Welcome. I'm a newbie, too. I saw one of these bicentennial kits just outside of Buffalo, NY about 8 years ago. It was NOS in a music store and was absolutely pristine. I drooled a bit and moved on.....kick kick kick kick. I should have bitten the bullet and picked it up. This store also had a large stock of NOS Zildjian cymbals from the 70's. I could only assume he didn't sell much stock. It was a small store in a very small town up there. I regret not dropping a wad of cash in there, but............oh well. So, does it exist? Yes. Is it factory fresh? Yes. Was it custom? No. It was a regular store order and it looked really sweet. Good luck with yours. Nice find.

thanks for the info...it also has the original heads, never played...I like knowing it is a good find, as this is my first vintage set....anybody else with any more info would be grat, as far as worth, etc....thanks again...woolf

For a value, we need the sizes and a photo might help us get in to the Red-White-Blue!

David

[COLOR="DarkRed"]But quick answer is...yes...these were limited production...or custom production.

That finish was not a standard one offered. I have known a few blokes who had these kits, though. So, not one-of-a-kinds, but somewhat rarer than their standard fare.[/COLOR]

Thanks for the info...I have only seen them a couple times. They are beautiful and sound great, I just got them today. Thanks again ...

I am looking to buy a bicentennial sparkle drum set by any maker really...slingerland, ludwig or gretsch if they made them...if you have a set for sell that is in very good to excellent condition please email me at [email]mrgibson01@verizon.net[/email] or call me at 610-395-4757 to discuss making a sale. Thanks

Mike