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Rare Vintage 1970s Ludwig vistalite value

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I've got a Rare, Vintage 1970s Ludwig Vistalite with the red/white candy cane stripes that I'm looking to sell. Looking around, I've only seen one or two sets that match mine, but none of them have the matching snare, like mine. I'm wondering about value. How much (or little) is it worth?

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Thanks for your help!

Posted on 10 years ago
#1
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Your color is rare for sure, the concert toms hurts it a little in value, but the snare drum is very rare due to color and that it is a super sensitive model.

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Posted on 10 years ago
#2
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Do you have any idea about a price?

Posted on 10 years ago
#3
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A similar set in rather poor condition sold on Ebay back in Dec. for $595 FYI It did not have the tom.

My kit:
Ludwig Vistalite Big Beat set consisting of:
14” X 22” bass, 16” X 16” floor tom, 8” X 12” ride tom, 9” X 13” ride tom, 5” X 14” snare
Ludwig 201 Speed King bass drum pedal
Ludwig 1124 Spur-lok hit-hat with Ludwig Standard Paiste 14” cymbals (760 & 770 gr) with ching-ring
Two Ludwig Standard S-270 cymbals stands
18” Zildjian crash cymbal (1550 gr) and 20” Zildjian ride cymbal (2130 gr) with CAMCO sizzler
Gibraltar motorcycle seat-style drum throne with backrest
Posted on 10 years ago
#4
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If you want to sell the set let me know. Im interested.

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Posted on 10 years ago
#5
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That's "concert tom".

It looks like the ft has lugs and hoops on both ends.

Nice kit. :cool:

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Posted on 10 years ago
#6
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Too bad White Stripes broke up. I'm sure they would love those.

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Posted on 10 years ago
#7
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From Tinman

A similar set in rather poor condition sold on Ebay back in Dec. for $595 FYI It did not have the tom.

Oh I'd say you could hold out easily for $1,000 esp with the snare.

Those are really cool and look in nice condition.

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Posted on 10 years ago
#8
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Now I've also got the original hardware too. Should I even bother to try to sell those? Is there even a demand for them?

Posted on 10 years ago
#9
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You don't see many "C" pattern vistas around.Your kit appears to be pieced together ,and not purchased or "born together" as a set,which decreases it's value somewhat.They also could have also been a custom order,but I think,your drums are part of a larger model or set,that was broken up and sold.

Cool drums,good luck.

Steve B

Posted on 10 years ago
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