That's so cool!!! That's a great score for sure!! Back in 2010, my sister called me up one day and said "Hey, I found a bass drum and floor tom in the dumpster at my apartment complex." At first I thought "Ok, they're probably some cheap no name drums and I can just maybe salvage the lugs or whatever for spare parts." She then said "No, These look really old." So I went over to her apartment and it turns out they were vintage 1930's Slingerland's with the OG calf skin "Radio King" heads still on them. I cleaned them up as best I could and ended up trading them in at my buddies drum shop for $2,000 worth of brand new cymbals.
Shawn, this just might be the most amazing drum story of all time. Thank you for sharing this amazing find with us. Who knows what else is hidden beneath the depths of rubbish out there. Maybe wrangle up a few friends and make one more trip out there for one more look-see.❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
Thanks man! It's for sure crazy! I'd be concerned about needles, ect digging around out there. I just wanted to avoid any confrontation, it would be the same even if I had others with me, especially in this state, you could be the one charged even for defending yourself. If there was anything else there I'm sure I would have seen something sticking out.
Holy EPIC find, congratulations!!!! I love gear find stories, I’ve been very fortunate myself. I’ll share a drum find story if anyone is bored enough to read this, it’s pretty cool. A friend of mine was driving through an alley in the city I live in, his girlfriend spotted a drum sticking out of a garbage container, my friend turned around and half reluctantly checked it out, it was and old kick drum with a Ludwig badge on it, he’s not a drummer but knew it was cool because it was a Ludwig. He took it home and it sat in his closet for a good 10 years or more. A mutual bass player friend of ours mentioned he wanted to piece together a cheap kit for jams in his basement, so my friend said, “I have this old Ludwig kick I found in the garbage you can have”. So my friend accepted it, got it home and saw that it had been poorly painted black, he carefully and properly removed the paint to reveal a Champagne Sparkle finish, cool. Years later he was playing a bar gig with a drummer from a very famous band, on the break they were chatting over a beer and my friend was telling him about his kit he threw together and the old Ludwig kick our friend had given him. When he told him the story and described how he’d removed the paint to reveal a Champagne sparkle finish, the drummers eyes lit up and he said, “is there small dent on the top of the shell” etc., there was a dent where he described. Turns out it was his stolen kick drum from his original kit that his father had bought him in 1968, it was stolen 25 years earlier. Obviously my friend gave it back to him, what are the odds of that happening? The drummer plays for a very famous band and that kick has been on some legendary recordings and tours.
Great find Shawn and an amazing story. These drums were meant to be found by you. I hope these drums end up with someone who plays the blues or some sludgy doom as they no doubt have a dark story to tell. I picked up a set of late 70's stainless steel ludwigs 22,13,16, very happy with them, interesting drums. Also found a rare gretsch shell rogers dynasonic snare which I hope to pick up this week. All the best man.
I had the blue vista lites. 5 piece back in 70s. Loved them. Didn't have the snare but I had a Ludwig Supraphonic. Still have and use that snare. Been through 3 sets of Ludwigs with the same snare. Got the Ludwig Black Oyster Pearl when I was about 10. Ringo Starr style. I see the same ones on Reverb for $16,500. You really got something there with those vista lites. Very, very nice. I'm Jealous LOL! Nice Find!
That’s insane. Awesome find. Years ago my cousin was visiting some friends who just happened to have an old barn. Inside he found an old rotted Remo cardboard type drum set. Couldn’t save them , But…. Also a near perfect mid 70s 5x14 Supraphonic. One tiny scuff. He gifted it to me as I was the drummer in the band. Love at first strike. We never know when God will bless…🙏
Man that was an insane find!! Even more insane is the fact that there are no breaks or fractures in the acrylic after being out in the elements so long🤯🤯
Absolutely incredible story, truly once in a lifetime find. So glad they've been saved and will have a new life with someone who appreciates them. Thanks for posting the story!
Having watched many of your videos over the last several months, this find couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy! Enjoy owning (and restoring) this kit… well deserved.
