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Premier Blue Pearl Drum Set. Bass: 20″ Diameter by 14″ deep, Toms: 12×8, 16×15. Original Blue Pearl Wraps all match perfectly – all original not rewraps. “Rolls Royce” Diamond Chrome Plating. All 3-Ply Birch Shells with Solid 1-Ply Beech Re-Rings. Beautiful Natural Interiors and Striking Blue Pearl Wraps. “Dagger” Style Single Tom Drum Mount. 10-Lug 16″ Floor Tom and 8-Lug 20″ Bass, 6-lug 12 Tom. 100% Original with slotted tension rods, Batter-head mufflers, die-cast rims on toms, spring-loaded disappearing spur and floor tom leg mounts with original spurs/legs, and bass drum cymbal mount bracket. Upgrades: All Heads are Brand New Remos — specially ordered Pre-International (some say metric) sizes. Ambassador White Coated Batters on Toms, Powerstroke 3 Batter on Bass, and all drums have Clear Remo Ambassador Resonant Side Heads. Matching Era LokFast Set of Stands Available separately (Snare, 2x Cymbal Stands, 1x Hi-Hat Stand). More Photos available upon request. Condition Description: EXC – excellent condition, no mods, no extra holes, 100% factory original except brand new heads. Wraps are all original and clean with no cracks or damages. Shells are extremely clean with smooth bearing edges, tight re-rings, and no cracks or damages. Chrome is very clean and shiny with minimal wear or signs of use. Floor tom legs, bass spurs, and dagger tom mount included, bass cymbal arm not present. Ready to play out of the box.

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Bass: 20″ Diameter by 14″ deep, Toms: 12″ x 8″, 13″ x 9″, 16″ x 16″. Matching Original “Chrome Over Steel” Wraps (Sheets of Chrome Plated Steel). Black/Silver Niles Badge Matching 1971 5-Digit Serial #’s: 20″:53801, 12″:62508, 13″:42350, 16″:53989. “New Rock” Outfit No 50N. 3-Ply African Mahogany (Exterior) / Poplar / Maple Shells with Solid 1-Ply Maple Re-Rings on All Drums. Original Natural Maple Interiors on 22″, 12″, 16″, Chocolate Milk Interior on 13″, “P” Ink Stamps on all drums. All Original Sound King Hardware including Set-O-Matic mounts, Double Tom Mount, Floor Tom Legs, and Spurs. Includes All Original Black Felt Mufflers, Chrome Plated Steel Stick-Saver Hoops and Bass Drum Hoop Inlays. Upgrades: Bass: Evans EQ4 Batter Head/Aquarian Regulator Resonant Head, Toms: Remo Coated Ambassador Batters and Clear Ambassador Resonants. More pics available upon request. Condition Description: VG – very good condition drums with clean shiny chrome plated hardware and wraps. Wraps and Rims steel plated. 3-Ply shells are in great shape with tight re-rings. In round, fits modern heads. Bearing edges are clean with no damages. All hardware is original except leg mounts set screws 2 are replacement set screws 1 is hex bolt. Includes original double tom mount, floor tom legs, bass spurs. No extra holes or modifications. Original set-o-matic tom mounts on rack toms.

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Pearl MIJ Drum Set 4 PC Vintage 60s Red Sparkle Japan 3Ply Shells. See pictures for details. 22, 16, 14, 12 inches dia.

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Bass: 22″ Diameter by 14″ deep, Toms: 13″ x 9″, 16″ x 16″. Factory Matched Drum Set. 1955 Dog-Tag Badge Bass Drum, all drums with Stamped Aluminum Washers. Legendary Thin 3-Ply African Mahogany / Poplar / African Mahogany Shells w/ 1Ply Maple Re-Rings. Thick FAT Reinforcement Rings on both Toms. Completely Virgin Bass Drum – no holes for Tom or Spur mounts. Original Radio King Model Drum Set w/ Chrome Bow-Tie Tension Rods and Clamp-On Tom Mount. Classic “Aqua” Blue Sparkle (Glass Glitter) Wraps. Chrome over Brass Stick-Saver Rims. Natural Interiors – Incredible Early African Mahogany Grain. Double-Pad Mufflers on Toms, Eyelet-Clamp Floor Tom Leg Mounts. Remo Pinstripes on all Drums, Attack on Bass Drum, Ambassador and Emperor on Toms. Complete, Original and Fully Functional. Matching snare available separately (see 2nd pic), snare stand just used for ease of setup in pictures. Condition Description: EXC – excellent condition drum set very clean with no damages. No modifications, no extra holes. All original wraps with no cracks or damages, minimal fading, just the start of some typical splotching on bass. Chrome hardware very clean and shiny, all original and complete. Includes floor tom legs. Shells are incredible, most beautiful African Mahogany interiors with thick maple rings in toms. Bearing edges clean, plies and rings tight with no separation.

