Real quick, I also can say they are mahogany period. 275 is high. The kit is in great condition, but 200-225 is all the money, and I hesitate at that because they are drums only, no hardware. They are most likely a Pearl kit of some unknown stencil derivative. I like them, but not at that money. If he has all of the hardware, and will include it at that, maybe its a deal. But I shy away over 200 for shells only. Nice kit though. Make him an offer. As I stated in another thread, if he is a CL seller, and you actually show up at his place with cash in hand, and make him an offer, he will more than likely sell. He wants 200, that is his bottom line on them, I can almost assure that is it.

From that shot, it doesn't appear to be luan...lueanne...lueane...mahog. Unless the guy treated the insides of the shells, I don't believe it is. Did he do something to the inside of the shells? It looks like a much lighter and denser wood than mahog to my eyes. Again, maybe I'm wrong. If it's not mahog, then it is worth the dough.

Definitely some form of luan, a member of the mahogany family at the low end of the scale.

Oh yeah, and Kevin, very cool!!!!!!

I posted two pics. One is of the inside of this shell and the other is of a cheap mahogany shell. They are not even close.

I'm sure this is a Pearl made set. The design of the lugs, the bass t-rods, the muffler knob, and the leg mounts on the floor tom all point to it being made by Pearl.

As for the wood, it is most likely luaun, I'd be surprised if it were anything else. From what I've read here, luaun grain ranges widely. Also, it may look pretty different when it has been sanded.

I think this set would be a good purchase, being that everything matches, the snare is included and you get both the 12 and 13 inch toms. However, be sure to check the color of the wrap. Red sparkle looks awesome if it isn't faded, but if it is faded, it turns into this pale orange color that's awful.

As for the price, I would view $275 is starting point. I think you'll do well to grab this set at $200-220. I wouldn't pay much more than that.

There are so many types of mahogany, it could be how it was cut from the log. The pic of the darker shell could be African mahogany, which is darker than Philippine mahogany(luan). That picture looks more like vertical grain as opposed to flat sawn which I think the drum in question is. I really had the same kit only in blue sparkle and the inside of the shells were identical to the red ones.

As I stated, I may be wrong. I guess I was. I was sure thinking it was a tighter grained wood. Oh well. Nevermind.

Is it the long-awaited confirmation of the frowned upon legend of the existence of the Yeti, and that they are harvesting the equally unconfirmed species of Albino Silk-Grained White Lauan from under the snow drifts of the Himalayan Mountains where they were felled by the Great Comet of 1398 and have been preserved in their icy tomb of centuries old virgin snow?

Rumour also holds that the Yeti trade this commodity, until now unseen by Western eyes, to the local Himalayan folk for the crafting of ceremonial and decorative objects, and in return they perform wondrous acts of deception and subterfuge for the Yeti to ensure their state of anonymity.

Could it be?

thats funny!