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Transition stars?

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Dear Fellow Members,

I couple of days ago, I purchased a complete set of vintage Stars from a gentleman who stated that he bought them new in the early 70's. I have cymbals, hardware and a foot pedal. The drums are a pearl red. The bass is 20 inches. The lugs on the tenor tom are not opposite. The ones on the snare and floor tom are.The badges are round: Star, Finest Quality, made in Japan. The foot pedal reads: Imperial Star.The bass drum has a rail mount for a single tom and a cymbal mount on the right. I believe the drums are in the transition stage just before Star became Tama in 1974. I wish I could send pictures but, our computer will not allow it for some reason.

I just finished restoring my Supremes. I will now be starting again ( rubber for the bass drum spur? anyone have one?).

If anyone has any info, I would be truly grateful.

Thanks.

Brian

P.S. Even the heads are original! Each has a symbol of a star with the word, "Star" inside!

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 14 years ago
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Hi Brian,

Seems like your Star is indeed one of the latest period.

What's the prob with the pics? Their size must be either small or you have to transfer them to a separate account. PM me if you need someone to do it for you.

Ralf

Vintage STAR (= Pre-Tama) website: www.star-drums.de
Posted on 14 years ago
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Email the pix and I will post them. I am going to USPS in the morning to drop your goodies, BTW.

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Posted on 14 years ago
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Thanks, John!

It's going to take a while to restore this kit. By then, I'll have taken a crash course in computer usage. If not, my nephew will be able to help me to post pictures or send them to you.Once again, I am in your debt, sir!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 14 years ago
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