Everything Vintage

[bonzonerd]

I PM'd Hook to see if he could add a Vintage section to the forum, but I have yet to recieve a response so for now all we have is this thread.

Post Everything Vintage, be it pics of your/someone elses gear, good ebay deals (links), questions about refinishing and restoration and anything else you can think of!!

[exordium]

Good idea. That should be helpful to a few people here.

[bonzonerd]

Good idea. That should be helpful to a few people here.
That's what I'm hoping.

I'm also hoping that we get a few people to frequent this thread.

[ACD]

vintage yay!

[Funk Yard]

Her you go....

My 1960's Gretsch Gold Satin Flame

[Funk Yard]

And my 1941 Slingerland Rolling Bomber....

[bonzonerd]

Nice. Finally some action.

I might post my Ludwigs later on.

[Mr. B.]

I've shown them before but since your asking here's my old Pearl Presidents...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/MrBea/DSCF0086.jpg

-Mr. B.

[adollarwodbnice]

1957 WFL Ludwig Red Glass Glitter.

-Robb

[adollarwodbnice]

Sonor Signature Series Bubinga snare 14x7 1/2.

-Robb

[bonzonerd]

Nice to see that we are finally getting some action in here.

[drumsforlife15]

Here's my Pearl-made CB700. I think its from the late 60s sometime, I came to this conclusion by looking for the original tom mounts and the shell mounted hardware (lugs, rims....) in old Pearl catalogs.

[dogma ag]

last year i was going through the music room because im the drum guy theres people better but i know where everything goes and how to put together a kit and all that and for some reasons others dont......so i was going through the cupboards gettin peices from each kit and replacing it(4 kits) and i opened the cupboard i found a mother load of vintage from the 40 and 50s and 30s and it was amazing like an old yamaha i couldnt tell anything else because they where in peices and an old pacific and an old gretch and i found a sabian medium ride which had one crack in it and my teacher just said oh! i was looking for that and he told me he got it as a teen and he brought it here and lost it he said it was from the 50's as well i so wanted to keep it but he said nope

[icurays1]

here's a link for a cool shop in seattle - they've got some pretty rad vintage gear. They had some cone-shell drums a while back, don't know if they still have 'em. they always have at least 10-15 old slingerland or ludwig kids, even some leedy...they've got a few super duper old bass drums too, with like the calf skin heads and whatnot.

www.tradingmusician.com

[bonzonerd]

here's a link for a cool shop in seattle - they've got some pretty rad vintage gear. They had some cone-shell drums a while back, don't know if they still have 'em. they always have at least 10-15 old slingerland or ludwig kids, even some leedy...they've got a few super duper old bass drums too, with like the calf skin heads and whatnot.

www.tradingmusician.com
I wish my shop got more vintage gear. They often have Acrolites and Supraphonics, but rarely any full kits.

[SharkSandwich]

Everybody has seen this but it is vintage. 1965 Sling

[bonzonerd]

Everybody has seen this but it is vintage. 1965 Sling
She's purrty.

[Spaceman Spiff]

i found a sabian medium ride which had one crack in it and my teacher just said oh! i was looking for that and he told me he got it as a teen and he brought it here and lost it he said it was from the 50's as well i so wanted to keep it but he said nope

Sabian from the 50's? He's lying (or more likely: ill informed).

Vintage Pacific? Not possible.

Yamaha from the 30's 40's or 50's is unlikely too.

[bonzonerd]

I'm talkin Ludwig, Gretsch, Slingerland, Rogers. Companys like those.

[HyperKid]

anyone in this forum has any Old K rides?

[duhhh]

Here are my Roger Fullertons and my '68 Acrolite.

[Kenny]

dood...you are no doubt one of the luckiest guys out there!!!! i would love to have your job :eek:

[mutt_78]

bump. this thread ROCKS

[mutt_78]

by the way, yamaha has been making drums since 1967(c.o. the yamaha website)

[CARL PETERSON]

My ULTRA ULTRA RARE (find one of these kids)- ORANGE TIGER FIBER-WOOD KIT..(before restoration) More pics to come..I'll go home and shoot some shots..

