![]() ![]() I wanted a kit that looked as incredible as it sounded and I viewed the re-wrap as the same thing as repainting a vintage car. So many of the RK kits I saw when I was shopping had yellowed marine white pearl, BDP, or other very aged finishes. Modern heads fit snugly and are a breeze to tune.Īs it turns out, green glass glitter/sparkle was an available finish in 1941. The shells are perfectly round with excellent bearing edges. Stick-chopper (double-flanged) rims all around. ![]() The snare is single-ply maple with maple reinforcement rings. The BD, FT, and RT are 3-ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany with maple reinforcement rings. The sizes are 24"x14" BD, 16"x16" FT, 13"x9" RT and the coveted 5"x14" single-ply, steam-bent snare (with 3-point strainer). They sound fantastic recorded, and I challenge any drummer to not try channeling Gene Krupa while behind this amazing vintage kit. Since these drums were restored they have lived in my smoke-free home, played for select live performances, and utilized for several recording projects. That said, these drums are far and above what many sellers refer to as a "player's kit". If you are a collector that insists upon 100% original drums, then read no further. These four drums were not born at the factory together in 1941 and have been re-wrapped in a jaw-droppping green glass glitter. This was a "holy grail" kit for me when I purchased it 10 years ago from a very reputable and talented vintage drum restoration professional. ![]()
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