Hi Guys

Glad I came across this thread as I found and bought a Star kit a couple of weeks ago in Portsmouth, England. It's a 20"kick, 12" rack tom, 14" floor plus 14x5 wood snare. finish is WMP. All drums still have their original Star heads !! I think it is about a 1967 but hard to be sure as they seemed to mix and match badges fittings etc. It has the Star "finest quality made in Japan badge". Mine has the chunky bass drum mounted cymbal holder and staggered lugs.

I've so far taken all hardware off the shells and cleaned the chrome.The bass drum claws will be re-chromed. The shells are painted grey inside- very poorly i must say- so I intend to give this another coat. I've ordered all new lug mounting screws and washers to replace the rusted ones (104 of them).

Looking forward to playing them, not with the original heads on as I don't want to spoil these.

I will update you with my progress shortly.