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Slingerland Drum Set Shells. Finished in Fresh “Neon Lime Satin Flame” Wraps. All Drums have Black/Silver Slingerland Niles Badges. 14″ Deep x 22″ Diameter Bass Drum Serial-333262, 14″x16″-333276, 9″x13″ -313851, 8″x12″-313833, 6.25″x10″-479988. 5.5″x8″-477932. 70s Era Drum Shells with 8″ and 10″ toms being Late 70s. 3-Ply African Mahogany / Poplar / Maple Shells with 1-Ply Solid Maple Re-rings except the 8″ and 10″ Toms are 5-Ply Maple/P/M/P/M with No Re-Rings. All Natural Maple Interiors with Black Ink “Slingerland” Script Logos. All Toms are Concert Toms with Aluminum Resonant Side Bearing Edge Protectors. All drums have original holes for Sound King Lugs and Set-O-Matic mounts, 2-hole Floor Tom Leg Mounts, Clip Mounts on 8 and 10 Toms – No Extra Holes. Please contact for rest of photos. Condition Description: VG – Shells are in Very Good condition. Drums have all been rewrapped with fresh neon lime satin flame wraps. Wraps are brand new, unused. Holes in wraps have only been drilled for lugs so can use these with rims mounts and no extra holes showing in wrap. Badges were removed to rewrap and installed again, set is matching except 8 and 10 toms are later 70s. Shells are in very good condition structurally sound with no cracks or damages. Re-rings and plies are mostly tight and bearing edges are clean with no damages. The item “Slingerland Neon Lime Satin Flame Drum Set Shell Pack 3Ply 22,16,13,12+10+8 70s” is in sale since Monday, December 28, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “counterhoop” and is located in Reed City, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Slingerland
• Shell Material: Poplar
• Skill Level: Professional
• Type: Drum Set
• Size: 14″ x 22″, 16″ x 16″, 9″ x 13″, 8″ x 12″, 6.25″ x 10″, 5.5″ x 8″
• Number of Pieces: 7
• Model: Sound King
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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Bass: 22″ Diameter by 14″ deep, Toms: 13″ x 9″, 16″ x 16″. Factory Matched Drum Set. Late 50s Chicago Black/Gold Badge Bass with Swirly S. Legendary Thin 3-Ply African Mahogany / Poplar / African Mahogany Shells w/ 1Ply Maple Re-Rings. Original Radio King Model Drum Set w/ Chrome Bow-Tie Tension Rods and Rail Mount. Classic Red Sparkle (Glass Glitter) Wraps. Chrome over Brass Stick-Saver Rims. “P-040″ Black Ink Stamp on insides. Original Slingerland Logo Resonant and Batter Heads. Upgraded Heads – American Vintage Medium Batter Tom Heads and 13″ Aquarian Texture Coated Satin, 16″ Coated Ambassador on resonant side. Includes Floor Tom Hex Legs, Bass Drum Hex Spurs, and Rail Mount. More Pics (interiors, plies, badges, other drum angles) available upon request. Marching Snare Available Separately. Condition Description: VG – Drums are in very good condition. Original Red Sparkle Wraps clean with no cracks or damages. Chrome plated hardware is very shiny with minor wear and signs of use. Shells are very clean with smooth bearing edges, mostly tight re-rings and plies, and no cracks or damages. Hardware is 100% Fully Functional and Complete. Original except for added Rogers double tom mount receiver and floor tom leg brackets. Rail Mount fits original holes and works 100% with original diamond tom mount but Japanese make. Includes original hoops brass on toms, 1ply maple with original inlays and black paint on bass. The item “Slingerland 22,13,16 Radio King Drum Set Vintage50s 3ply African Mahogany Chrome” is in sale since Saturday, October 10, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “counterhoop” and is located in Norfolk, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Slingerland
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Shell Material: Mahogany
• Material: African Mahogany
• Skill Level: Professional
• Type: Drum Set
• Size: 22in., 13in., 16in.
• Number of Pieces: 3
• Model: Radio King
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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Bass: 22″ Diameter by 14″ deep, Toms: 13″ x 9″, 16″ x 16″. Matching Original “Silver Sparkle” Wraps. Black/Gold Niles Badge Serial #’s: 22″: 134849, 13″: 187128, 16: 187123. 3-Ply African Mahogany (Exterior) / Poplar / Maple Shells with Solid 1-Ply Maple Re-Rings on All Drums. Original Chocolate Milk Interiors. Sound King Hardware includes Early Prototype Aluminum Set-O-Matic Tom and Bass Mounts, Set-O-Matic Double Tom Mount, Floor Tom Legs, and Spurs. Includes All Original Black Felt Mufflers. Upgrades: Bass: Evans EQ4 Batter Head/Aquarian Regulator Resonant Head, Toms: Remo Coated Ambassador Batters and Clear Ambassador Resonants. More pics (interiors, plies, individual drums) available upon request. Condition Description: G – Drum set is in good condition. All complete and fully functional with no extra holes or modifications. Chrome plated hardware is clean and shiny with minor wear and signs of use. Original Silver Sparkle wraps are mostly clean and shiny, with a few minor issues – wrap split coming off one of the floor tom leg mounts and bass drum has a spot near the seam where the outer foil on the wrap has flaked off, and near top where there is a patch of fading and a deep scuff. Bass inlays are original silver sparkle just missing bottom sections. Shells are clean with smooth bearing edges except for a nick on the floor tom resonant edge. Re-rings and plies are mostly tight and all drums have matching original chocolate milk painted interiors. Heads are very good to like new condition, all top of the line. Ready to play out of the box. The item “Slingerland 22×14,13,16 Drum Set Silver Sparkle Vintage 60s 3Ply Bass/Tom/Floor” is in sale since Saturday, April 18, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “counterhoopvintagedrums” and is located in Norfolk, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Slingerland
