#Did buddy rich endorse fibes drums serial
#Did buddy rich endorse fibes drums archive

None of the drums have internal mufflers and all have clear lacquer coated interiors. Again, this does not prove anything but it does support the idea that Rich could have interchanged drums from 2 different sets. This possibility is supported by the B+W вЂњVSDвЂќ photo that shows Rich with a WMP Slingerland set with no visible badge on the 13вЂі tom but with a bass drum with a different вЂњBRвЂќ crest logo head. ItвЂ™s very possible that Rich could have interchanged drums from 2 different Slingerland sets of the same era. This suggests that the bass came from a different set than the floor toms.

#Did buddy rich endorse fibes drums serial

The serial # on the bass is slightly higher than the sequential serial #s on the floor toms. The fade in the finish of the bass drum is slightly different than the fade in the toms. The mounts and holes from the original mounts can be seen clearly in the B+W photo of Buddy adjusting his snare drum. The mounts in their current location line up exactly with those in the screen shot photo. The bass drum cymbal mounts have been moved. Also notice there is no badge on the 13вЂі tom. Notice the identical вЂњBRвЂќ crest bass drum logo head with the significantly off center Slingerland logo. Buddy is playing a White Marine Slingerland set identical to this set in the 1969 вЂњKraft Music Hall, Sounds Of The SixtiesвЂќ video below. I also received help from renown Buddy Rich historian Tommy Piorek who believes that based on all of the information we have that this set was in fact used by Buddy Rich.

#Did buddy rich endorse fibes drums archive

Without any solid written documentation, IвЂ™ve been able to authenticate the set by identifying unique characteristics on these drums and match them to archive photos and videos of Rich on these drums. The snare drum in the photos is not original to the set and is not included. The only original head on the set is the вЂњBRвЂќ crest logo bass drum head. The other hardware and cases in the photos are included but not original to the set. The hi-hat stand in the photos is original to the set. The photos depict the condition accurately. The drums are in excellent condition with no notable damage. The late 1960s Slingerland White Marine Pearl set includes a 24Г—14 bass drum serial #198980, two 16Г—16 floor toms, serial #s 198361, a 13Г—9вЂі tom with no serial # or badge and a canister throne with no serial # or badge. Meanwhile if anyone knowвЂ™s anything IвЂ™d love to hear from you. IвЂ™m still researching Belle, Munisteri and their connection to Buddy Rich. Munisteri in turn gave the set to itвЂ™s current owner, the son of one of his clients. Belle gave this set to her lawyer, Arthur Munisteri in exchange for legal services. She also managed artists including Louis Prima and Keely Smith. This set was acquired from Barbara Belle, a popular songwriter and music publisher in the 1960s and 1970s. Buddy RichвЂ™s 1968 Slingerland Drum Set, WAS $39,995.