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Pearl Japan Made Drum
Yes, definitely from the "G" series. The largest tom made was a 16x18, but chances are it's a 16x16. Still, you never know! Keep us informed! -Mark
10 years agoPearl Japan Made Drum
Definitely very late 70's to early 80's.
10 years agoEarly 70s Slingerlands
When you said "silver", I thought you meant silver sparkle. But, yes, Slingerland changed to chromed metal inlays around 1976-77. Still, for your kit,...
10 years agoRoyal Star snare
Your snare has a lot of nice features, like the strainer, adjustable butt and "one-touch" tone control. It also use the "Sonor-style" lugs, which are...
10 years agoMatching Snare vs Non-Matching Snare?
Most of my vintage kits have matching wood-shell snare drums. As most of us know, the majority of kits from the late 60's onward came with metal-shell...
10 years ago1957 Gretsch RB Red Glitter
Very nice! I've always loved the 4x14 snare drums! -Mark
10 years agoEarly 70s Slingerlands
Great looking kit! As skapunk said, the original inlays would be matching, not silver sparkle. Contact Precision Drum Company for some free samples of...
10 years agoRestoMod/3 ply Green Sparkle Ludwig
Great job on the restoration! Not only do I like the drums, but also the location of your photo shoot! -Mark
10 years agoYam set on craigslist
My girlfriend would have to hide my credit cards and checkbook if these were in my city! These 60's Yamaha's were built really well, which is also why...
10 years ago1970-71 Slingerland Modern Solo 2R
Hey guys! Thanks for all the great comments! I do like taking pictures in the front yard. Getting more difficult to keep the grass green with our drou...
10 years agoWTB Roger Powertone or Super 10 C.O.B
Chromeo! Glad you found a SuperTen! I was almost ready to offer up mine. Even though I don't currently use it, I'm still attached to it! They're real...
10 years agoCamco foot pedal...
Cool ad! Looks like the "Deluxe" pedal. -Mark
10 years ago1970-71 Slingerland Modern Solo 2R
It's really 3 sets in one! Swapping out the stands changes the kit to the New Rock 50N. Substitute the double Setomatic with a single Setomatic, an...
10 years agoCamco foot pedal...
Glad to help! I had to do a Google search to stumble onto a picture of the Camco posted on our VDG sight! So, right under my own nose, too! -Mark
10 years ago1970-71 Slingerland Modern Solo 2R
Finally took pictures! Here's my 1970-71 Modern Solo 2R kit, in original Sparkling Purple Pearl. 14x22, 8x12, 9x13, 16x16 and COB Gene Krupa Sound K...
10 years ago