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ZIM-GAR 20" 12" 14" w/ matching snare
Just F.Y.I., this is a Star made set. It seems that Zim-Gar was one of the names that was made by Pearl, then Star, then Pearl again at a later date....
14 years agoWerco snare
Yup, this badge would be on a Star made drum. http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/snare_japanese/badges/werco_large.jpg However, I did check the...
14 years agoSo I got these today. What do I need to know? (mij and premier stuff)
Man, nice score! That's quite a project, but if you see it through, you are going to have a beautiful set! If it were me, I'd focus on the Lido Supr...
14 years agoWerco snare
I'm pretty sure that the Werco name was a Star stencil (the company that later became Tama.) A pic of the badge would tell us for sure. Is it a blac...
14 years agoGracy late 60s interesting strainer
Hmmm... Thanks for posting this O-Bop. I have a question, though. How sure are you about the late 60s/early 70s dating? Seems like that strainer i...
14 years agoCrest Deluxe BDP 4 piece - early MIJ
The sponge on the tom, well... The previous owner, who was a working drummer, had a true DIY spirit. The sponge is used as a muffler. I think he pl...
14 years agoCrest Deluxe BDP 4 piece - early MIJ
Well, I'm glad we are starting this conversation again. Seems we never really get to the bottom of it, but I think we may slowly be getting closer....
14 years agoCrest Deluxe BDP 4 piece - early MIJ
Some pics of the snare:
14 years agoCrest Deluxe BDP 4 piece - early MIJ
Here is one of the earliest complete MIJ sets that I have seen. Black diamond pearl 13/16/22 and matching 14" snare. Gretsch copy lugs and what look...
14 years agoSonor snare - blue satin flame
Here is some of the original hardware that accompanied the snare. Bass drum pedal and hi-hat stand.
14 years agoAnother name to add to M.I.J. 60s drums
The picture is pretty small. I wonder if it's an early Pearl or a Hoshino? That badge/sticker looks like a lot of the badges on Hoshinos (Baxter, Bo...
14 years agoWell, I hate it, but here it is 22-13-16 WMP
John, I'm very sorry to hear you're selling this set. I know how much time, effort, and expertise went into the restoration of those drums. It's a b...
14 years agoSonor snare - blue satin flame
Thank you all for the info. I will have to check out the Sonor website and see what I can find, thanks for the tip!
14 years agoThis should probably be on a Radio King FT
Whoa! You think it could date as far back as the 1930's??? Well, if so, this is in amazing shape for being 70-80 years old! That's crazy! Thanks ve...
14 years agoSonor snare - blue satin flame
I'd love for some Sonor experts to chime in on this one. The wrap looks like blue satin flame. It has the tear drop style lugs and adjustable butt e...
14 years ago