The drums and hardware would currently sell for between $800-$1000 in excellent condition with no alterations and all original parts. The cymbals could be worth a few hundred if they are Avedis Zildjians and up to several thousand dollars if they re old K. Zildjians.

$1600 is a little too much for the current market -unless the cymbals are K's. -which I doubt. They are probably A's.

Blue sparkle is probably the most common color of vintage Ludwig drum sets. And the 22-13-16 setup is called a Super Classic. The extra floor tom would make it more like what Buddy Rich played -or Ian Paice of Deep Purple -or Mitch Mitchell of the Jimi Hendrix Experience. But I don't think there was an official name for that configuration.

Pictures?

How about some pix?

Thanks for responding....I sold the 4 shells tonight for 1,100.00 to someone from craigslist,actually the only person to show up.Although the snare was 1965 the shells were actually 1961/62.I still have the snare and all the hardware including stands,pedals, and cymbals....so I think I made out alright. The guy who bought it seemed very knowledgable and already had the blue sparkle snare to the set.He did seem surprised that the bass drum had wfl blue painted bands around it. I will list what I have left in the for sale section.Thanks for a great site.....

As for my new found money..it will go to a good cause...my son's bands need a new P.A. system..

That was a realistic price. I would say that all parties should be happy with that deal -saying that having not actually seen the drums in question. So, congrats on the sale.D' Drummer

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You would get £1000.00 for a kit like this in the UK if it's in good condition.

Obviously without photo's it's difficult to judge the condition, But ludwig do command big prices here.