PAYMENT: Payment must be received within 2 days (48 hours) from auctions end unless Buy It Now options are chosen in which case, payment must be made at the the time. If you're unsure about something you're seeing in the photos, please ask for clarification. Unless, specifically noted in the description, there are no flaws or blemishes. You will be very hard pressed to find another Fibes Crystalite set in better condition! _ NOTE: the photos pick up random reflections of items in the room on the drums / hardware. this is large due in fact to their climate controlled, studio storage over the years. There is VERY little to NO pitting or oxidizing on any surfaces. The hardware (lugs and rims) are in fantastic condition particularly for their age.
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All bearing edges are in perfect condition, free of chips, cracks, splitting or warping. I made sure to capture all in the photos. They are hardly noticeable unless in direct light or if the drums are lit from behind. They are light surface scuffs - NOT gouges. The Floor Tom and the Bass Drum have a few scuffs on the outside shell surface. The Snare Drum and Rack Toms are in amazing condition. Partnering with John Morena, an aspiring chemical engineer and former drummer, Grauso founded the Fibes Drum Company in 1965, and began producing fiberglass drums. They have been limited to studio use only - NOT Gigged, NOT traveled / toured. At the suggestion of legendary drummer and educator Sonny Igoe, Grauso made a fiberglass shell snare drum, and found that it produced a very brilliant, crisp sound.
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Original Fibes Spurs Head Configuration: Evans EMAD 2 Clear batter / Remo Emperor Coated reso Serial #07645 Tom: 10" x 8" Head Configuration: Evans G2 Coated batter / Remo Diplomat Clear reso Serial #07649 Tom: 12" x 10" Head Configuration: Evans G2 Coated batter / Remo Diplomat Clear reso Serial #07648 Tom: 16" x 16" Head Configuration: Evans G2 Coated batter / Remo Emperor Coated reso Serial #07647 Snare: 14" x 5.5" Head Configuration: Remo Coated Ambassador batter / Remo Ambassador Snare Clear reso Serial #07650 not accounting for the pair of Fibes issued RIMS mounts CONDITION: The drums (shells and hardware) are in fantastic condition. Original Fibes "T-handle" Rods (Front / Back hoops). PRODUCT DETAILS: Bass: 22" x 18" Original Wood Hoop Rims with Chrome Inlay. The bass drum is an absolute Cannon and easily the most powerful bass drum I've ever witnessed (acrylic and hardwood bass drums considered) Bass Drum reso head has a custom stencil painted green "Fibes" logo, applied with acrylic paint (as seen in the photos).
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These drums, paired and tuned with complimentary heads and tuning, sound surprisingly thick, warm and are LOUD! They are hyper-sensitive and with coated, fiber or skin based heads can cover a wide range of tone aside from loud.
The hardware is superior and durability and weight of the shells leaves nothing to be desired. Compared to their competitors, the Ludwig Vistalite's, these don't splinter or crack for looking at them wrong. a true relic of the master craftsmanship, custom shop production of the Fibes, Austin, TX era. These are, to a great degree, little known gems and arguably the best production of acrylic drums made to date.
Fibes® 2002 Crystalite™ Drum Set !! RARE GREEN !! Austin, Tx Era Production | Born on Up for grabs is Fantastic and Rare Fibes Crystalite acrylic drum set in Excellent Condition.