Post some pictures here.

True Vistalites had only one shade of green. If yours look like mint or coke bottle green, they are NOT true Vistas.

The best way to tell is by looking at the seams inside the shell. If the seam is a 'V' shaped channel, it's an old Ludwig shell. If the seam is filled, or level and smooth, it's a modern RCI shell.

John

I think he meant mint as in good shape!

Yes Mint as in condition.

Seams are V shaped, so far so good. maybe I got lucky.

Thanks

Google vistalite drums.That site has all kinds of info on vistalites.One way to tell the phonys are the B/O badges.If the circle R (as in registered trademark) is blurry,or if the A in USA dips below the Ludwig logo...it's a phony repro badge.

Good luck with the vistas.

Steve B

If those are 'V' shaped channels in there then yes, you really lucked out! Those are legit 70's Ludwig Vistalite shells.

Congrats on a great score! Rare kit indeed. Hold on to it. It will only continue to increase in value with time.

John