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HELP! What model/brand is this drum set and is it vintage? Last viewed: 4 hours ago

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Hi guys,

when I started playing the drums, I bought a used drum set. The shop owner claimed it was a profi drum set. Now I wanna sell it, but I have a hard time figuring out what brand or model it is, when it was built, etc. Please help me out!

There is a batch that says 'Super Champion'. I know that this is not a brand but a model made by Sonor, yet there is no batch or any other sign that it was made by sonor. I've heard that there was a pearl copy of that same set called "super champion".

Some specifications:

[LIST]

[*]Paiste 400

[*]Top Hi-Hat 14“

[*]Power Crash 16“

[*]Power Ride 20“

[*]Remo | Weather King | Ambassador Batter

[*]Snare Drum: 36 x 16; 14“ x 6“

[*]Tom 1: 31 x 28; 12“ x 11“

[*]Tom 2: 33,5 x 30,5; 13“ x 12“

[*]Stand Tom: 41 x 40; 16“ x 15,5“

[*]Bass Drum 56,5 x 39; 22“ x 15“

[*]Camco Tama Footmachine

[/LIST]

This is an interesting link I found about the SuperChampion set by Sonor: http://www.sonormuseum.com/1975/1975.html

If you've got any idea what model/brand this is and what it's worth, please reply. Interested in buying it? Send me a message.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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I don't think those are Sonor drums. They are certainly not the Super Champion set that is shown in the catalog link you provided. I own quite a few Sonor drums and don't recall ever seeing one with those lugs or damper control knobs.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Can we see them ?

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 11 years ago
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@barryabko Thanks! I actually thought they were Sonor, so it helps a lot to know that they're probably not.

From OddBall

Can we see them ?

Originally I posted some photos but I didn't know that it's only allowed to post photos as attachments. Re-uploaded them as attachments, so have a look! :)

Posted on 11 years ago
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Those must be generic Taiwanese 80's drums.

Posted on 11 years ago
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I think they`re 80`s Yamaha too !i Not long ago, someone showed a MIT/MIJ kit made for Rogers that looked like Phonics. The copying never stops.

This is that Rogers 70`s kit, yours has isolators so I believe it`s 80`s. A CB-700 snare and power toms.

Maybe look inside a lug or bracket for stamps.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Your 'Super Champion' has just a (bad) copy of Sonor's logo on it.

That's all with the commonalities with Sonor.

The 'rest' is just a cheap and junk MIT knock-off drumset.

Ralf

Vintage STAR (= Pre-Tama) website: www.star-drums.de
Posted on 11 years ago
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From ticobaer

@barryabko Thanks! I actually thought they were Sonor, so it helps a lot to know that they're probably not. Originally I posted some photos but I didn't know that it's only allowed to post photos as attachments. Re-uploaded them as attachments, so have a look! :)

ticobaer!

THANKS for picking up on the attachment edit! Not your fault actually. David and I have been discussing the fact that we now have so many NEW members, we are going to have to put up a STICKY/ANNOUNCEMENT regarding what is preferred on the VDF, as well as a brief tutorial on how to go about it. THANK YOU for catching the EDIT! ENJOY your stay!

Tommyp

Posted on 11 years ago
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Looks like a typical Pearl style lug, however, that tone control is a new one on me.

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 11 years ago
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From Tommyp

ticobaer!THANKS for picking up on the attachment edit! Not your fault actually. David and I have been discussing the fact that we now have so many NEW members, we are going to have to put up a STICKY/ANNOUNCEMENT regarding what is preferred on the VDF, as well as a brief tutorial on how to go about it. THANK YOU for catching the EDIT! ENJOY your stay!Tommyp

Sure thing!

From OddBall

I think they`re 80`s Yamaha too !i Not long ago, someone showed a MIT/MIJ kit made for Rogers that looked like Phonics. The copying never stops.This is that Rogers 70`s kit, yours has isolators so I believe it`s 80`s. A CB-700 snare and power toms.Maybe look inside a lug or bracket for stamps.OddBall

What does MIT/MIJ mean? And what does that say about the worth of the drum set?

Also I checked for any stamps but couldn't find anything besides a little sticker that says 'Made in Taiwan, Republic of China' on the stand of the snare.

Thanks everyone for your help!! Clapping Happy2

Posted on 11 years ago
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