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1st poster has questions about his Ludwig Black Oyster Pearls

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Hi everybody, Sorry in advance for a long first post!

I just discovered this forum as I have been trying to learn more about the drums I bought from Bill's Drum Shop Chicago while in Junior High during '65 - '67. They were acquired over time so they aren't a "matching set" in the strictest sense. They all have keystone badges and I think are in EXCELLENT condition. Here's the line-up: acrolite 5X14 8-lug snare #22496 (all original except batter head), 20" bass #41958 (all original hardware & Speed King pedal), 8X12 tom #438119, 16X16 tom #369040. Both toms have original Ludwig heads. I have the original WHL snare stand, spur loc high-hat, standing cymbal stand and bass mounted cymbal stand. In addition I just purchased on Ebay (but have not yet received) a 9X13 tom #437??? with a February, 1967 date stamp. I paid $203 plus shipping ($35 from Hawaii). Here are my questions for any of you. In terms of collect-ability and vintage value, is Black Oyster Pearl generally desirable or is it quite common? How much would the smallish 20" bass, acrolite snare, and un-matched serial numbers negatively affect the value? Would a 22" base and a supersensitive snare from the same 2 or 3 years be more desirable? What about re-wraps? I know these are very subjective questions that there are no absolute answers for but I hope they're not dumb questions. I am just beginning to learn about my "old drums" (as my wife and kids refer to them) from a new vintage drum perspective. They obviously have a lot of sentimental value and I'm not looking to sell at this point but I haven't played them for several years and MOST of their use came in the first 12 years. I will try to get pictures to post when I can. Thanks for you patience with my questions.

Posted on 16 years ago
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Black oyster drums are pretty common, but, very collectible and valuable. Don't modify the drums. 20" bass drums are very desirable. Post pics when you can.

Posted on 16 years ago
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BOP, the wrap Ringo made famous. They demand a higher price for that reason alone. A matching snare would raise the value of the kit. There are many collectors that desire the Ludwig Keystone BOP kits based on Mr. Starr's performances on The Ed Sullivan show alone.

Posted on 16 years ago
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