This
is the super champion kit I bought pretty cheap (200 euros = 220 USD).
It is actually a hybrid mix consisting of a 24x14 9-ply beech bassdrum
(super champion), a 16x16 6-ply beech floortom (champion), a 13x9 6-ply beech
rack tom (champion) and a 14x10 9-ply beech rack tom (super champion). This was definitely a professional kit back then, built like a tank.
The fair price allows me to be quite creative about restoration and finish, so the idea is not an identical restoration, but more of a restyling.
On the other hand, the shell set had many shortcomings: mismatched tuning rods, damaged bearing edges, some heavy pitting on the chrome, unpaired hoops...
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| Damaged bearing edge |
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| Mismatched hoops |
This old "Mutti" (German for mom) will be turned into a 24/13/16 3-piece with a 14x8 snare drum. Given the condition, it will be no shelf queen, and I'm definitely planning to take her on stage or in the studio.
