need quick help, drum identification gurus!

[zkaudio]

So... my buddy wants to unload these:
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only info i have is that they were purchased at least 20 yrs ago, possibly way more

and "only writing is "Japan" in the chrome parts on the sides"...

any advice?

[zkaudio]

crap?

kick looks TINY.

[ImJohn]

It's hard to tell from those pictures. Try to get a closeup shot of the lugs/casings that the rim bolts attach to. Is there a 'badge' on any of the vent holes?

[phelbin]

Anything stamped or written on the inside? Is there a finish, or is it natural wood?

[zkaudio]

i dont have access to them at this point, they are at his house and he is neither tech nor life savvy.

[Jax]

Originally Posted by zkaudio

.. he is neither tech nor life savvy.

And this is your buddy? Well, just take them off his hands for free. He's probably just trying to free up some storage space, so you'd be doing him a favor. If they're crap, you can be the responsible one by selling them at the local drum shop, pawn store or craigslist. If they're cool and rockin', do the right thing and send them all to me.

[zkaudio]

wants 200 for them...

[C/G]

Contrary to belief, some of those old Japanese-made kits are pretty cool and have good workmanship. Silvertone sold some made in Japan kits. A friend has one and it sounds great. There is another brand it could be, but I will have to ask another friend what his kit is. I can not remember at the moment. I want to say Baxter but I could be wrong.

[mplancke]

Originally Posted by zkaudio

wants 200 for them...

Does he have the bottom rims for the toms? They seem to be missing in the photo. If not, you're looking at putting some money into the kit to get it operational, unless you're looking for the '70s concert tom sound. A new set of rims, lugs & skins could easily add up to another $200-$300.

Mark

[Benjy King]

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