[Coach McGuirk]

anyone in this forum has any Old K rides?

I do: 22" Old (Turkish) K.

[Danuk]

What aged kits are considered 'vintage?'

2 of my friends have Pearl Maxwins, they look pretty old, maybe late 60s/early 70's. Anyone have any info on these kits? The mounts/lugs are very similar to the CB700 kit shown nearer the start of this thread.

[CARL PETERSON]

Vintage usually refers to 20-25 + years old..Maxwins were made by us in the early 80's..Like a student version of an Export set. Normal sizes without the higher price tag, and the hardware was thinner..Great beginner or 2nd set to own.. ;)

[Danuk]

Thanks bro :D One of the kits has 2 sets of concert toms, unsure on the sizes but possibly a 8+10 and a 14+16. The insides have this green kinda rough surface. Any idea what this is?

[drumpete]

This is my old SonorLite Birch Kit. Shells were cut down to 22x14, 12x07 and 16x14 and refinished in Turquoise Qyster. Looks and sounds unbelievable. The work was done by Gerd Stegner (www.stdrums.de) I will soon get a Set of Paiste Giant Beat Cymbals to complete my new/old Vintage Set.

[CARL PETERSON]

Very Nice !!

Danuk, Does it look like spatter paint??

[bonzonerd]

Drumpete, that kit looks beautiful.

I am trying to get in touch with Ned from www.vintagedrum.com to find out about my kit. I am wondering if it is worth the money to re-wrap, re-cut the edges and buy a few missing parts or not. I am also trying to find out the exact year of it, as it has no date stamps.

Nice to see this thread is picking up steam. It's even a sticky!

[duhhh]

Love that turquoise oyster :)

[Danuk]

Very Nice !!

Danuk, Does it look like spatter paint??

Yeah!

[CARL PETERSON]

They did that cause the wood they used on the shells didn't match color wise back in the day..Later on , Tama did it with the Imperialstar series (circa 1976,77),and later Ludwig picked up on the idea with the Rockers...Rogers did it too..(Grey inside)..Its a quick cosmetic fix..! Other companies picked up on the idea..Pretty smart actually .. :p

[bonzonerd]

They did that cause the wood they used on the shells didn't match color wise back in the day..Later on , Tama did it with the Imperialstar series (circa 1976,77),and later Ludwig picked up on the idea with the Rockers...Its a quick cosmetic fix..! Other companies picked up on the idea..Pretty smart actually .. :p
Interesting.

[bonzonerd]

Carl, what do you know about other companies as far as vintage gear? Would you be able to tell me anything about a Gretsch snare of mine?

[CARL PETERSON]

POST a picture please..

[Danuk]

They did that cause the wood they used on the shells didn't match color wise back in the day..Later on , Tama did it with the Imperialstar series (circa 1976,77),and later Ludwig picked up on the idea with the Rockers...Rogers did it too..(Grey inside)..Its a quick cosmetic fix..! Other companies picked up on the idea..Pretty smart actually .. :p

Thanks man,
*adds to reputation* :p

[CARL PETERSON]

Wheres the PIC? Post it bro..

[bonzonerd]

Here is a link to a thread with pics. It didn't get any replies so I still have almost no information.

http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showthread.php?t=105574

[CARL PETERSON]

circa 1979-80

[bonzonerd]

circa 1979-80
Anything else?

What does circa mean?

[CARL PETERSON]

It means that time frame..Stick a magnet on it..if it sticks its not chrome over brass..its just metal..Worth around $125.00 US if metal...$200 US if COB (chrome over brass)...

[bonzonerd]

It means that time frame..Stick a magnet on it..if it sticks its not chrome over brass..its just metal..Worth around $125.00 US if metal...$200 US if COB (chrome over brass)...
Well the magnet didn't stick, so it's a COB.

I picked it up for $100 CAD, so I guess that is about 75-85 US. I got a pretty good deal.

[CARL PETERSON]

Good deal.. :p

[bonzonerd]

Heh. I'm still trying to figure out how this thread got moved to the Masterworks Section.

