Ive seen a lot of MIJs in my life but these and also the ones labeled as "CROWN" are the best Ive ever played.Cool1 Really nice "Slingerland" type of lugs and hoops. They sport realy decent shells with reinforcement hoops. Lovely White Mother Pearl wrap. All original but the Pearl "swiv-o-matic" copy tom arm. Two small extra holes where the throw off is located. Thats it. Ill throw a very cool "Buck Rogers" copy MIJ snare drum stand and an unknown cymbal arm... This is a special kit for those Low pay gigs where you dont want to take the Ludwigs or Gretsch and still look and sound sharp. $300.00 plus shipping from North Hollywood CA. (one big box will do)...I'd take a Ludwig 402 snare drum on trade or some old Zildjians or Paiste 602's (who wouldn't, right?)LoLoLoLo

Vinny

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