Shawn, this is amazing. I have watched this several times and so happy you found them. Thank you for cleaning up our country and saving those drums. That is a keeper kit for sure. I just paid $660 for Ludwig classic lugs for a 24/16/13 project I am working on. I will check out the woods down here in Shelbyville Tennessee, who knows.
The fact you don’t have any cracks on the Vistas is amazing. I mean you could easily flip that, but I hope you’ll keep them, heal up soon and get to kicking it!
Congratulations on the drums that is one beautiful drum set someone had to be crazy to throw something that valuable in the trash You're the guy that can bring it back to life glad you recovering from your accident always enjoy watching your videos keep up the good work.
Wow! Great episode ! You have incredible luck and one handed as well!! Love that you inserted the live video and pictures thru out the story. Look forward to the next one…
A good friend of mine bought an original double Bass Blue Vistalite second hand in 1978. 2 - 24" Bass Drums, 13" 14" Mounted toms, 16" 18" Floor toms. That set was LOUD and it sounded phenomenal!! That set you found is the Amber color John Bonham made famous in the concert film with Led Zeppelin, " The Song Remains The Same". Or am I stating the obvious...
Wow, man! I saw a poscammed. Free drums in the woods somewhere and just assumed it was a scammer. Maybe not related . Either way, this is absolutely crazy!!! What a killer find. Good job tracking it down, man. And hearing you say "pahk" and "pahts" so many times just added to my enjoyment 😂😂😂 Had to get a Boston jab in there as a New Yawkah! So envious on that Vistalite kit.
You are truly blessed man. Congratulations. I have a clear vista lite kit with an amber snare, 24,13,16,5x14 I love vista lites. I remember seeing your first videos on YT, you’re living the dream.
What!!!! You are one lucky man!!! I can’t believe it… But I believe your good luck 👍 wow I want that set … Trash the shells on the Slingerland set and keep the hardware. Good luck I look forward to seeing for Sale 😊
I’m obsessed with Acrylic drums, I can’t believe you found these with the original stickers. It’s pretty kool to know that the shells were able to survive out there but the wood shells didn’t, which would have been awesome if they did too
Congrats on the amazing find! Im surprised you didn't grab the black bass drum the 2nd time round when you grabbed the snare. Its totally amazing you got the set!
awesome find! congrats. its sad to see drums end up in the woods but sh!t happens. but glad you found & restored them. tommy 2stixx pnw drummer transplant from amine after 20 years in the navy. loved my previous ludwig kits, now have a natural centennial j/b kit. butting together. cheers.
Just discovered your channel. Wow! What a find! Great video. Thanks for sharing. And we'll done. Looking forward to more Great content. I also subscribed. I'm also a drummer.
love it, cool kit! I have orange Ludwigs also that a dude gave me when i drove by and he was putting them at the side of the road ‘cause he had gone to an electronic kit and said his landlord had been giving him a hard time about drumming. I have all kinds of drums i’ve gathered over the years but i mostly play sampled kits that i make my self out of industrial sounds, sound effects, cut up old movies, and samples out of the software, Battery.
Wow! What a score!!! I've restored 3x early 80s Yamaha Recording Custom drumkits. The hardware had severely tarnished. I was advised to use ultra fine 0000 steel wool to polish all the chromed parts. It's the best way to polish them, in my opinion. All the best with your restoration. ❤
@justhadrums weather king heads? How did I miss that? Gonna watch again in full. And again. I remember those. Had some I believe. Seems like my blue Vista lites came with them. Long time ago. Good stuff!
Wow, what a find. I want to a yard sale and pick up a 1963 slingerland champagne color everything matched in 2012 they are mint and sound amazing and it has the original seat ludwig stands a 20" ride zildjian from the 47 or 50s a amazing price was $50.00 I think that was a Deal of a life time. Ah the sizes 14,12,16,20 kick and the 2 Tom's are not drilled out for the holes. I don't know how much they are worth everything matches.😊
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That's so cool!!! That's a great score for sure!! Back in 2010, my sister called me up one day and said "Hey, I found a bass drum and floor tom in the dumpster at my apartment complex." At first I thought "Ok, they're probably some cheap no name drums and I can just maybe salvage the lugs or whatever for spare parts." She then said "No, These look really old." So I went over to her apartment and it turns out they were vintage 1930's Slingerland's with the OG calf skin "Radio King" heads still on them. I cleaned them up as best I could and ended up trading them in at my buddies drum shop for $2,000 worth of brand new cymbals.