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Shell Material: Poplar
• Material: African Mahogany / Poplar / Maple
• Skill Level: Professional
• Type: Drum Set
• Size: 22in., 13in., 16in.
• Number of Pieces: 3
• Model: Sound King
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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Bass: 20″ Diameter by 14″ deep, Toms: 12″ x 8″, 13″ x 9″, 16″ x 16″. Matching Original “Silver Sparkle” Wraps. Black/Silver Niles Badge Serial #’s: 20″: 209176, 12″: 246785, 13″: 210909, 16″: 215045. “New Rock” Outfit No 50N. 3-Ply African Mahogany (Exterior) / Poplar / Maple Shells with Solid 1-Ply Maple Re-Rings on All Drums. Original Chocolate Milk Interiors, “P” Ink Stamps on Floor Tom and Bass. All Original Sound King Hardware including Set-O-Matic mounts, Double Tom Mount, Floor Tom Legs, and Spurs. Includes All Original Black Felt Mufflers. Upgrades: Bass: Evans EQ4 Batter Head/Aquarian Regulator Resonant Head, Toms: Remo Coated Ambassador Batters and Clear Ambassador Resonants. More pics (interiors, plies, paper label, tom angles) available upon request. Condition Description: VG – Drum set is in very good condition. All complete, original, and fully functional with no extra holes or modifications. Chrome plated hardware is clean and shiny with minor wear and signs of use. Original Silver Sparkle wraps are clean and shiny, no cracks except for minor split on 12 tom from edge to set-o-matic mount. Bass inlays are chrome. Shells are clean with smooth bearing edges, tight re-rings, original chocolate milk painted interiors, and no cracks or damages. Heads are very good to like new condition, all top of the line. Ready to play out of the box. The item “Slingerland 20,12,13,16 Drum Set Silver Sparkle Vintage 70s 3Ply Bass/Toms/Floor” is in sale since Saturday, April 18, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “counterhoopvintagedrums” and is located in Norfolk, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Slingerland
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Shell Material: Poplar
• Material: African Mahogany / Poplar / Maple
• Skill Level: Professional
• Type: Drum Set
• Size: 22in., 12in., 13in., 16in.
• Number of Pieces: 4
• Model: Sound King
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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Gretsch Broadkaster Drum Set. Bass: 20″ Diameter by 14″ deep, Toms: 12″ x 8″, 14″ x 14″. Matching Original Blue Sparkle Wraps. Thick 3-Ply Maple / Poplar / Maple Shells on All Drums. Bass and Tom Natural Maple Interiors, Floor Tom Original Silver Sealer Paint. Rare Completely Virgin Bass Drum drilled for lugs only – No holes for Tom Mount or Spurs. Original Chrome over Brass Stick Chopper Tom Rims and Black Painted 3-Ply Maple Bass Hoops with Blue Inlay. Broadkaster Model Drums with All Original Gretsch Hardware – Made In Brooklyn, NY. Condition Description: VG – Drum set is in very good condition, very clean with excellent condition all original blue sparkle wraps, and excellent condition chrome plating. All period correct chrome hardware. Shells are all 3 ply, bass is in excellent condition, no extra holes, no modifications, rare virgin configuration. Ride tom is also virgin but has 2 screws approx 2 1/2 apart. Floor tom was converted from a cocktail drum with 8 lugs added, no extra holes. Floor tom has original silver interior paint except where center re-ring was removed, ride tom and bass both have natural maple interiors. Drums are in round and tune up easily. Snare stand pictured is not included but may be available separately and combined at a discount. Clamp-On Spurs for the bass drum also available. The item “Gretsch 20,12,14Virgin Bass/Tom/Floor Drum Set/Kit 3Ply 50s Broadkaster Blue Sp” is in sale since Wednesday, January 22, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “counterhoopvintagedrums” and is located in Reed City, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Gretsch
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Type: Drum Set
• Model: Broadkaster
• Size: 20in., 12in., 14in.
• Shell Material: Maple
• Skill Level: Professional
• Number of Pieces: 3
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Drum Type: Acoustic Drum Kits

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Awesome sounding vintage Gretsh kit. No snare or pedal. The item “Rare 1950s or 60s Gretsch 3ply Red Sparkle 3 piece vintage drum set round badge” is in sale since Friday, October 26, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Snare Drums”. The seller is “dr.musico” and is located in North Manchester, Indiana. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Gretsch
• MPN: Does Not Apply

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