I'm pretty sure I've confessed to buying the freaking-beautigul WMP Slingerland BR kit from one of our own.

I've already restored a Tempo King (HIGHLY underrated!!) and Dynamo, and I'm in the process of cleaning and re-furbing some cymbals stands.

These are the right part ##, but have red labels. I can't tell from the catalogs... anyone know what year they switched to the red labels? I see them for the first time in the 77 catalog. Ideas?

Also...crazy question -- I've gotten SO used to the cranked up sound of the Gretsch NC kit, that I'd like a little guidance to tuning sound. Right now, I'm pretty low, and very open -- which I love. I'm guessing these should be deep and full. Cuz damn, they sound great...but I gotta HIT 'em. A lot different from the Gretsch kit!