Here's the story I get, although I haven't laid eyes on the drums to verify any of this: 1976 Ludwig Vistalite kit in yellow, 12-13-16-22. Normal wear, scuffs, with two main issues: 13" has a repaired crack at the seam and all three toms are missing bottom rims and rods.
$400-500? Or is that a little low?
Just to clarify--they're not concert toms. The drums have lugs for the bottoms but are missing the rims and rods.
Any help would be welcome--I need to make an offer on these drums fairly soon. Thanks, all.
Get them down to 350.00 you'll be good! that way if the crack is unrepairable you could spend the cash for a replacement 13" tom!
Apparently the crack has already been repaired. The guy started out asking $1,000. I think we're down to the $500 range now.
the color Isn't that rare, and depending on the crack repair?? man it's your call I'm not there to look at them! if it feels good to you! your call.
I say that is a pretty decent price!
I had a set of green vistas which were considered the rarest of the solid colors, but I still think yellow is harder to find.
Finding a matching snare might prove to be difficult.
Also remember there are fakes out there.
So my final say, is the patterns are the rarest vistas, then green/yellow - amber (Usually more money because of Bonham) - red - then the most common - white, black, clear, blue.
David
Thanks to all for the advice. I should get to see the kit this weekend. Will post pix if I wind up with 'em.
Met the guy, checked the drums out, brought 'em home with me. Now begins the long series of questions on the main board about cleaning them and getting them put together properly. Thanks for everyone's help.
