Well, if it is true that a lot of owners of "vintage" drums are in their 50's and 60's and if it is also true (as someone stated previously) that as those drummers get older they may either sell their kits or downsize their collections, and if this economy doesn't suddenly and miraculously recover, then it won't have to rain money because there may be a lot more "vintage" sets on the market.

But then the question remains will there be a new generation who is as enamoured with drums from the 50's and 60's as the previous generation?

I know I'm keeping my kits, and may add more in hopes that someday I may have a grandchild who plays, since my daughters have lost interest.

(also because I still play my stuff and it brings me great joy)

I know I'm new here, but who say's people sell their drums when they get older. I'm going to be buried with mine.

He who dies with the most stuff, wins! lol.

I'm 32... I like having different drums that sound different. Same goes for Guitars.. I have a collection of those too. Older drums are a great way to jump in the pool without going AS broke.. Many old pieces are imperfect, and inexpensive.. and once restored, they look as good as new for half the price. If you look in my snare closet... I have Steel, Copper, Aluminum, Woods of different types, brass... Acrylic.. all sorts of different sounds.

Sweet, I def feel that different tools for different tasks applies to drums. I like older stuff and newer stuff and I don't think there is just one "sound" that is the right sound for drums, it's also what you like. Drummers no matter what age are as diverse as the drums we play.

I'm not sure this analogy will work, but...

My other hobby is Amateur Radio. There is an entire sub set in that group of folks, worldwide, that restore and operate vintage (1930's thru 1980's) equipment. Transmitters, receivers, transceivers and accessories. One of the pluses in this old, mostly tube type equipment is you can work on it. Amazingly, there is a large contingent of younger operators getting into this stuff. Some since it's easy to work on, but most just because the stuff is 'neat'.

Unlike vintage drums, which to me sound better than new for the most part. This stuff does not operate as well as new equipment. What will weigh in at around three hundred pounds and take up a space of forty some inches wide by about a foot high and a bit more deep can now literally be replaced with something that weighs about three pounds and is about the size of a couple vhs video tapes stacked on top of each other.

That being said, their are lots of younger guys kneeling at the old gear alter. I'm constantly amazed when a high school kid calls me up and wants to borrow a tube checker so he can repair his 'new' (ca. 1956) gear that they have just purchased.

My point after all of this rambling? These old drums will find a life with the 'kids' coming up now. As long as we continue to rescue this stuff from land fills, there will be more old tubs to thump long after we're gone IMHO.

You're mileage may vary...

Well said! I think you've made some excellent points. I don't know what more can be said. I started to appreciate "vintage" gear when I became vintage. But I too am pleased to see younger drummers appreciating older gear. Live long and prosper, I'm sure our drums will do the same.

ill be 60 in may and been playing since 14 years old and have not paid attention to vintage kits in general until recently although i always had a 60 's kit of some kind especially the cymbals ive always like there sound

[COLOR="Blue"][/COLOR] I would have to say in my case the drummer is older than the kit. I bought my Ludwig WMP new in 1978 complete with a COB Supra. 400. My first new set was a 1972 Ludwig WMP with (2) 24" Kicks, 16 & 18 " FL/toms and a 10# Zildjian 24" Pie!! By now you know that I am in my 50's. Still playing. Just in the opening lineup for Mark Chesnutt in Texas. Cool thing is, My kit is like brand new, not a scratch. The DW Guy's on the road go bonkers over my set up. Life is good, but it hauls ass.

I'll be 58 soon and came into drumming at 1970.

Drums always were a main hobby and permanently flashing again&again in my soul after finishing active drumming at middle of 80's.

I feel that I became a really mad after 50 - take off and clean my dusty first own set, and soon found and grabbed one more, and... :D

Oldschool drums = beauty sound = soul is singing again !!

Hello everyone...Wow...over 3900 views...I have read the entire thread. Very, very good. I am 55 now. I think MCJNIC said it best to me" AGE & DEATH DO NOT GO HAND IN HAND" True and profound. I have a couple of modern Luddy kits. Got a brand spanking new Ludwig Epic for Christmas from my wife. Nice looking and sounds O.K. and I love it, mainly for who it's from. But my vintage Luddys really put it to shame in terms of sound and even looks. I love everything about vintage drums, thrill of the hunt, cleaning tension rods with your thumb nail, fixing problems, etc. I usually get orphan drums, abused and bring them back to life. When you get through with a drum and/or set and play it for the first time, it's so satisfying and rewarding, almost beyond words to me. The praise team at our church, all young people, use nothing but vintage stuff. From drums to keyboards. I am the oldest of the bunch. No body cares about the age. Play rock & roll just with a spirtual theme you know. Well, just felt like I had to get in on all this...great thread and wonderful forum. Take care...Joe