You really can't assign any 'general' values. Each and every kit has to be taken on a case by case basis. For instance, a super clean and original clear kit will bring more, than any 'scratched to hell' ruby kit. The ruby is the more desirable color, but 'condition' is everything. Drum sets vary wildly in the condition you may find them in. That factor, condition, more than color, or anything else, determines value. That, and how much someone is willing to pay for them.

John

I understand all that, and you are correct. However, I'm trying to research what value the color adds or subtracts from a baseline.

I just bought a clear Vistalite 12-13-16-22 with matching snare for $1,300 plus $100 shipping. Some people think I overpaid; until they are delivered, I can't really agree or disagree. The photos were nice and the money was there, plus the big 5-0 is on the horizon.

But clear is what I wanted and I wouldn't have bothered for any other color, even for less money.

This is what i think when it comes to vista's color's..Clear and Blue ae the most common colors..Yellow would be next,then Amber then Red and the rarest color being Green..But when it comes to the pattern's set's color's these would be rarer than the one color set's..Of color's let's say a 5 pc with matching snare in clear say 1,000.00 but let's say same set in Green 2,500.00 same set's in Pattern's say 2,500.00+..So yes i say color and condition plays a part...Mikey

First, I have to disagree with one of the above posters... There are far more amber kits than yellow.

When the Vista line was reintroduced in 2000, prices for most of the Vintage stuff skyrocketed. I remember not being able to touch a 12/13/16/22 green or red kit in nice condition for under $2500. But now that has all died down. I picked up a stellar condition red 12/13/16/22 kit with matching snare for $1250 last year from a drum store in Boston.

The most valuable single color Vista kit is an amber in true Bonham sizes. It will almost always be worth a bunch.

You also have to factor it that people associate the amber color in certain sizes with a certain drummer, so that does something to the value of those kits. Also, people just getting into Vistalites tend to veer towards the clear kits (I had two drum shops tell me this...), so the prices of those are down a touch, due to how often they come around.