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Vintage Del Rey Drum Set on Craigslist

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This is not my kit but I know someone may be interested. Looks like a very nice kit on the Boston site:

https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/msg/5855453884.html

60's vintage Del Rey drum set, original red sparkle finish, stick saver hoops, original bass drum pedal fully refurbished to new condition. Sizes are 13, 16, 22 and matching 14 snare. Includes throne, 16" cymbal and stand, snare stand and pedal, brand new coated ambassador heads, with a coated power stroke 3 bass drum head. Excellent condition!

He is Asking $325

I tried to upload a picture but it is not working.

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 8 years ago
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It's got Kenwood written all over it. Used to be my general neck of the woods and I'd take it if it still was, but he's the King of MIJ in the region.

Posted on 8 years ago
#2
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Great looking kit!

Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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thanks for posting the pictures !

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 8 years ago
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I haven't seen a full complete Del Rey kit. I sent the seller a message asking if he could send me some close ups of the mounts & inside the shells. I can't gather from my one tom who made these, hopefully those details will give the maker away. Beautiful kit.

18 Kits & 40+ snares..
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums

- Jay
Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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The seller and I have come to terms and just trying to nail down the location for pick up

Jay I will post up the pics you are wondering about as soon as possible

Posted on 8 years ago
#6
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Awesome, I had a feeling you were gonna grab these. They'll be going to a great home that's for sure. And thank you greatly!

18 Kits & 40+ snares..
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums

- Jay
Posted on 8 years ago
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You are very welcome Jay.. and thanks

I can tell you that Del Ray drums normally have Gretsch style lugs and hardware

identical to those used on most Norma badged kits

Posted on 8 years ago
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Yes, that I knew from the one Del Rey tom I have. I'm anxious to get a close up of the floor tom leg brackets and the bass drum mounting plate. Those will hopefully be the giveaway as to maker. The Gretsch style is one of the few that I'm not sure about as far as Pearl,Star,Hoshino.

18 Kits & 40+ snares..
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums

- Jay
Posted on 8 years ago
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Jay I am right there with you on that

The kits are so few and far between with the Gretsch clones

But my best guess leans heavily toward Star

Most departures from the norm have been Star projects

They cloned Slingerland Sonor and even Ludwig to a smaller degree

So my guess is the Gretsch look-a-likes were theirs as well

Posted on 8 years ago
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