There were mahogany snares in the early 60s, some even during the Beavertail era.

Wildwoods in 67, only one year. Dyed grain of various colors. This was done in the tree, not as a wood stain.

faux wood wraps in the early 70s Fullerton era,72=75, Butcher Block, New Mahogany. Both carried into the early Big R era to 78,

Later Big R era, California Wine, Tobacco Sunburst, Natural Maple. These were produced in five ply 78/79; and XP8, 79-84.

Here's the kit in question, he said it was from the early 70's, thanks.

It has been stripped and refinished. Those drums did not leave the factory looking like that.

So, what would you say they are worth?

$300.00 Or So

Parts are worth more than the set. As a player, it would be a good one. For a keeper a person isn't so concerned with original value, it would be a great project to rewrap... to keep. or... to play as it is. This is not a good project for profit.

Here's a better pic, I think it looks kinda cool, not collectable, but a nice players kit.

It would definitely be a nice player. 22-13-16 This was the Roy Burns Starlighter IV from the 72-73 catalog. If the price was right, it could be a really nice set of drums for a whole lot cheaper.

Ya, but he wants $900, I told him all the mumbo jumbo about vintage kits that are not original, but he seemed to get offended, so I let it go. Oh well, he has a nice kit to play on. He also thought the snare was an original Rogers, but it looks to be an Asian made drum.