I think it was wise not to purchase.

Unless all of the drums are turned the wrong way, they should have badges.

So, to me it looks like a newer wrap.

The snare has reinforcing rings, but no badge hole that I can see.

It is an odd ball in my opinion and unless you handle them and take a closer look, just specualtion.

Nice pass!

David

You know David, I never even noticed that about the badges. I looked at the other pictures that I had and there are no badges showing in any of the shots. Dumb luck on my part.

I really thought I had passed up a nice set because it seemed to me that the 18" basses and 14" floor toms are sort of hard to find period, let alone getting a matched set with each. But now I don't feel so bad.

That wasn't a vintage set. Looks like a modern and / or recovered set. It's actually a very nice set...great color, good sizes...but it's not old Slingerland.

Rich, Thanks for checking this out, I feel alot better based upon your's & David's comments that I did not buy this set. Even though it is a nice kit - I thought it looked nice too.

It goes to show how easy it is for a novice to make a mistake - and, I suppose even alot of seasoned owners do too!

Thanks