Well, I've called several very reputable drum shops in Canada and the USA and from what I gather you're shooting low on these. I was offered $1200 for the snare alone. One shop offered me 3500.00 Thanks for nothing Vintage Drum Forum.
Some of the leaders in the field answered your questions......
If you'd care to offer up the names of those drum shops I have a few items I'd like to sell to them.
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It seems that he got mad and has not returned yet. Eye Ball
Maybe to never return??
Lame
A few possible situations here:
1. Newbee to collecting.
2. New to forums and how one should act.
3. Bought the drums high and the truth hurts.
4. In general a clueless and rude person no matter where he posts.
I think that we were all polite but truthful in responding to his post. Sometimes the truth hurts but if the guy did get those 1200.00/3500.00 offers then I say go for it. Hopefully he bought them at the correct price.
Mike Curotto
A few possible situations here:1. Newbee to collecting.2. New to forums and how one should act.3. Bought the drums high and the truth hurts.4. In general a clueless and rude person no matter where he posts.I think that we were all polite but truthful in responding to his post. Sometimes the truth hurts but if the guy did get those 1200.00/3500.00 offers then I say go for it. Hopefully he bought them at the correct price.Mike Curotto
Another possibility is that the "knowb" tension drums are his first non Pearl drums, and he's accustomed to the type of talk on the Pearl enthusiast forum.
The drums are a interesting concept. I guess they never really caught on. Where they problematic back in the day? Does anyone have a good pic of the inner workings they can post? Would the threaded rod strip or the tension arms it went into? Or both? I saw the '51 catalog scan and have the basic idea how they work. Was just curious if they really ever worked as designed and worked well? Nice kit and look well kept.
I have a black diamond set but missing the 9x13 tom. If anyone locates or willing to sell, please contact me. Been searching for many years now.
Thanks
Dave
I'm in the same boat - needing a WMP FT to complete my kit.
