I’ve been playing drums for roughly 60 years. When I was 5 or 6 years old. I have an almost embarrassing amount of equipment so over the years I’m thinning the flock a bit. You are in good experienced, honest, competent hands. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM AND LISTING TYPE. REMO FACTORY ORIGINAL, (made in USA, circa 1980) ” PTS” , “ACOUSTICON” SHELL 4 PIECE DRUM SET INCLUDING REMO PTS SNARE DRUM. We drummers know the Remo company, principally for their mylar and related drum heads, first and still produced right here in the U. But Remo has been making drum sets for a long time as well. This particular Series, with the acousticon shell (the hardest, non-metal drum shell making material) ever used to make a drum shell. Impossible (within reason) to damage or break. The PTS head remains always in tune. It is the LEAST fragile set ever made! This is a well preserved, fully functional, USA made. All matched 4 piece set, which includes a 5.5 by14 inch snare drum, a 13″ rack tom, a 16″ by 16 inch ” floor tom, and a 22″ bass drum. Also included are : 2 spur legs for the bass drum; 3 legs for the floor tom, two snare drum stands, one for the snare drum and the other to position the rack tom there is a mount on the bass drum and on the rack tom for mounting the rack tom atop the bass drum. An “L” shaped mount arm goes into the mount on the bass drum and on the other side, the rack tom. The thickness of the mount arms and shape are interchangable with that used by Yamaha on their mounts for rack toms on bass drums. Haven’t used that arm for many years. Instead I use the included second snare drum stand. Remo has always been a United States “think outside the box” company and is known for many innovations. Regarding drums, Two of its most notable variations to traditional drum making can be found in this nice vintage set. One is the “acousticon” shell, the other the “PTS”, or Pre-tuned Series heads. A LITTLE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT REMO’S PTS HEADS: The pre-tuned series drum head, which are still made today, (to be clear, the sets are no longer made, but the PTS head replacements are made and readily available) involves a mylar head stretched across and wrapped to a hard circular edge (one could call it a hoop, but it does not detach from the head) , which edge attaches via a clip to the bearing edge of the drum, with equal pressure throughout the head making for a perfectly tuned (pre-tuned) head… The PTS series uses all PTS heads. These heads never require tuning. Those heads come in all common sizes, and at each size point, there are choices, “Dark”, “Bright”, “Mellow” etc. The heads are simply laid on the bearing edges of the drum, and clipped to the drum. They require no tuning, never detune, take seconds to replace, and are extremely durable, and sound very good. Same with the PTS heads. Although this kit is no longer made. Which by definition makes it collectible. A LITTLE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE “ACOUSTICON ” SHELL. The PTS series drums that comprise this set are all made of proprietary patented Remo invention called Acousticon. Acousticon is made of wood sawdust and glue type resins. It hardens to become a substance harder and more dense than any wood known to man, and yet has the resonance of wood. It is hard, though thin. The AXEL with the missing wheel of the truck is laid atop an Acousticon shell placed on its side!!!! That’s how strong the Acousticon shell is. Having a shell that is that tough, and a head that is pre tuned, makes the Remo kit much more practical for taking to gigs, and ready to play upon arrival. They are quite a bit lighter than ordinary drums of their respective sizes. Drums and nest well. And they really sound good. They are not easy to come by, in that they are no longer made, and were made 40 to 50 years ago, and those that exist today are starting to become collector’s items. You can still find the clips and the heads quite easily as well as an orphan drum or two, but a set, particularly in the condition this one is in, is not easily found. A tour around the kit. Snare drum- 5.5 by 14. Note that as on most of the Remo PTS drums, the clips which act as lugs and claws, are alternatively placed, top row not lined up with bottom. It’s an excellent snare drum, in perfect order. Sounds crisp and a bit vintage. Change the sound by changing the heads. Even the snare side has a Snare PTS head. 8 “lugs” top and bottom. No damage, no rust. No rust on any of these drums as the hardware is aluminum or other non rust material. These drums are very light. The snare drum, light as a feather. The wrap is brilliant white. Thick, resiliant, well taken care of on all the drums. As already mentioned they are light, but they are sturdy beyond any drum shell known to man. I would say that the adjective that jumps out at me, regarding the sound of these drums is “attack”. Or load it up with blankets if you wish to muffle it. On the Kick side I have a PTS “Dark” head. The drum booms and resonates beautifully. Nice black Remo PTS logo on front side of Bass drum head. All the drums have a faux woodgrain imprint on the inside of the shell. One spur is original and one is not. Floor Tom (16 x16) with leg supports and three legs. Excellent condition all round. No marks or scraches. Great sound, Not sure if all legs are original, but they work and match. Rack Tom (13″ x 9″) Full factory original. All clips in place. Wrap is clean, and tight. Such is true of every drum in this set. I have, but have not located the mount arm that connects to the bass drum and the rack tom. This kit is much lighter than a comparable t made out of traditonal wood grains or metals. Plus, this set will only increase in value. Not so your intro. Level imported Taiwanese drums. Dont be fooled by cheap sets that come with REALLY cheap brass cymbals, and pedals that willl last a few weeks etc. Even if you are a beginner. I will simply pass the charges on to you. I do not mark up from carrier’s invoice. GROUND/HOME Insured, unless otherwise stated – to destinations within the 48 contiguous U. I do so thoroughly, competently, and with care. INVENTORY CHANGES DAILY The items I list are constantly changing. Often you will find unique, custom, vintage, and/or rare items. OPEN and HONEST COMMUNICATION. Accurate description and depiction of each item I post for sale. Responding timely to e-mails. (You’ll be able to shortcut to finding my store, and be e-mailed when I conduct sales). The opportunity to enjoy the patronage of repeat customers, as well as transact positively with new customers is my inspiration, Michael. The item “REMO PTS full DRUMSET. VINTAGE and RARE. 22, 16, 13, and 14snare, All original” is in sale since Monday, August 3, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “mlynnlawyour8fpw” and is located in Cresco, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Size: 22, 16, 14,13,
- Model: Remo PTS
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Product Line: Remo
- Material: Acousticon
- Number of Pieces: 4 drums, 2 stands
- Type: Acoustic Drum Kits
- Shell: Acousticon.* tm
- Hardware Material: Aluminum
- Brand: Remo
- Shell Material: Acousticon
- Skill Level: Beginner – Pro.
- Items Included: 4 drum set, matched, includes snare, plus 2 stands
Tags: 14snare, drumset, full, original, rare, remo, vintage