This week I picked up a 1967 Ludwig Oyster Blue Pearl Drum kit. Sizes are: 12" Tom, 14" Floor Tom, 20" Bass and a matching Ludwig Festival snare drum. All drums have a white interior. The bass drum has some of the white paint rubed off. Does this hurt the value? Is it a good idea to repaint the interiors?They have the date Jan. 26 1967 stamped on the inside. The are in great shape. The wrap is in great condition with minimal scratches. The Set is missing the bottom rim on the floor tom and 1 bass drum hoop. I have posted some pictures, please tell me what you see wrong with it and did I get a good deal for $400. Is it more a players grade or collectors grade kit? What do you think the kit would be worth with when it is complete with the missing bass drum hoop, bottom floor tom rim and new heads? The pictures really don't do the kit justice, it is really beautiful!!
Good Deal on Ludwig Blue Oyster Pearl?
More pictures... In the last picture the floor tom (resonant side) looks like a split along the edge. Is that a problem and can it be fixed?
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That would be called a steal... Since the snare drum can go for $300 or more. DO NOT re-paint the interiors.
It could be collectors grade if you clean it up, find the correct era parts and show us better photos.
The set would be $1200 and up in that color with those sizes.
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Its worth at least twice that much and most likely more with the snare included.....did you have a gun and a mask when the deal went thru....Cool1
Does this hurt the value?
No. Original is always best!
Is it a good idea to repaint the interiors?
They have the date Jan. 26 1967 stamped on the inside.
No. It is best t leave as much original paint as possible including NOT cleaning them too aggressively. That ink stamp adds to the value.
I have posted some pictures, please tell me what you see wrong with it and did I get a good deal for $400.
Yes, you got an extremely great deal!
Is it more a players grade or collectors grade kit?
Both!
What do you think the kit would be worth with when it is complete with the missing bass drum hoop, bottom floor tom rim and new heads?
Maybe $2500.00+ when all cleaned up and put right -in my opinion. Blue Oyster Pearl of that type is an EXTREMELY valuable finish -probably second only to Black Oyster Pearl
In the last picture the floor tom (resonant side) looks like a split along the edge. Is that a problem and can it be fixed?
Yes, it's a problem, and yes it can be fixed (and should be fixed by an experienced place such as Precision Drum Company (for example) -unless you are good at repairs, yourself. You could try to repair it yourself with the proper glue and clamps, too, but a nice Blue Oyster Pearl Ludwig kit like that is worth the investment to get it done competently. I can't really get a sense of how deep into the ply that split goes from the pictures -so I am erring on the side of safe advice.
And keep any and all of the original Weathermaster heads, too! If they are in good shape, then you can use them as resonant heads. They are dirty -but they can be cleaned with a scrubby and a product called "Soft Scrub with bleach" -kitchen/bathroom type product. A little warm water, some mild elbow grease and you would be very surprised how good they can come out. Be careful not to scrub off the Weathermaster logo!
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Does this hurt the value?No. Original is always best! Is it a good idea to repaint the interiors?They have the date Jan. 26 1967 stamped on the inside.No. It is best t leave as much original paint as possible including NOT cleaning them too aggressively. That ink stamp adds to the value. I have posted some pictures, please tell me what you see wrong with it and did I get a good deal for $400.Yes, you got an extremely great deal! Is it more a players grade or collectors grade kit?Both! What do you think the kit would be worth with when it is complete with the missing bass drum hoop, bottom floor tom rim and new heads? Maybe $2500.00+ when all cleaned up and put right -in my opinion. Blue Oyster Pearl of that type is an EXTREMELY valuable finish -probably second only to Black Oyster PearlIn the last picture the floor tom (resonant side) looks like a split along the edge. Is that a problem and can it be fixed?Yes, it's a problem, and yes it can be fixed (and should be fixed by an experienced place such as Precision Drum Company (for example) -unless you are good at repairs, yourself. You could try to repair it yourself with the proper glue and clamps, too, but a nice Blue Oyster Pearl Ludwig kit like that is worth the investment to get it done competently. I can't really get a sense of how deep into the ply that split goes from the pictures -so I am erring on the side of safe advice.And keep any and all of the original Weathermaster heads, too! If they are in good shape, then you can use them as resonant heads. They are dirty -but they can be cleaned with a scrubby and a product called "Soft Scrub with bleach" -kitchen/bathroom type product. A little warm water, some mild elbow grease and you would be very surprised how good they can come out. Be careful not to scrub off the Weathermaster logo!
O-Lugs, Thank you very much for the information. I have a question. The first picture of the second posting shows the floor tom (res side). You can see the split in that picture too. The last picture is a close up. The rest of the drums are ok. My question is, If I do nothing but put a head and rim on it will it be ok for awhile. Also, how much do you think the repair cost and who could I trust to do the job right? I live in Columbia SC and doubt if there is anyone around here that can do it. Is there a website I could go to that would tell me how to do the repair?
Yes, I think it would be okay for awhile -maybe a long time, even! Storm Trooper The thing is that it's a REALLY nice kit -one of the nicest I've seen. You owe it to yourself to make it as minty as can be and you will have yourself a lifelong treasure! I'm sure there is someone around SC who can do the repair, but I could try and walk you through it. You will need some clamps, carpenter's glue, a syringe, blue masking tape (the kind painters use). Do you have these kinds of things?
I would Google drum repair shops in the Columbia area and see who's around, first. Make some calls and feel out a few places for prices. I'm not really sure what it would cost you -probably not much -less than $100.00 I'm sure.
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Like Old School said, go to your nearest drum shop, pro drum shop!! I found a great guy hear in the Chicago area by doing that.
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