Holy crap! It looks like you struck the motherlode. I am anxiously awaiting more pics! Congrats on a very nice aquisition.

That is so cool...........I think that's what heaven's like when we go there!

That was the first thing I noticed was that the top rim was a Ludwig but that doesn't take away the history and the fact that it's swingin' set!

Congrats

BGT Cool1

Tommy, Tommy, Tommy...guess it's time to sell your Stars. Problem with that is, I ain't got no cash!

That snare is in amazing condition for one that has been gigged for nigh on 60 years. What a cool story, and you did, of course give him a Golden Ticket to play when he get's the itch, didn't you?

Congrat on a great old kit!

Tom, that seems to be a great kit (cant wait to see the pics) and wonderful story. Almost 60 years playing the same kit...THATS cool.

Please set the kit up and take some hi Res pics!!

Congrats,

Retro

OK' I got them unpacked , set them up and played um. Very disappointed! these RK`S sounded like crap! LOL Not !! 1st time that I have played me some RK`S and OMG!! I did not touch a lug and every drum sounds awesome! Now I understand why people say what they do about these old RK`S. Here are some pics, this is how the original owned had the set them up. Yes I know, lots of mods, but he told me that these drums were his tools for 59 years and he set them up so they were the most efficient and user friendly. The rack tom cymbals stands are Oaklawn Camco Very happy guy right now . Here ya go.

Tommy awesome. as you stated this was this mans Kit, his tools of the trade if you will, and he customized them to suit his needs, remember these weren't vintage when he bought them.

Yep, a players kit for sure! He put a P 83 on the snare also.

Old drums,in an old house.......perfect!

sweet beans!

Cool1

3 point, it broke years ago and he could not find parts