I have a 1970's Ludwig OctaPlus drumset, butcher block, with about 40 Z cymbals. I am the one and only owner. Could anyone give me an idea as to the value of my kit.
The picture attached here with the Korg Keyboard in it is a small portion of the kit that I had setup to do some recording with recently.
I have a 1970's Ludwig OctaPlus drumset, butcher block, with about 40 Z cymbals. I am the one and only owner. Could anyone give me an idea as to the value of my kit.
Welcome!
We need to see pix and in depth descriptions, any mods, extra holes, parts missing or exchanged, the easy stuff, you know?
About 98% is still orginal gear, speed king pedals, Ludwig cymbal and drum stands and in great shape. I have added a new hihat stand and a couple of cymbal stands. I've added some pictures.
I'm trying to see what the value is and then decide if I want to sell.
Not seeking anything other than a ball park value at this time. thanks for your help
40 cymbals at $70 each....$2800
Octoplus .......................$1200
Ballpark....................... $4000
Like buying a pig in a poke.......... good luck !!
Now you have a ballpark, but it may not be the park you want. So, listing some of the more valuable cymbals will make a huge difference in what you bring. This is why it is important to show, with some detail, the extent of what you have. You could have some cymbals that are worth quite a lot, and then again, they could all be worth 70 bucks each. Knowing the approximate vintage of them is going to be another key indicator as to value. The drums are 3 ply shells, so they will be a little more desirable, but being butcher block and concert toms, I think 1200 is ambitious, but that is just my opinion.
The money, for you, is going to be in the cymbals. Knowing what you have and the approximate era will make all the difference. Some 40s era Ks are more desirable and valuable than some 50s era, 50s are more valuable than 60s, 60s more than 70s, 70s more than 80s....as far as As go, the same holds true.
Not to burst your bubble, but I bought a OctoPlus Butcher Block Ludwig kit off e-bay a few years back for $660, plus an additional $120 for shipping. I had already owned a "Bonham" set in the BB finish and also had added a few extra toms over the years in BB finish. I broke up the OctoPlus and now have 3 complete kits. One for home practice, one for the band practice, and a whole bunch of drums on a pallet for gigs, depending on the size of the venue we play. I do love that 70's sound from a good Ludwig kit!
Stale........
40 cymbals at $70 each....$2800Octoplus .......................$1200Ballpark....................... $4000 Like buying a pig in a poke.......... good luck !!
Classic era, classic kit, and the Cortex finishes are fairly bulletproof! Butcher block wasn't the most popular finish, but it's desirable for some.
With a correct Ludwig snare, and hardware, and in great condition, I'd say the kit could fetch up to $1500, maybe more from a very motivated buyer. Timing is everything though, and the economy is pretty soft for used gear right now... a few years ago, they were certainly worth more. And let's be realistic, concert toms haven't made a comeback yet (although I'm mounting a one-drummer campaign to change that!)
But the cymbals are a real variable here. Assuming they're all '70s vintage, which means they're probably all A's, you can figure roughly $5 an inch. But that varies by cymbal somewhat. A 20" crash or ride for example would be fairly priced at $90-100, but a pair of 14" hats are not going to be $5/inch at 28"! Figure $100-150 max on those. But if selling en masse, you'll need to come down a bit on that because the overall price will just be too high for most people.
A little more clarification will help with determining value:
Sizes, models & conditions of cymbals
Condition of drums
Which snare?
Case/bags included?
Bermuda
