I purchased my Fibes Drums in 1973 (from the owner of Fibes...Bobby Grosso)

I believe he started the company in the mid 60s in New Jersey...mine are all fibreglass; originally in the all chrome finish, but after polishing the chrome for 6 years, i stripped it all off, recovered them with white marine pearl and changed to Pearl heavy duty tom tom holders....my 5 piece set was called the "Forte" set

I play in an 18 piece jazz-dance big band, and my Fibes are loud enough that i never had to "mic" them...when we play at outdoor concerts, the sound-men feel that they have to mic my drums, but it's not neccessary, and they have to turn "my" mics way down so i don't overpower the rest of the band..incidentally, i've also used Zildjian cymbals since 1953 and you see even though i'm 77 years old,. i'm still playing

Welcome Mr_Fibes. We love them too! Love to see pics of your drums!

here ya go, I had it one another thread

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=13214

Love that Corder you have slingerland. I have a couple of similar ones that I like as well. (This gives me a cheap chance to show them off for first time)

Hope the pics don`t offend. I do love my 8x14 better with the DC top hoop.

The other Corder is a red maple 6x14 that I may have to part out to use on my Fibes COF strainer.