[bonzonerd]

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Preowned-Ludwig-Classic-5pc-Maple-Drumset-in-Plum_W0QQitemZ7354182980QQcategoryZ64440QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

[bonzonerd]

60's Super Classics. Not original though.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Ludwig-3-Piece-Custom-Kit_W0QQitemZ7353971557QQcategoryZ64440QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

[phips]

Great thred bonzonerd. Thought I'd post this for ya. It's one of the kits John Bonham used. Supposable a collector here in the states owns it. :eek:

[CARL PETERSON]

If he's in N.C. I know him..The serial # on the kit (each badge), instead of numbers says "Mr Bonham" Pretty cool..He paid like 60 grand for it..Hmmmm.I could buy allot of vintage Pearl snares for that..That looks like his house in the picture..

[AL PERCIVAL]

Heh. I'm still trying to figure out how this thread got moved to the Masterworks Section.

So Carl can own and view it. :D He's not only a Vintage guru, but since he primarily answers Masterworks questions (He's the king of Masterworks) It fits better in the Masterworks section. Smart huh?

Great thread BTW!, maybe one day we can add a Vintage section. Vintage drums are amazing.

[CARL PETERSON]

It was suppose to stay in both MW and General discussions.....

[Mr. B.]

It was suppose to stay in both MW and General discussions.....



Hello again Carl,

I’ve had a question ever since both you and Gene appraised the vintage of my old Pearl Presidents back in February...?

You both knew right away it was a ‘67 or ‘68, so just what is it that makes the original 1966 President unique from any other year?





And.... How about a actual vintage section?

Thanks,
-Mr. B.

[CARL PETERSON]

I looked and didnt see in the catalog any major difference cosmetically..


I'll ask Hook to see if we can set up a vintage section!

[Mr. B.]

I looked and didnt see in the catalog any major difference cosmetically..


Do you or Pearl have a ‘66 catalog in your archives? I’ve also never seen any from 1970, 71 or 72. Sometime in that timeframe there was a change in lug design.


I'll ask Hook to see if we can set up a vintage section!

COOL!!!

[CARL PETERSON]

In 1973 they changed the President lug to the C052 square looking lug.

I saw a pic of a 66 kit,but no catalog..sorry

[bonzonerd]

I'll ask Hook to see if we can set up a vintage section!
I PM'd him a few days ago, but have yet to get a reply.

[bonzonerd]

Great thread BTW!, maybe one day we can add a Vintage section. Vintage drums are amazing.
Thanks!

Yeah, I really want a Vintage Section. I love vintage drums so much that I am actually getting a second job just to be able to buy more.

[Mr. B.]

In 1973 they changed the President lug to the C052 square looking lug.

I saw a pic of a 66 kit,but no catalog..sorry


Thanks Carl,

You da man!!!

-Mr. B.

[slybond]

Great thred bonzonerd. Thought I'd post this for ya. It's one of the kits John Bonham used. Supposable a collector here in the states owns it. :eek:
*drools*

[bonzonerd]

*drools*
I would rather have his Green Sparkle kit.

[slybond]

I would rather have his Green Sparkle kit.
you cant be very picky when it comes to bonhams actually owned sets ;)

but if we were, i would take the natural finish classic maple

[bonzonerd]

you cant be very picky when it comes to bonhams actually owned sets ;)
Haha, true.

[bonzonerd]

slybond, check this one out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Huge-Vintage-74-Classic-Drum-Set-Ludwig-9-PC-Chair_W0QQitemZ7354581444QQcategoryZ64440QQtcZphot oQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[hotrodder]

Cool thread, just posted my vinatge pearls over in the show ya kits thread...

http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showthread.php?t=105963

[hotrodder]

This is my old SonorLite Birch Kit. Shells were cut down to 22x14, 12x07 and 16x14 and refinished in Turquoise Qyster. Looks and sounds unbelievable. The work was done by Gerd Stegner (www.stdrums.de) I will soon get a Set of Paiste Giant Beat Cymbals to complete my new/old Vintage Set.

