Have had a few nibbles, but so far no one's stepped through the door yet. Pretty confident that if they arrive with cash, that they will leave with drums. Not in a panic though, got em set up right here, and they're nice to look at, and I even sit down play them for a bit sometimes. In answer to John; don't know too much about the hi-hat cymbals. Cleaned off about an inch of... tarnish/patina, (debated about it) but just has small Pearl engraved. They have some stick creases (?) more on one than the other, but they don't look bad and sound pretty good. Figured this was as good an application for them as any - certainly not collector pieces, but functional.

That's a beautiful kit and IMO, a steal! I recently sold my '66 Star, 22/12/14 no snare, for $400 on Craigslist which was more than I was expecting as I priced it high. The ad copy will draw non-collectors in and may sell them on the kit. You're ad talks about the restoration and configuration in decent detail, but that's mostly of interest to collectors, one possible market. I think one thing that may help folks is adding more description of the drums sound, and put it at the top. Buzz words that people like are 'warm', 'resonant', 'hip & vintage' (for the wrap color/design, 'lively', 'boomy', 'desirable',etc... I've also always included the type of music I play, and suggest where it may sound good. I try to remember that I'm selling something to someone who may or may not be as interested in the details of the kit as I am.

It may not be of interest to you, but here's the copy of the ad I just used.

For sale is a 3 piece Star drum set from 1966 in the original oyster pearl wrap including bass hoop inlay. The kit is in excellent condition. Drum sizes are as follows: 14"x22" bd, 14"x14" ft, 8"x12" rt. The toms have Aquarian texture coated heads in very good condition and the bass has a Remo Powerstroke 3 that is practically new. This sale does not include any cymbals, extra stands or snare drum, only the two tom drums, bass drum and attached hardware are included in the sale. This kit has that warm, big sound you only get from a '60's era vintage kit built with 3ply shell. . .at a VERY reasonable price. I am asking $400 for the three pieces, but will entertain reasonable offers for this great vintage kit.

The photo with cymbals and such is in my studio and is only for reference. I have 2 Zildjian A crash cymbals and a boom cymbal stand for an additional fee if needed.

BTW, I sold it in 2 days for full price.

Good luck with your sale!

Brian

I totally agree with Brian. Pitch it to the non collector drummer who might want vintage mojo. Show that the kit is good value next to many new ones. Vintage and retro is definitely something many people are keen on but they may wonder about how strong and useable the old kits are. So put their minds at rest by telling them what a cool live kit it would be and how it's tough as nails - if it wasn't it wouldn't have made to 40+ years old. Maybe shoot a quick video clip and put the youtube link in the ad showing what a totally awesome sounding kit it is. I for one would happily set that kit up on the biggest stage in the world and be confident it'll sound great and hold together and I'm sure you would too, so let the buyers know that. Good luck