1930's - 1940's - 1950's - 1960's - 1970's
Olympic drums in the 1970's
The 70's saw new upgraded hardware and a bigger choice of drums and finishes. Approximately around 1976 Olympics were given the more sturdier Premier Lokfast tom holders although some parts were painted black rather than chromed. Some customers in shops at the time thought that these parts were made out of plastic. 1979 saw the last of the Olympic line which was replaced with the Premier Club range.
1974 snare drum line up and snare strainers
1974 Tom tom line up
1974 Bongos and practice pads
Finishes chart 1976-77
Finishes chart 1978-79
1315 Hi-Hat stand foot plate
Bass Drum T handle and claw
Bass drum pedal model 1251
1245 Model stool with extra comfy rubber seat!!
2 types of tom holders for the early 70's
Everplay heads as fitted to Olympic drums just the same as Premier drums
The very basic 1303 snare drum stand
1970's hardware selection although the cymbal stand is shown with the older style base
Snare stand top embossed with Olympic logo
Bass drum mounted cymbal holder
Strong fibre cases of which some are still on the go today
Cases - text
1388 single tom holder from 1976 onwards
1392 twin tom holder from 1976 onwards
Early 70's disappearing Bass drum spurs
The 1974 bass drum selection. The 18 inch drum is very rare.
1976-77 - 5 piece Model B1033 (22 inch bass) in Mahogany Wrap finish
14x5.5 chrome snare model number 1005
4 Piece, single headed, late 70's model 1031
Four piece olympic in GSP kit model number 1031. Pic taken from 1976-77 catalogue
5 Piece, late 70's model 1033
12x8 Tom. Mahogany finish. 1976
1973 - Kit 60 for the beginner
1973 - Kit 60 for the beginner - details
1973 - Kit 62 for the beginner
1973 - Kit 62 for the beginner - details
1973 Europa Single Kit - Model No. 1031 in BSP
1973 Europa Single Kit - Model No. 1031 in BSP - details
1973 Europa Twin - Model No. 1033 in RSP
1973 Europa Twin - Model No. 1033 in RSP - details
1978-79 Four piece in White Duroplastic.
Kit number 1031
1978-79 Five piece in Red.
Kit number 1033
Super Olympic kit. 1976 with superior hardware and full compliment of lugs.
Super Olympic 13x9 tom in black Duroplastic.
Super Olympic 1035 snare
Super snare stand 7313. This was similar to Beverley hardware.
Super hi-hat stand 7315 - same as the stand supplied to the USA
Super Bass pedal 7251 - again similar to pedal supplied to USA