Beautiful kit GAR,I'm guessing those are painted not wrapped? That fiberskin looks great on there.,is Tempus closed down?,I thought he moved it to Toronto and sold the company

Hi all,I am new to VDF and new to drumming. I am a bass player, but I stumbled onto this drum set ....and I might have to take up another instrument.I have learned a ton about this set from these forums. These drums have a lot of sentimental value to me as I acquired them from an old friend's estate sale. I was concerned that the people running the estate sale would sell them to a deal hunter (other than me I guess) and I couldn't stand to see someone else walk away with something that meant so much to a friend. I had never seen the drum kit (nor knew anything about it), but I knew that it was in the house. It hasn't been played a whole lot in the last few decades.It is a Ludwig 1963 silver sparkle super classic... With a 14x20 BD. It looks to be in great shape. All original hardware plus Zildjians from the same period....a 22in thin ride, 15in crash, and 13in hi hats. I even have a vintage throne. There were bongos and other various items including several ancient sticks and a trap case as well. All-in-all, a nice set that I am going to cherish. In the few weeks I have had it....I have spent almost as much on new heads as I have on the initial purchase....Anyway...this is going to make a nice addition to my collection and keep some great memories alive. jc

I've been a 'lurker' for coming up on two years now.. I'm a lot more active on the slingerland drums and drummers facebook page. Love vintage drums of all kinds, but I've always liked Slingerlands the best. Here's my 1962 Jobbing Outfit no.2N with my 1957 Student Model Radio king. Check out that 12x20 bass drum! Wrap is original, but in below average shape. Been trying to convince myself to rewrap in green sparkle, but haven't bit the bullet yet. Bass has a pre-serial niles badge, and mounted tom has a chicago badge.

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Wrap is original, but in below average shape. Been trying to convince myself to rewrap in green sparkle, but haven't bit the bullet yet. Bass has a pre-serial niles badge, and mounted tom has a chicago badge.