Downbeat

Original blue sparkle finish. No extra holes or modifications. 12x8: Serial number 482488 Stamp date MAR 13 1967 14x14: Serial number 481076 20x14: Serial number 470512 Stamp date MAR 13 1967 2 no original tensionrods.

All shells 3 ply+rering. No extra holes or modifications. 13x9: Everything original except reso head. Stamp date 1961 (blurry month) 16x16: All original except one-legged push button. Stamp date JAN 1965 22x14: Original hoops with original paint with worn areas. Original reso head. Stamp date 1961 JUL   The entire wrap in the set has faded areas.

Transition badge

All shells 3 ply+rering in original gold sparkle finish. 12x8: Original COB hoops. Stamp date MAY (11?) 1960. Rust on the tension rods. 16x16: Original COB hoops. Stamp date MAY 5 1960 New top head Rust on the tension rods. 22x14: Original hoops with half new inlays. Stamp date MAY 5 1960 Traces of rust on the tension rods, there are 4 very rusty ones, located at the bottom so they are not visible. We have covered 6 holes where there were 2 rails (see detailed photos). The entire wrap has stains and darker areas due to age. Definitely a very special and cool set! The tom stand is not included.

Manufactured in 1968 all shells are 3 ply+rering maple/poplar/maple. No extra holes or modifications. 13X9: Serial number 618829 blurred stamp date. traces of rust in hoops. 16x16: Serial number 618636 blurred stamp date. traces of rust in hoops. traces of rust in legs. 22x14: Serial number 619232 Stamp date JUL 30 1968 Traces of rust in legs. 2 no original tension rods. hoops with worn original paint. usage marks on wrap.   Snare stand not included.

No extra holes or modifications. All shells 3ply+rering. Original mod orange finish. 16x16: Serial number 671989 Stamp date MAR 11 1969 Original top head 1 rusty leg 13x9: Serial number 681039 Stamp date MAR 10 1696 Original top head 12x8: Serial number 690298 Stamp date MAR 10 1969 Original top head 22x14: Serial number 690480 Hoops with original paint   Signs of use on the wrap throughout the set, but this is normal for a set of its age.    

Super Classic

Manufactured in 1958, original red sparkle finish. All shells 3 ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany + rering. No extra holes or modifications. All nickel hardware. 13x9: All original except heads stamp date (FEB 20?) 1958 16x16: All original except heads rust in tension rods 22x14: All original except heads Hoops with original paint Original cymbal arm rust in claws

Radioking

Manufactured in 1944-45 in original silver sparkle finish. No extra holes or modifications. All shells 3 ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany+rering. 13x9: Original hoops Original tone control Original heads Original tension rods (snare stand not included) 16x16: Original hoops Original tone control Original tension rods Original heads Original  "Shur-Grip" tom tom stand 24x14: Original hoops Original claws and tension rods Vintage but not Slingerland legs Gretsch muffler   The whole wrap shows the passage of time with some darker areas, black spots etc... which gives the set a unique finish! All the hardware that has rust has been cleaned and varnished with clear varnish for metals. Now you can see some rusty but protected hardware, which gives the set a very cool look. The floor tom has no legs, at that time this stand was used that it has, after so many years it is not as stable as it should have been at the time of manufacture. In short, a unique set with 80 years of music!

"Superbeat"

Manufactured in 1965 No extra holes or modifications Original Champagne sparkle finish All shells 3 ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany 13x9: Serial number 224663 2 tone controls special request to factory Original top head. The wrap has a darker area next to the badge (see photos) 16x16: Serial number 225818 Original top head 2 tone controls special request to factory 1 rusty leg 20x14: Serial number 251409 inlays hoops no original Hoops are not completely round but they work well once installed Original front head Brackets for 4 legs, special request to factory

Manufactured in early 70,s All shells 3 ply+rering Original black finish. 13x9: Serial number 59117 1 no original hoop 16x16: Serial number 59144 Missing tone control very rusty legs. 22x14: Serial number 59136   Signs of wear throughout the wrap.

Amber Vistalite

Set built in 1977, no modifications or extra holes. The whole set has signs of wear and scratches, difficult to see in photos, but they are there. 13x9: Serial number 1825171 1 no original hoop. New heads. 16x16: Serial number 1825138 1 no original hoop. New heads. 22x14: Serial number 1825111 1 no original hoop. 2 no original tension rods. New front head.   Snare stand not included.

PX4015 Name Band

Original Midnight blue pearl finish. No extra holes or modifications. Manufactured in 1962/63. 13x9: Original hoops. Original tone controls. Original diamond plate. New heads Remo Gretsch Permatone. 16x16: Original hoops. Original tone controls. Original legs. New heads Remo Gretsch Permatone. Paper tag serial number 6956 The wrap has a small sealed crack, next to the joint. (see detail photo) 22x14: Original tone control. Original claws and tension rods. Original hoops with new inlays. Original legs

"Superbeat"

All shells 3 ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany 20x14-13x9-16x16. Original White marine pearl finish. NO extra holes or modifications. There is a mix of chrome and nickel hardware. traces of rust in some parts. Bassdrum hoops with original paint and signs of use. Stamp date bassdrum DEC 12 1957 Bassdrum and tom have WFL badge from 1955-1959 (WFL DRUMS) Floor tom have WFL badge from 1948-1952 (WFL DRUM CO) Original cymbal bass drum arm. There is a small repair inside the bass drum, almost invisible from the outside. See detailed photos carefully.