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From grantro

Very nice Champions and in great sizes too, Multijd!!Cheers

Thanks! I used them on two gigs today and they were wonderful. Going to use them again tomorrow.

Posted on 5 years ago
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From schmegeggie

Scored a set of Swingers today. OK sound for such an inexpensive kit. Complete with hardware, key, snare drum and Avanti cymbals. Told they are about 1971, some ink stamps inside several are “208”. Any input?

That date stamp is Aug. 1972.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

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Posted on 5 years ago
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From OddBall

That date stamp is Aug. 1972.

Thanks, I plan to clean them up and put a couple new heads on them. Thin shells, they should sound good! Just need one lug for the snare drum.

Drum Kits
1965 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Blue
1966 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Black
1969 Ludwig BB Blue Oyster Keystone Clubdate
1971 Ludwig BB Black Oyster
Early 60's Camco Oaklawns Champagne Sparkle
Posted on 5 years ago
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From schmegeggie

Thanks, I plan to clean them up and put a couple new heads on them. Thin shells, they should sound good! Just need one lug for the snare drum.

Is it Plastic ? (Good luck)

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 5 years ago
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From OddBall

Is it Plastic ? (Good luck)

Yes, all the lugs are plastic. I’ve found a replacement lug for the snare drum from a Sonor guy overseas.

Drum Kits
1965 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Blue
1966 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Black
1969 Ludwig BB Blue Oyster Keystone Clubdate
1971 Ludwig BB Black Oyster
Early 60's Camco Oaklawns Champagne Sparkle
Posted on 5 years ago
#65
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My 1969-71 20/13/13/16 teardrop in blue onyx (other 13" rack tom not pictured)

and

My 1967 18/12/14/16 teardrop in turquoise sparkle. This was probably a made to order set because of the odd configuration, but the crazy spread works well for what I do.

Posted on 5 years ago
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From Jay_M

My 1969-71 20/13/13/16 teardrop in blue onyx (other 13" rack tom not pictured)and My 1967 18/12/14/16 teardrop in turquoise sparkle. This was probably a made to order set because of the odd configuration, but the crazy spread works well for what I do.

Are you one of the few who still has the round cap for that snare throw ?

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 5 years ago
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From OddBall

Are you one of the few who still has the round cap for that snare throw ?

I've had a D-424 and this D-471 and neither has a cap. I've seen repros on the market, or rather snares with repros, but I don't think I've ever seen an old Sonor with the cap still on the throw in person.

Posted on 5 years ago
#68
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Here's a 1950's "transition" kit I made from 50's shells and early sixties hardware. The veneer I applied myself (quite a PITA due to it being raw and not paper-backed). There's a thread I posted about it on DFO:https://www.drumforum.org/threads/sonor-late-50s-kit-restoration.125623/

[IMG]https://www.drumforum.org/attachments/58-td-2-jpg.269256/[/IMG]

[IMG]https://www.drumforum.org/attachments/58-td-4-jpg.269258/[/IMG]

Posted on 5 years ago
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Interesting kit. How many plies is it now ? 4 ?

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 5 years ago
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