Pix of the Royal Star 10 lug snare

[fishwaltz]

Pictures of the late 60's Royal Star snare.

[cn679]

Looks fantastic! I really want to find a MIJ COS with this type of adjustable snare butt. How does it sound?

[jonnistix]

Looks great! I gotta say, I am liking the 10 even more than the 8 I have. Your snare is model 8256 Professional. It should be a real bear, soundwise. It's like I said, headwise though. This shell is typically ringy as it is COS and this can be controlled. That aside, it is an amazing drum.

[salty 1322]

Beautiful!!! I wish I had one of your lugs though. I also have a ten lugger Star (around 1972).With a little tuning, it is a crisp, snappy sounding drum!

[MIKEY777]

Beautiful!!! I wish I had one of your lugs though. I also have a ten lugger Star (around 1972).With a little tuning, it is a crisp, snappy sounding drum!
Brian,Do you get my email i have the Lug you need....Mikey

[salty 1322]

Hi, Mikey!
Sorry, Mikey. I didn't receive any email. I sure could use the lug though. Another gentleman may have one for me but, an extra would be great! Thanks very much!
I'll send an email in a minute with details.
Brian
bemburgh@cogeco.ca

[MIKEY777]

Hi, Mikey!
Sorry, Mikey. I didn't receive any email. I sure could use the lug though. Another gentleman may have one for me but, an extra would be great! Thanks very much!
I'll send an email in a minute with details.
Brian
bemburgh@cogeco.ca

P.M. sent,One complete lug with two T-rods[the thin metric ones]...Mikey

[MIKEY777]

Your P.M. box is full.....Mikey

[OsakaBop]

I am sure this drum absolutely sings! Lovely, lovely, lovely! Really my style all the way.Walking

[fishwaltz]

Sorry it took me so long to reply...

This snare has a definite 'crack' when you hit it. It is a bit ringy, especially with rim shots. But other than the expected ring, it's a killer snare. Besides, I like metal snares to ring. If I don't want ring, I use a wooden snare.

Tunes up very nicely. The micro adjustment on the snares is really nice as well. Honestly, I was amazed that this old MIJ kit sounds as good as it does. I'd gig with this anytime. When I was a kid, I had a Crown kit. It was nowhere near this nice. This kit, IMHO, is just far to cool... The snare makes it even more so.

Now, does it match the range of my Black Beauty or the Rogers Super Ten? No, it doesn't. But it sure isn't to far from the Rogers.

I've got the kit for sale. If this drum had come to me as an orphan, I'd keep it. I just couldn't bring myself to break up the kit, so it goes with it.

[jonnistix]

Sorry it took me so long to reply...

This snare has a definite 'crack' when you hit it. It is a bit ringy, especially with rim shots. But other than the expected ring, it's a killer snare. Besides, I like metal snares to ring. If I don't want ring, I use a wooden snare.

Tunes up very nicely. The micro adjustment on the snares is really nice as well. Honestly, I was amazed that this old MIJ kit sounds as good as it does. I'd gig with this anytime. When I was a kid, I had a Crown kit. It was nowhere near this nice. This kit, IMHO, is just far to cool... The snare makes it even more so.

Now, does it match the range of my Black Beauty or the Rogers Super Ten? No, it doesn't. But it sure isn't to far from the Rogers.

I've got the kit for sale. If this drum had come to me as an orphan, I'd keep it. I just couldn't bring myself to break up the kit, so it goes with it.
I really hope you get close to your price. On the one hand, I want to see these gain prominence and go up in value. On the other, if they begin to appreciate too much, I will be out of the game. This economy has killed me financially. I don't see recovery anytime soon, on my part either.
Do you mind if I ask what you are asking?
There is one way to control the ring, and I think I have already told you about it, the Remo Fyberskin 3FA. It gives the absolute best ring control for this drum. Does not kill it, just gives great control.

[salty 1322]

Sorry, Mikey. I emptied some messages. it should be fine now.It might be better to use my email though. Thanks.
Brian

[fishwaltz]

I really hope you get close to your price. On the one hand, I want to see these gain prominence and go up in value. On the other, if they begin to appreciate too much, I will be out of the game. This economy has killed me financially. I don't see recovery anytime soon, on my part either.
Do you mind if I ask what you are asking?
There is one way to control the ring, and I think I have already told you about it, the Remo Fyberskin 3FA. It gives the absolute best ring control for this drum. Does not kill it, just gives great control.

No, I don't mind at all, buddy... First, please realize that it's in a local drum store, Bentley's. Dana (Bentley) has it at a negotiable $499.00. We agree it's high, but what the heck! :)

And yes, The Fyberskin is a damn good head. But, I'm selling this kit. Mr. Newowner can change 'em out if he wants! Mind Blowi

[jonnistix]

No, I don't mind at all, buddy... First, please realize that it's in a local drum store, Bentley's. Dana (Bentley) has it at a negotiable $499.00. We agree it's high, but what the heck! :)

And yes, The Fyberskin is a damn good head. But, I'm selling this kit. Mr. Newowner can change 'em out if he wants! Mind Blowi
Good deal. Being in his shop, that would nake all the difference as plenty of collectors frequent it, I'm sure. You may well be able to get it there. I will watch with anticipation.