I appreciate the folks who answered my previous question about pre-serial number Ludwigs! Here's just one more:
I have the opportunity to choose between buying those pre-serial number Ludwigs (9x13, 16x16, 14x22 for $1470—I believe they're Super Classics) or a set of 1969-71 Ludwig Standards (22/16/13/12 with 14" snare $850).
The Standards are nearly half the price—and I'd be getting the snare; but I believe Standards (from some of my meager research) are not exactly high-quality. I don't have the opportunity to play them—both sets are being sold in different parts of the country. The pre-serial seller is a respected drum seller; the Standard seller is trustworthy and a recording studio owner.
Both sets are the color I'm looking for (blue sparkle).
Basically I'd love for people to give me their opinions—it's really hard for me to make a choice. One set is vintage; the other less so. What would you do? Thanks!!