Gotta love that wrap mate :)

[phips]

If he's in N.C. I know him..The serial # on the kit (each badge), instead of numbers says "Mr Bonham" Pretty cool..He paid like 60 grand for it..Hmmmm.I could buy allot of vintage Pearl snares for that..That looks like his house in the picture..



Carl you ARE THE MAN :cool:

[bonzonerd]

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[slybond]

slybond, check this one out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Huge-Vintage-74-Classic-Drum-Set-Ludwig-9-PC-Chair_W0QQitemZ7354581444QQcategoryZ64440QQtcZphot oQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
whoa thats sweet but i bet its going to go up around $1000, which is way outta my range right now. thanks though!

[bonzonerd]

whoa thats sweet but i bet its going to go up around $1000, which is way outta my range right now. thanks though!
Word.

There's a Natural tom listed right now too. When I last viewed it, it was at 125. Could have gone up though.

I would still consider buying the drums individually.

[bonzonerd]

slybond, check this one out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/70s-Custom-Order-Slingerland-5-Piece-Kit-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ7354167996QQcategoryZ64442QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
Not a Ludwig, but your sizes and finish.

[slybond]

Word.

There's a Natural tom listed right now too. When I last viewed it, it was at 125. Could have gone up though.

I would still consider buying the drums individually.
i dont know, i dont like the idea of buying them individually becuase who knows the chances of finding the exact matching tom. especially a matching 26x14.. damn near impossible

[slybond]

slybond, check this one out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/70s-Custom-Order-Slingerland-5-Piece-Kit-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ7354167996QQcategoryZ64442QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
Not a Ludwig, but your sizes and finish.
whoa that things gorgious, but right now its out of my price range. i would definatly go for it if i had the money..

[bonzonerd]

i dont know, i dont like the idea of buying them individually becuase who knows the chances of finding the exact matching tom. especially a matching 26x14.. damn near impossible
True, but if you don't you can always just re-list the drums you bought.

[bonzonerd]

whoa that things gorgious, but right now its out of my price range. i would definatly go for it if i had the money..
Yeah, so would I.

How is that ride of yours doing? Any bids?

[bonzonerd]

http://cgi.ebay.com/SLINGERLAND-vintage-70-s-CHROME-Drum-Kit-Set-MAPLE_W0QQitemZ7354529276QQcategoryZ64442QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

[slybond]

Yeah, so would I.

How is that ride of yours doing? Any bids?
actually we just sold it a earlier today, guy did Buy Now for $300. we made a good profit off it

[slybond]

http://cgi.ebay.com/SLINGERLAND-vintage-70-s-CHROME-Drum-Kit-Set-MAPLE_W0QQitemZ7354529276QQcategoryZ64442QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem
whoa, i wish it had more time. i wont have eough money by the time it ends, that and good luck finding a matching 18" floor tom for it..

[bonzonerd]

whoa, i wish it had more time. i wont have eough money by the time it ends, that and good luck finding a matching 18" floor tom for it..
Yeah, 18" toms are hard to find. Bob was lucky that his kit had an 18 because 16's are much more common.

[slybond]

Yeah, 18" toms are hard to find. Bob was lucky that his kit had an 18 because 16's are much more common.
true, but he also rewrapped his to have the same finish

[bonzonerd]

true, but he also rewrapped his to have the same finish
Yeah I know.

But even so, 18" FT's are much harder to find then a 16.

[Sage]

Well, I picked her up today!! I only paid $50.00!!! for this vintage Pearl snare. It has a remo weatherking blackdot cs batter head and a 'camco' (original?) reso head. It sounds excellent! I didn't even have to tune it!! I didn't measure it yet but it seems rather standard. I am going to rearrange my set and set it up with it and see how it all goes. I don't know what the finish is called (oyster/pearl?) the color is tan-like. Well, here she is, enjoy, comments are welcome!

[Sage]

ok, I'm thinking it is not oyster finish as that seems to be more of a rotating pattern, this one looks like diamonds or various size squares? Don't know what that would make it? Anyone know? The pics show the finish pretty well.

[CARL PETERSON]

Its (Yellowed) White Marine Pearl--Circa 1964..

