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Oyster red Presidents
Ooh...not really a "bowling ball" wrap afterall! That looks more like the original version of the Red Oyster Pearl, and sweet as honey. Kleening up ni...
13 years agoBagged myself a vintage MIJ kit tonight
Welcome! Nice score! It is indeed a Star kit. Early-ish to mid 60s. Can you get me a shot of the interior of any of the shells? That would help wit th...
13 years agoOyster red Presidents
Sweet! These shells are made from a material they called "phenolic". The other type of Pearl high-end, non-wood shells are a grey-green-ish fiberglass...
13 years agoYamaha sparkle finish...take your picks!
From AtlantaDrumGuy...
13 years agoWill the real drummer please stand up?
From kevins...
13 years agoIs red oyster wrap a rare one?
Morning Jeffe! Yes, that is a very rare wrap color. As a matter of fact, I haven't seen one since about '83. 180 sounds like a deal, especially if the...
13 years agoUS Mercury Finally Finished
The wood snare in that finish is uber-rare, and here on the same post we ave two woodies in Fantasia Pearl, one 6 and one 8 lugger! Great examples for...
13 years ago50's model rapid strainer problem
I'd just replace it. The PIA of trying to fix the one you have is going to be even worse than the 20 minutes and 60 bucks to replace it.
13 years agohow much do u have in ur drums
hmmm...I think IF I add in the labor and shipping for ALL the drums I have stashed in my house....and it has dwindled as I ave had to move some snares...
13 years agoIs this a good deal: Pearl Thunder King
Well, it can be very expensive. What is wrong with the fit of the wrap? That almost looks like an original wrap, but you never know until the lugs com...
13 years agoIs this a good deal: Pearl Thunder King
From Thelegacy...
13 years agoIs this a good deal: Pearl Thunder King
Welcome! And it is indeed a bit of deal. If the heads where in better condition, it would be a better deal, and I don't think this snare is original t...
13 years agogreat whites
Oh Gosh...if my wife actually knew how many drums and shells I have hidden around the house, I'd be living in a closet at Mike T.s fishin' shack in Id...
13 years agoFirst post!!! Need help identifying vintage looking drum
Look like Pearl from the late 70s to early 80s, judging by te lugs and tom mount. The wrap appears to be Rosewood, as seen here: http://www.vintagedru...
13 years agoHelp ID??
The interiors of some of the floor and bass drums around this time had a maple veneer. Not the mounted toms, just the floor and bass. Not sure why, bu...
13 years ago