Yeah, you're sure right there, 1800.00 at Guitar Center for the New Classic Bop kit, and I don't get any mojo!

48.

It took me a while, but I've come to realize that I should be playing classic rock on classic drums.

Interesting, al, but should you play the same drums or similar drums to the ones the music was recorded on?

For example if you're playing late '70s and early '80s hair band stuff, should you use one of those deep shell, monster Japanese kits (pearl, tama, Yamaha) like so many of those guys used?

And if you play '60s rock use '60s Rogers, Ludwig, etc?

?????

I'm with you Mr. Ploughman, they and I, just got old(er).

46.8 Y.O.

The Numbers in the quote above have been revised to reflect newer posts.

The '40s are gaining, the tally is now:

53 total responses with age

27 (50.9%) under 50

26 (49.01%) 50 and over

37.7% are between 50 - 59

and 56.6% are between 48 - 62

that's a pretty significant number in a 14 year span.

so for what it's worth, still interesting to discuss, not in any way conclusive.

R97

m

I'm sure the numbers are similar to the vintage guitar market. I think the hypothesis that, as baby boomers near retirement age, they will begin to sell off their collections, the price will start to level or drop on many items, but perhaps they'll still go up on some ultra-desirable things. The bubble burst in the guitar market a few years ago, and drums have tapered off a bit as well. It certainly is a buyer's market, and I'm not convinced there's going to be a resurgence. There simply may not be the robust market for these items there once was. Even if a sizable proportion of young people suddenly become interested, there aren't as many of these potential buyers.

55 born on date 1955.

I have vintage and modern kits. They all have different character and I really appreciate each one individually. I toured for a number of years in the 70's and always played a 26, 12, 13, 14, 16 , supra, Ludwig kit (Black Cortex). Still have most of the drums. Also have Pearl masters, Premier Signia (nicest shells I've ever seen), Ludwig birch, '67 Ludwig Maple, and just picked up a new Classic maple. I love 'em all! I also have a Roland kit that's great for not waking the dead (actually it was a very expensive failed experiment in live performance).

Still play every weekend. SO, how non-committal was that?

Oh, and as someone else so eloquently stated I'm not a collector, I just seem to accumulate.

Dave

Do you think as baby boomers retire they will sell off their drums? I don't know if I will, at least I can't see any reason to do so at this time.

Do you plan on selling your stuff?

One last thought, why do so few of the great Jazz guys, and even the rock, and blues cats play vintage drums. Many say in articles that they have them but I've seen quite a few of these guys playing relatively new drums?

Why do so many of us in our 40s, 50s, and 60s play vintage, besides those of us who bought them new.

Besides the drummers that prefer new drums, I imagine because of endorsements - the famous drummers are getting free drums, publicity and money to use the latest offerings.