[Sage]

^ really? what an odd name for that color... sounds like it is aged (the color) it is a little darker than the pics I would say brown/tan in color. Thanks Carl!

[Sage]

so "pearl" in this instance refers to the finish pattern?

[CARL PETERSON]

Its called White Marine...Yours is just 44 years old so its yellowed..This is very typical..

[CARL PETERSON]

If you look at the 4th drum on the bottm left row,you can see how my same drum is the same color.That too is a 64' model.The one to its left is a super rare pink oyster.. ;)

[Sage]

Doesn't sound right Carl.. it is a consistant tanish color... doesn't look aged

[Sage]

is there a way I can check?

[hotrodder]

Carl is on the money Sage, as the yellowing is an effect of age its even and consistant, my oyster pearls were originally white also but are now a creamy yellow all over.

[Sage]

wow, that in itself is amazing!! Like near the lugs and such, there is no difference in color.. wierd

[bonzonerd]

Yeah that's exactly what I thought it was. That's what I posted it as in your thread. A yellowed white marine pearl.

[Sage]

yup.. but, I still find it hard to believe... it just seems so much darker and consistantly darker.. I don't see any shades of it lighter anywhere

[CARL PETERSON]

Take one of the lugs off all together..The color should be brighter under the lug..Mine looks lighter cause of the lighting..Its pretty yellowed..Its consistant though..

[Sage]

yea, that's what I am thinking I will do.. thanks a bunch Carl!

[CARL PETERSON]

Thats why they pay me the big bucks kiddo.. 00**

[Sage]

haha, ok.. ole man, you have like.... 6 years on me ;) .. I like being called kiddo.. .been a while! :p

[CARL PETERSON]

Youre in your 30's then..that makes you a kid to me :p

[Sage]

:-) w00t, for 1 more year!

[Mr. B.]

Isn’t that the way it goes...

The dark colors fade and the light colors darken with age.

In 300 years they will probably all be a neutral beige color! ;)

-Mr. B.

[Sage]

Mr. B.. the brown in my wrap is not much darker than the brown in your logo... By the way, very cool kit you have!! What is the year on that baby?

[DeadSkinMask]

Carl, i want your snare rack and those snares :eek: I need them..muwhaha :) great colleciton man..do you have a list of what each snare is?

[CARL PETERSON]

My 68 blue sparkle kit came in today from Oregon..! The Silver sparkle 67 kit from California is in route as we speak..Pics to follow when I get them home and set up. :eek:

[DeadSkinMask]

sweet man...i'd like to get my hands on a few older jazz kits..they're just so expensive..i have found a few ludwig snares on ebay i was eyeing out..around the 350-400 price range...nothing beats an old ludwig wood snare..so amazing sounding.

[CARL PETERSON]

I have a list somewhere,but it keeps changing every week so I gave up on it..I pretty much know what I have stored in my brain.. :o

[CARL PETERSON]

Hey..everything has a price ya know...hehehehe..I'd let all 100 go for $10,000.00... :cool: Im not selling cause its not allowed here..!!! :D Gotta follow the rules..IM A MODERATOR ! HA

[DeadSkinMask]

I have a list somewhere,but it keeps changing every week so I gave up on it..I pretty much know what I have stored in my brain.. :o

i know what you mean..i have 28 snares now, and i had to make an excel sheet to remember all of them and what their specs were :o :D

[DeadSkinMask]

Hey..everything has a price ya know...hehehehe..I'd let all 100 go for $10,000.00... :cool: Im not selling cause its not allowed here..!!! :D

if i was filthy rich, i would give you 10 grand for them, and then buy the entire snare vault! :D

[CARL PETERSON]

I used to have a ton of Slingerland,Gretsch and Ludwig gear..I let it all go,cause I really like the old Pearl stuff..Reminds me of when I was a kid....Well..Im still a kid, just in a man's body.. :o

[CARL PETERSON]

Hey FUNK YARD,,

Thats a nice kit man..I had one of those and re-did it in Yellow Nitron with maple hoops..Those things sounded great..

