would i be better parting it out?

Tough call. Some would be against parting any kit out. I honestly don't know the best route. I would be inclined to pull parts and such, but the shells look pretty good, don't they? If the shells are good, then why not keep them together and allow someone to restore the kit? That would make the most sense. You won't get as much money (potentially), but the kit will live again and be a great player in the right hands. Just a thought.

P.S. I don't think that's a Londoner.

yes the shells are in great shape. if not a londoner what is it? i tryed to look it up by the serial # but did not have much luck. i thought it was that just by the picture of the londener. Jump For Joy

Ahhhhh....you mean the Londoner Six. I thought you were saying it was just a Londoner. I got ya. Yes, it does appear to be a Londoner Six. You may wish to sell it as is or restore it yourself. Your call. The shells really appear pretty nice.

Londoner VI, Spanish Gold color, exactly as pictured in the 1976 catalogue on page 7. 12, 13, 14, 16, 22, with dynasonic snare drum, two cymbal stands, snare stand, pedal, and hi hat stand. Turn the triple mount around so the hi center faces the drummer, and the two lower arm are away from the drummer, it sits up nice and tight, although the 12 always was a bit of a reach.

yes the londoner 6. sorry i forgot the 6 DOH. any ideas on prices?Help2

[COLOR="DarkRed"]I am sure Ploughman is computing it now :)

If it were in great shape, sans the cracked wrap, sans a snare drum...it'd probably be worth about $800-1000 I'd guess. The lifted seam on the RT is no problem, and reparable.... but the cracked wrap on the FT is a bummer...

Only a custom color re-wrap would be able to match that hue.....and it's too bad the res side bass stuff is gone too...hoops, T's, claws...:(

Mister T Only the most mercenary would dare part out a complete vintage Rogers kit.....[/COLOR]

[COLOR="DarkOrange"]

I just noticed, it's got the Memrilock rack assembly and bass spurs, but the FT legs are the last generation Swivomatics.[/COLOR]

It is a 1976 kit, between 75 and 78.

Is the bass shell cracked? Looking at the bottom of the bass in the picture, it appears to have a crack running front to back? That will definately impact the price you could get for it.