That's awesome man! This was so bizarre haha and thanks 🙏
Those Vistalites are just an amazing find. Having all of the hardware is just a miracle!
Right? To find them alone was a miracle! Thanks for watching!
Shawn, this just might be the most amazing drum story of all time. Thank you for sharing this amazing find with us. Who knows what else is hidden beneath the depths of rubbish out there. Maybe wrangle up a few friends and make one more trip out there for one more look-see.❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
Thanks man! It's for sure crazy! I'd be concerned about needles, ect digging around out there. I just wanted to avoid any confrontation, it would be the same even if I had others with me, especially in this state, you could be the one charged even for defending yourself. If there was anything else there I'm sure I would have seen something sticking out.
I’ve used white vinegar soak the parts and I’ve had amazing success removing rust. Killer find man !
I've used that before, it does work and thank you!
Holy EPIC find, congratulations!!!! I love gear find stories, I’ve been very fortunate myself. I’ll share a drum find story if anyone is bored enough to read this, it’s pretty cool. A friend of mine was driving through an alley in the city I live in, his girlfriend spotted a drum sticking out of a garbage container, my friend turned around and half reluctantly checked it out, it was and old kick drum with a Ludwig badge on it, he’s not a drummer but knew it was cool because it was a Ludwig. He took it home and it sat in his closet for a good 10 years or more. A mutual bass player friend of ours mentioned he wanted to piece together a cheap kit for jams in his basement, so my friend said, “I have this old Ludwig kick I found in the garbage you can have”. So my friend accepted it, got it home and saw that it had been poorly painted black, he carefully and properly removed the paint to reveal a Champagne Sparkle finish, cool. Years later he was playing a bar gig with a drummer from a very famous band, on the break they were
chatting over a beer and my friend was telling him about his kit he threw together and the old Ludwig kick our friend had given him. When he told him the story and described how he’d removed the paint to reveal a Champagne sparkle finish, the drummers eyes lit up and he said, “is there small dent on the top of the shell” etc., there was a dent where he described. Turns out it was his stolen kick drum from his original kit that his father had bought him in 1968, it was stolen 25 years earlier. Obviously my friend gave it back to him, what are the odds of that happening? The drummer plays for a very famous band and that kick has been on some legendary recordings and tours.
wow great story! i've heard of people finding old kits in dumpsters, alleys, ect...thank you and thanks for watching!
Cool story Shawn and an even cooler find! Great work! :)
Thanks Earl! Once in a lifetime!
@@shawnsdrumcave it’s great when that happens… they look amazing!
Killer find!
Thank you! 🙏
Great find Shawn and an amazing story. These drums were meant to be found by you. I hope these drums end up with someone who plays the blues or some sludgy doom as they no doubt have a dark story to tell.
I picked up a set of late 70's stainless steel ludwigs 22,13,16, very happy with them, interesting drums. Also found a rare gretsch shell rogers dynasonic snare which I hope to pick up this week. All the best man.
Thank you 🙏 your new drums sound awesome! Enjoy!
Heck of a find. Your one lucky frog dude!! 🐸
Thank you 🙏
I had the blue vista lites. 5 piece back in 70s. Loved them. Didn't have the snare but I had a Ludwig Supraphonic. Still have and use that snare. Been through 3 sets of Ludwigs with the same snare. Got the Ludwig Black Oyster Pearl when I was about 10. Ringo Starr style. I see the same ones on Reverb for $16,500. You really got something there with those vista lites. Very, very nice. I'm Jealous LOL! Nice Find!
@@keithstory-rj6mf thanks man! Supras are awesome!
The Bonham '73 kit. Priceless.
💯 🙏
Karma, my friend! Good things happen to good people. Great story & amazing find! Be well everyone!
Thanks brother 🙏 you too!
Nice restoration, I thought I saw John Bonham.!
🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
That’s insane. Awesome find. Years ago my cousin was visiting some friends who just happened to have an old barn. Inside he found an old rotted Remo cardboard type drum set. Couldn’t save them , But…. Also a near perfect mid 70s 5x14 Supraphonic. One tiny scuff.
He gifted it to me as I was the drummer in the band. Love at first strike.
We never know when God will bless…🙏
Thanks and that's great you got it! 🙏
Just Amazing! the story and everything!!
@@garyglynn6124 thank you! I'm still shocked it was out there!
Un frickin believable
A seventies Amber Vistalite
Some folks have all the luck
Enjoy that restoration
You certainly found a gem
thank you 🙏
I would go to the Sketchiest park in the Seediest town in the Crapiest country to pick up some discarded Vistalites .. Damn Great Find Shawn ...
Right on 👍🏻 lol thank you 🙏
Man that was an insane find!! Even more insane is the fact that there are no breaks or fractures in the acrylic after being out in the elements so long🤯🤯
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bro!!! your like a drum whisperer, congratulations
Thanks 🙏
Once in a lifetime find! thanks for sharing!
@@fatbarrybrown for sure 🙏
I’m glad those drums ended up with you!!! It was meant to be!! 👍👍😎😎
Thanks you 🙏
Nice find, Can't wait to see the restoration. Don't forget to include a speed king
@@denniscaulfield7480 sooner or later! Thanks for watching!
Absolutely incredible story, truly once in a lifetime find. So glad they've been saved and will have a new life with someone who appreciates them. Thanks for posting the story!
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
Dude, that is amazing, congrats on the find! I really wanted to hear you play those Vistalites. (maybe another video!)
Thanks man! Sorry, I still cant really hold a stick in my left hand just yet or I would have!
“I wasn’t gonna go trompsin in the woods looking for drums in that kinda weather.” Words never spoken before in all of human existence. NICE !
I think I’ve finally seen it all ! So crazy
🤣 truth! Thanks 🙏
@@spiritfan1969 Keep looking and show us some more!
Absolutely amazing story. Definitely those are keepers!
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Nice job on the find video. It was interesting to watch! I'd be out there when things dried up with a giant leaf blower looking for the cymbals!
Haha good idea 👍🏻 thanks!
Having watched many of your videos over the last several months, this find couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy! Enjoy owning (and restoring) this kit… well deserved.
Thank you 🙏 and thanks for the support/watching! I really appreciate it!
What a crazy find!
Absolutely! 💯
Hoops you had work nice on the bass. Very cool.
@@keithstory-rj6mf they go well!
Glad they ended up with someone who will appreciate em
Thanks 🙏
What a blessing. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Thank you 🙏
Wow! It was meant to be, Shawn! Not even a crack on those vistalites! Can't wait to see what's next!
Thanks man!!
Wow! I’m so amazed. And happy for you. What a find. John Henry is up there smiling at you. Wicked,
Best,
Mark
Thank you 🙏
As an RN please don’t go out there again, at least til the hand is completely healed and preferably with safety measures😗
@@MP-ju4ol no plans on it! haha i think i got the only good stuff out there and thank you!
Thank you for saving those drums! That hurt my soul lol
Thanks! They're safe now, never to be abused again!
Great story and great find
@@user-zx8de8op9l Ty!
Sketchy park, and Boston accent. Definitely thinking Brockton or Fall River 😂
Haha spot on, Brockton! Thanks for watching!
Shawn, this is amazing. I have watched this several times and so happy you found them. Thank you for cleaning up our country and saving those drums. That is a keeper kit for sure. I just paid $660 for Ludwig classic lugs for a 24/16/13 project I am working on. I will check out the woods down here in Shelbyville Tennessee, who knows.
Thanks man! Look forward to seeing your project!
Shawn so glad to see you get a score like that ! You absolutely deserve it !
Thank you 🙏
The fact you don’t have any cracks on the Vistas is amazing. I mean you could easily flip that, but I hope you’ll keep them, heal up soon and get to kicking it!
Definitely keeping them, Thank you 🙏
Wild! Congrats!
Thanks 🙏
What a find!!!! Good for you. Love to see them restored….
thank you!
Wow! What luck! Great find!