[DeadSkinMask]

a little pricey gretsch, but nice.
http://cgi.ebay.com/70s-GRETSCH-EMERALD-GREEN-SNARE-DRUM_W0QQitemZ7353865371QQcategoryZ38095QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem

nice ludwig
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ludwig-Black-Oyster-Jazz-Festival-Snare-Drum-Ringo_W0QQitemZ7353590798QQcategoryZ64434QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

another ludwig
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-1960s-Ludwig-6-5x14-Supraphonic-Snare-Drum_W0QQitemZ7354486416QQcategoryZ64440QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem

ludwig WFL :eek:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ludwig-WFL-1957-Downbeat-piccolo-snare-blue-sparkle_W0QQitemZ7354574098QQcategoryZ38095QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem

i love this ludwig
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1960s-Ludwig-Green-Sparkle-8-Lug-Snare-Drum_W0QQitemZ7354212205QQcategoryZ64440QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem

1949 ludwig
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-RARE-Ludwig-Ludwig-Snare-Drum-1949-WM-Pearl_W0QQitemZ7354514734QQcategoryZ64434QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

[DeadSkinMask]

here are a few pics that i gathered of older snares..:)

[Mr. B.]

Mr. B.. the brown in my wrap is not much darker than the brown in your logo... By the way, very cool kit you have!! What is the year on that baby?


Thanks, it's '67ish. You and some others recently Photoshopped what it might look like in a couple of wrap options, I’ve decided to go with the Red Glass.

The brown tone in my avatar is really just subdued lighting on a white reso.


I used to have a ton of Slingerland,Gretsch and Ludwig gear..I let it all go,cause I really like the old Pearl stuff..Reminds me of when I was a kid....Well..Im still a kid, just in a man's body.. :o


And by the way Sage, by Carl’s definition I guess I too get to call you Kiddo... But then again by that standard I also get to call Carl Kiddo!


-Mr. B.

[CARL PETERSON]

I was informed that my Silver Sparkle kit is here TODAY too !! WOO HOO.. I set them up..They are really clean...Christmas in October..!

[DeadSkinMask]

Carl, by god man post pics!! ;)

[CARL PETERSON]

Drum Rollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Please.....

[CARL PETERSON]

Silver kit straight from the box...

[DeadSkinMask]

:eek:WOW carl, nice kit my friend..its in great shape too..wrap looks great..i love the snare!

[CARL PETERSON]

Thanks..Yeah..its VERY clean, and BTW the snare is the rare 10 lug dual strainer model...All the seams are factory tight..All the hoops (sticksaver), are on all the drums..Im happy with this purchase ! ;) All she needs is to be buffed and shined,orig script badges and pigtail logo head and shes ready !

[Mr. B.]

Yep, nice one Carl!

Here's another, Bonham sized on the Bay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pearl-Fiberglass-Drum-Shells-John-Bonham-Style_W0QQitemZ7355503228QQcategoryZ64441QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

-Mr. B.

[bonzonerd]

nice kit.

dsm,that Oyster Black Pearl jazz fest is a wicked deal at 525 BIN. I saw one go for over 2 k a few days ago.

[DeadSkinMask]

nice kit.

dsm,that Oyster Black Pearl jazz fest is a wicked deal at 525 BIN. I saw one go for over 2 k a few days ago.

yeah, i was thinking that too..well i got 1800 bucks right now, so i dont know what im going to buy..:)

[Ulven]

This is one of my "somewhat vintage snares"...

Belived to be an:
Pearl 1969 #2314 Standard in White Pearl finish...

Bad picture.... I know, phone cam...

[bonzonerd]

Nice snare.

When Carl gets back, he will be able to give you a lot more information on it. He is out of the office untill the 11th I believe.

[Ulven]

Thanks... I'll ask him when he gets back...

[Nerdlinger]

Bonzo. You dont need to keep bumping the thread. It's a sticky. It WILL NOT drop down.

[bonzonerd]

Bonzo. You dont need to keep bumping the thread. It's a sticky. It WILL NOT drop down.
Haha, that never even occured to me. I guess I just keep bumping it so when people click 'new posts' it shows up. I know I rarely look in the Masterworks section.

