If you re-cut them, their collectability goes down. It doesn't mean they're worth any less, though. Heck, since they would be easier to tune, you'd think they would be worth more. Maybe to a "player", but definitely not to a collector or vintage drum afficianado.My 1970 downbeat has edges that are thick, round, and totally uneven, but it is part of the kit's charm and its vintage sound. I love it and wouldn't get them re-cut.
As each drum was from a different downbeat kit i'm guessing there's not much collectors value anyway and all i'm intrested in is the quality of sound. The high tom doesn't seem to play as nicely as the other two. Do you think this could be to do with the edges??