Thank you 🙏
Incredible
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Man, what a find! Truly a gorgeous set. Cheers from Hamburg/Germany Michael
Thank you! 🙏 🍻
Dude!!! That's really awesome! Great story....great find...great kit! Good for you!
Thank you! 🙏
Awesome story!
Thank you 🙏
So happy for you, friend! Just WOW!!
Thank you 🙏
Awesome find mate.
Thank you 🍻
Amazing!! A super classic vistalite with rail is just dreamy!
for sure! thanks!
Congratulations on the drums that is one beautiful drum set someone had to be crazy to throw something that valuable in the trash
You're the guy that can bring it back to life glad you recovering from your accident always enjoy watching your videos keep up the good work.
Thank you! I had a growth on the back of my hand removed, still can't make a fist or hold a stick yet but it's getting better everyday!
@@shawnsdrumcave Get well soon
That was so Awesome!!
Thank you 🙏
Wow! Great episode ! You have incredible luck and one handed as well!! Love that you inserted the live video and pictures thru out the story. Look forward to the next one…
Thank you 🙏 I really appreciate it!
A good friend of mine bought an original double Bass Blue Vistalite second hand in 1978. 2 - 24" Bass Drums, 13" 14" Mounted toms, 16" 18" Floor toms. That set was LOUD and it sounded phenomenal!! That set you found is the Amber color John Bonham made famous in the concert film with Led Zeppelin, " The Song Remains The Same". Or am I stating the obvious...
Awesome 👏🏻 thanks for watching!
Wow, man! I saw a poscammed. Free drums in the woods somewhere and just assumed it was a scammer. Maybe not related . Either way, this is absolutely crazy!!! What a killer find. Good job tracking it down, man.
And hearing you say "pahk" and "pahts" so many times just added to my enjoyment 😂😂😂
Had to get a Boston jab in there as a New Yawkah!
So envious on that Vistalite kit.
Thanks brother! Always check it out! Haha and I set myself up for it with this video 🤣
You are truly blessed man. Congratulations. I have a clear vista lite kit with an amber snare, 24,13,16,5x14 I love vista lites. I remember seeing your first videos on YT, you’re living the dream.
Thanks brother 🙏 I am for sure! Thanks for the continued support as well! I love vistalites too! Your kit sounds awesome!
Talk about some crazy good luck man. What a great find. My luck I'd find a stick and an old coffee can. lol.
I was more concerned about needles 😩 thank you!
What!!!! You are one lucky man!!! I can’t believe it… But I believe your good luck 👍 wow I want that set … Trash the shells on the Slingerland set and keep the hardware. Good luck I look forward to seeing for Sale 😊
Thank you 🙏 keeping these tho! Haha
What a great find. Congratulations Shawn.
thank you!
CLR will work amazingly with the hardware. Used it with major success many times.
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Again just amazing fine,you were meant to have them!
Thanks man 🙏
Congratz to you...an amazing find.
Thank you 🙏
Finders keepers for sure. That is an exiting score.
Thanks brother 🙏
Mate that's fantastic..What a find..Love it
Thank you 🍻
Amazing! Can’t wait to hear em🔥🔥🔥
Thanks 🙏
Absolutely Amazing!
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Great find,! I just saw some vistilites at my local pawn. 2 toms , floor Tom and bass for 1150$. No hardware ,wow!!!
Thank you! That doesn't sound like a bad deal depending on condition!
This is crazy! Good for you man!
tis' for sure! thanks 🙏
I’m obsessed with Acrylic drums, I can’t believe you found these with the original stickers. It’s pretty kool to know that the shells were able to survive out there but the wood shells didn’t, which would have been awesome if they did too
I know right? I'm still in shock! Thanks!
Congrats on the amazing find! Im surprised you didn't grab the black bass drum the 2nd time round when you grabbed the snare. Its totally amazing you got the set!
Thanks man! I really didn't need the black bass drum, I did end up grabbing it for a friend tho.
That's amazing. I started taking drum lessons around 1976, and I always wanted a clear 5 piece Vistalite kit I always saw in my local music store.
Thank you 🙏
awesome find! congrats. its sad to see drums end up in the woods but sh!t happens. but glad you found & restored them. tommy 2stixx pnw drummer transplant from amine after 20 years in the navy. loved my previous ludwig kits, now have a natural centennial j/b kit. butting together. cheers.
