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1967 Ludwig Jazz Set Questions Last viewed: 5 hours ago

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Hi! I have several questions about a vintage set I inherited recently. It's a Blue Sparkle 3-piece Ludwig jazz set manufactured from 1967. Rack Tom is 8x12 (3/8/1967), the bass drum is 12x20, the floor tom is 13x14. With it I received the original Ludwig snare (11/15/1965), hardware, a "Speed King" WFL kick pedal, gig bags and a road case for hardware and cymbals. I also have two Zildjian cymbals that are either 1950's or 1960's era from what I can tell from the stamp as well as a set of 14-inch ZYN high-hats. One of the Zildjian's is an 18-inch ride the other is a 15-inch crash/ride. All the drums have the keystone plate on them. What should I be asking for this kit? Would it be smarter to split it up and sell it that way? What should I take pictures of to help? Thanks so much in advance!

Jon

Posted on 13 years ago
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From pagano.jon

Hi! I have several questions about a vintage set I inherited recently. It's a Blue Sparkle 3-piece Ludwig jazz set manufactured from 1967. Rack Tom is 8x12 (3/8/1967), the bass drum is 12x20, the floor tom is 13x14. With it I received the original Ludwig snare (11/15/1965), hardware, a "Speed King" WFL kick pedal, gig bags and a road case for hardware and cymbals. I also have two Zildjian cymbals that are either 1950's or 1960's era from what I can tell from the stamp as well as a set of 14-inch ZYN high-hats. One of the Zildjian's is an 18-inch ride the other is a 15-inch crash/ride. All the drums have the keystone plate on them. What should I be asking for this kit? Would it be smarter to split it up and sell it that way? What should I take pictures of to help? Thanks so much in advance!Jon

It's blue. Ludwig kits in blue should always be split up to maximize profit. The cymbals can be cut down (provided you have a power bench) and sold as unique hitters. The WFL hardware pieces are usually worthless without the WRL kit to match them to. Perhaps you can use them to sweeten the deal on a single part purchase. A better idea might be to remove the hardware and sell it off as lugs, rims, and shells. That will push it a little higher. Hope it goes well for ya and have a happy first of the month. Great time to sell.

What Would You Do
Posted on 13 years ago
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Can't wait to see what this is about.

Believe it or else!
Posted on 13 years ago
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From MickM

Can't wait to see what this is about.

It's the 1st. That's my road. Hopefully, no one is silly enough to drive another road.

What Would You Do
Posted on 13 years ago
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Thanks for the help! I've been looking on eBay and I've noticed some sets and pieces from the same era go for multiple hundred dollars a drum. Is it safe to assume the demand for certain colors is higher than others. Also, what do you mean by 'cut down' the cymbals? Physically cut them to a smaller size? Thanks again!

Posted on 13 years ago
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From pagano.jon

Thanks for the help! I've been looking on eBay and I've noticed some sets and pieces from the same era go for multiple hundred dollars a drum. [COLOR="Red"](1)[/COLOR]Is it safe to assume the demand for certain colors is higher than others. [COLOR="red"](2)[/COLOR]Also, what do you mean by 'cut down' the cymbals? Physically cut them to a smaller size? Thanks again!

[COLOR="Red"](1)[/COLOR] Yes, assuming your assumption is correct.

[COLOR="red"](2)[/COLOR] Try verbal, psychological, and emotional tactics first. If that doesn't cut them down to size, move on to the physical stuff. Keep that as your ace in the hole.....last resort only.

;)

Kevin
Posted on 13 years ago
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