Thejohnlec

Price is pretty much what you are willing to pay. $80 for a Kent drum is reasonable, and I have seen this one for sale. It appears to be from the white badge era. The wrap looks like it may need some TLC but that is the fun part of vintage drums. I would personally reach out to see if they will take $15 less due to the missing strainer. You never know. Good luck

Michael

I agree with Michael. If that drum was local to me, I'd buy it. Neat wrap on it. I too would ask for a 15-25 dollar price drop due to the strainer. But if they didn't bite, I'd still go ahead and pick it up.

If I were looking for Kent, why not consider the whole thing?

Not mine, but fairly close by:

https://easternshore.craigslist.org/msg/d/kent-drum-set/6199334102.html

Thanks guys, great input. Regarding the badge, a closeup in a different pic showed some blue color remaining in some small places, so I'd assume it's from the "blue" era, mid 60s, correct? I just love the oddball background of the Kent manufacture.

That craigslist kit above is a great deal - wish I hadn't seen it!! Any other input/info appreciated.

I,d be on my way to p.u that kit if I was close enough. That's a no brainer as they say. In fact you buy it, keep the snare, and I,ll buy the 3 pc from you??Yes Sir

That is a 60s blue badge that has had the color rubbed off not a white 50s badge . They are nice snares but know that it is a 6 lug and if you tune your snare high at all it will not work well as the 6 lug does not like the tension of high tunings . An 8 lug is a much better and more versatile snare . These are 2 ply maple snares and that two ply is made from one long ply that is wrapped around itself to make it 2 ply . The snare and mounted toms are 2 ply and the bass and floor toms are 6 ply .

The low tuning is actually what I'm shooting for in my search for a wood snare, so this may work out well. Thanks for the extra info too.

Nice and glad my info may have helped you . Some additional info that may be of some service to you is the clock face Rogers throw is supposed to be the same hole pattern as the factory Kent throw or you could get one of those throws that has adjustable mounts so you don't drill extra holes in the snare . if you get the snare welcome to the Kent club and feel free to hit me up with any questions you may have .

Donnie

I happen to be the member selling the Kent kit.

If anyone is interested, I can ship it. Motorfrieght is preferred as I can do that cheaper than UPS or FedEx ground. Helps if you work at a place that accepts/has a dock or unloading point. If not, can still ship UPS, it's just expensive for a kit of this value.

They are in need of resto, and a lot of the chrome is rusted. I was able to find a tom mount from Blair-n-Drums, and a non matching BD leg. I made a makeshift floor tom leg, as it was missing one. The floor tom is stamped Nov 29 1966, has all the original reso heads, two Kent pedals, a MIJ hi hat stand and a snare stand I pulled from my parts bin to be able to set it up and make presentable.

I am selling these for a client, while I am asking $300, I would work with VDF members if interested.

PM me if interested.

Dean