Thanks man! And awesome 👏🏻
Thank goodness they are saved !!
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I am glad you found such an interesting set of drums. Who knows what would happen if they were left any longer in the weather? Glad you have them.❤
Thanks brother 🙏
Great find!!👀😎👍 I would do some searching for a re-chrome company for the rims………👍
#worthashot
#greatvideo
#🙂👏👋✌️🇨🇦
Thanks you 🙏
Just discovered your channel. Wow! What a find! Great video. Thanks for sharing. And we'll done. Looking forward to more Great content. I also subscribed. I'm also a drummer.
Thank you 🙏
Wow. Can’t wait to see how they come up when restored and to hear them
Thanks!
That is amazing!!!!!!
For sure 🙏
Crazy! 👏🥁Thx for sharing!
Indeed! Thanks for watching!
Hi,great find.you Had to work a little hard to get those sick vintage drums,well done! The Drum Gods were definitely on your side.
Thanks you 🙏
This is insane! You deserve this find. I wanna be you when i grow up haha
Thanks man 🙏 haha 😂
Amazing! great job all around!
Thank you 🙏
I’ve seen it all now. You are the drum whisperer! Haha, unreal!
Thanks brother 🙏 it is completely unreal!
love it, cool kit! I have orange Ludwigs also that a dude gave me when i drove by and he was putting them at the side of the road ‘cause he had gone to an electronic kit and said his landlord had been giving him a hard time about drumming. I have all kinds of drums i’ve gathered over the years but i mostly play sampled kits that i make my self out of industrial sounds, sound effects, cut up old movies, and samples out of the software, Battery.
that's awesome! thanks!
unbelievable... that's insane
For sure!
Nice score, Amazon will have all new rims + hardware , Show a photo after you rebuild them I'd like to se them,
Thank you 🙏
Wow! What a score!!!
I've restored 3x early 80s Yamaha Recording Custom drumkits.
The hardware had severely tarnished. I was advised to use ultra fine 0000 steel wool to polish all the chromed parts. It's the best way to polish them, in my opinion.
All the best with your restoration. ❤
Thanks man 🙏
Crazy! Nice find !@😎
Thanks 🙏
Cool find
Thanks!
Duuuude - had to click the video. Congrats. Can’t believe people would throw those away. 2000 grit sandpaper will work on hardware corrosion.
Thank you 🙏
Awesome find bro 💯❤
Thank you 🙏
I'd be looking for cymbals too. Awesome find brother 🤙🏼
i did look around a little but nothing sticking out or that i saw, thanks!
This makes me happy. Hard working dude scores a block of gold in the woods and a beautiful old Vista is saved from becoming a crackhead's toilet.
Thank you 🙏 and haha
Very very cool find ! Karma lead you too them, being a drum guy . Kind of like hitting the lottery !
Thanks! 🙏
Wow, literal weather king heads
Yeah man! I think it's actually cool cleaned up just as found, for now anyways haha
@justhadrums weather king heads?
How did I miss that? Gonna watch again in full. And again.
I remember those. Had some I believe. Seems like my blue Vista lites came with them. Long time ago. Good stuff!
Really dude? What a story!!
They were meant for you.
I work at Ludwig so I'll check into the gold silk inlay you mentioned for your bass hoops.
It's truly shocking haha Wow that's awesome and thank you! 🙏
Love them and the slingetland
Thanks 🙏
Man I was all in on the hunt and when you found them I was like 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks man 🙏
Wow, what a find. I want to a yard sale and pick up a 1963 slingerland champagne color everything matched in 2012 they are mint and sound amazing and it has the original seat ludwig stands a 20" ride zildjian from the 47 or 50s a amazing price was $50.00 I think that was a Deal of a life time. Ah the sizes 14,12,16,20 kick and the 2 Tom's are not drilled out for the holes. I don't know how much they are worth everything matches.😊
Nice find! Thanks!
i have the sales man kit blue kick orange 12 tom red 13 tom and amber floor just need the clear snare
Nice! 👍🏻