That being said, I am probably buying some Slingerlands for cheap. If all goes well, I will be putting them on ebay so I can buy Ludwig shells to refinish.

I want a kit in Green, Red or Gold sparkle. I want Green to make a Bonham kit, but Green is so common. I want Red because it looks so nice but my Tama's are Red Sparkle Fade. I will probably get Green, but gold still has a chance.

[Ulven]

Green Sparkle is an awsome finish.... have you checked out my "somewhat reduced Bonham set" on the last page of the masterworks picture selection? Pearl really makes awsome sparkle finishes.... I belive they use somewhat smaller glitter than other OEM's in the trade...

[Ulven]

When my band and I went on our 2005 Recording tour this was our view!
Pretty vintage....

[bonzonerd]

slybond...this is exactly what you want.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ludwig-Classic-Maple-5-Piece-Drum-Set_W0QQitemZ7355371393QQcategoryZ64440QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

[Gaurgle]

nice drums! gonna post my Ludwigs soon :) 67's!

[bonzonerd]

Nice, post em!

[Luncheon Meat]

These sites might be of interest here:

http://asbadrums.com/
http://www.camcodrummer.com/
http://www.classicdrums.com/
http://www.ludwigdrummer.com/
http://www.rebeats.com/
http://vintprem.moonfruit.com/
http://www.trixondrums.de/
http://www.vintagedrum.com/
http://www.vintageolympic.co.uk/
http://www.vintagesnaredrums.com/

Many of them focus on European drums but these can often be just as "good" drums as your average sought-after Rogers or Ludwig but without the frightening price tag!

[Luncheon Meat]

...and if your interest does take you to European (especially UK) brands, then this is well worth the outlay!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0879304766/qid=1128977994/sr=8-4/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i4_xgl/026-6712515-3453224

[emprica]

I might getting an mid 60's Pearl President (i think) in a red strata colour for about $100

Its a 5 piece with cymbals, im going to check it out some time this week

[Gaurgle]

here they are, bad pic though :/

[bonzonerd]

Nice

[DunedinDrummer]

I've got to say... there are some nice kits in the hand's of fellow posters.

I myself am on a search to find the model and year of my kit...

It's a Pearl kit(circa late 70's-early 80's), 8-piece, gold(maybe pastel yellowish), all fiberglass... the tom's are all headless on the bottom and all came with reflective/chrome heads on them.

I tryed calling Pearl to look up the serial number, but the guy says at first 'we don't put serial numbers on our drums'. So I said 'well, mine has one...' and he returned with 'we don't keep track of the serial numbers'. This seems ludicris, so I have come to this thread in hopes that someone can shed some light on the situation.

Thanks alot for any help.

[bonzonerd]

Carl can probably help you out. PM him.

[CARL PETERSON]

Like I said in the PM..zap a pic of them to my email or on here would be cool too..Thanks

[Just_Dan]

wow this was a brilliant thread bonzo. man there are some really nice kits on here.

[hotrodder]

wow this was a brilliant thread bonzo. man there are some really nice kits on here.


yeah what he said :)

[tallica_head]

hey kool section:D

Well here is my vintage premier kit!]

Specs on request!

[emprica]

^ I LOVE that kit!!!

[tallica_head]

^ I LOVE that kit!!!

thanks man (im trying to sell it :p )

[ian40uk]

my 75/76 Dynasonic

[rushfan]

That Dynasonic is a beast how does she sound?????? :eek:

[ian40uk]

That Dynasonic is a beast how does she sound?????? :eek:

however you want her to sound, tight, loose, low, high.... a gorgeous drum that never fails to deliver. at the mo its sounding very 'rock' orientated, deep with lots of body with the damper against the batter, i can crank the head and turn off the damper and go to a lovely high crack with brassy overtones, great drum that does'nt choke ever.
the dyna and the luddy 400 should be on every drummers list, the 2 finest snares ever i thinks ! ( even tho my fave is the Premier COB hi-fi )

IAN

edit :- lets see more vintage drums everyone :cool: