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MIJ stencil drums: Star vs Pearl vs ?
For the past several months I've been seeking out and restoring MIJ drums. At this point I'd like to start a discussion about the 2-3 main types of M...
15 years agoI am not sure what kind of drums these are
Is this your set or are you just a fan? Anyway, my money is on an early MIJ stencil set. Would love to get a close up pic of the badges if the owner...
15 years agoAnother Star Set??
Looks like a cool fixer-upper, but beware, the bearing edges could be jacked up from the missing hoops/rims. But with its cool wrap, it would be awes...
15 years agoMIJ stencil v.2 - Gold Sparkle
Thanks for your comments. AZBill, aren't the Evans hydroulics like Remo pinstripes? I have heard pinstripes on these types of drums and wasn't very...
15 years agoMIJ stencil v.2 - Gold Sparkle
Ok, before and after shots of a very neglected and abused gold sparkle set, 13/16/20. No badges, but I'm pretty sure it's of the Pearl variety, judgi...
15 years agoSweet Orange Sparkle MIJ Kit
Thank you so much for posting the pics, GTSXmas! Even though I couldn't take the set off your hands I was so glad to see it in person! This is easil...
15 years agoMontgomery Ward, Sears, Spiegel Catalog drum sets?
Awesome! Star? http://www.flickr.com/photos/wishbook/2982746423/sizes/o/in/set-72157608484658560/
15 years agoAnother no name blue sparkle snare drum - can you name it?
Well... Is this a good deal??? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/msg/1465109458.html
15 years agoAnother no name blue sparkle snare drum - can you name it?
The lugs and tension rods indicate that this is a Taiwanese drum rather than MIJ. Considering that, and the bent throw, I'd say this drum is probably...
15 years agoTrash score!!! Help w/info please
Making any headway with this set? Pics would be great if you have them!
15 years ago14" MIJ floor toms
OsakaBop, I have appreciated your posts and commend you on your collection! Thanks for commenting. However, I just haven't seen many 14'' floor toms...
15 years agoOpinions needed - BD batter head selection
Well, I guess my priorities for the drum's sound would be to not decrease its overall volume, have a controlled ring without using any extra muffling...
15 years agoOpinions needed - BD batter head selection
Hey everyone. I'm putting together a 60s gold sparkle 20" MIJ bass drum and I am debating what batter head to put on. I've got a coated PS3 that I'm...
15 years ago14" MIJ floor toms
Thought I'd post my recent purchase. I haven't found 14 inch floor toms to be very common so I jumped at the chance to grab these. I think I did ok....
15 years agoRestoring a unidentified 60 s drumkit.
Whoa! Hold on a second! Since the set has been painted over the wrap, I can understand not wanting to rewrap/restore the kit. However, you can remo...
15 years ago