Theres an absolutely gorgeous Black Onyx Rogers Londoner V set on the bay right now. Good price, great drums, fabulous condition. They are worthy.

Must have been a good price ..... I can't find the set anywhere!! DOH

Its gone

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rogers-Londoner-Dayton-Black-Onyx-PRISTINE_W0QQitemZ130192386898QQihZ003QQcategoryZ119015QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Email the seller........ who knows.

My luck !!!! Violin Thank you for the help and the link Ploughman. You rock!!

You should contact the seller. He still has them. That much I do know.

I've only been into buying vintage drums for about 4 - 5 years now, although I've appreciated the old tubs since I was a kid.

The name of the game here is patience and diligence. Watch eBay, but don't expect to find a mint 64 Ludwig 4 piece going for $200.00. Check out local music stores, flea markets, estate sales and yard sales.

If you're looking for a popular brand in a popular wrap, consider piecing the kit together over time. Example: There will be plenty of red sparkle 1960's Ludwigs kicking around on eBay over the next 10 - 20+ years.

Don't disregard an implant kit, just because it's not 100% original. If you are into collecting drums as an investment, then be prepared to pay a hefty price for that originality. If you're a player, then just find a solid kit that sounds good and bang away.

Lastly, keep a stash of cash handy just in case that deal-of-a-lifetime comes along. You never know where or when it will pop up.

Big .. thanks for the info, but due to some unfortunate events, I'm going to sell off the majority, if not all, of my equiptment. A band member passed away and he had no family, not much money and really nothing worth much at all. The set I was playing is going to be raffled off Feb.9th at a benefit concert, and all proceeds will go towards funeral expenses. I think my days of drumming are over. Life's too short. I've been drumming professionally for over 15 years, and to see a bandmate pass at the age of 39 really makes you think twice about things. If I was drumming with millions coming in, well that'd be different. Thanks to all who have given me advice in the past and for the laughs along the way. Maybe some day I'll pick up sticks again, but I doubt it.

Give yourself some time, but dont make any rash decisions you are going to regret in a few weeks. Im very sorry about your friend, my condolances to you, and to his family. That is indeed a tragic sudden loss.

Prayers.

Hello Just_Me,

Sorry for your loss of your bandmate. It's really hard, it happened to me a few years back. I agree with Ploughman, don't give up drumming, give yourself a well deserved break but don't decide at times like this.

Matt