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Value of a 1963 Ludwig New Yorker? Last viewed: 2 days ago

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Hi Guys,

I would like to figure out the approximate value of my 1963 Ludwig New Yorker Drum Set. It is pretty original. All Original Hardware including hihat stand, snare stand, cymbal stand, cowbell and holder, some original heads. The New Yorker did not come with a floor tom so the original owner added one in 1968. The only work done on the drums: Chris Heuer fixed the bearing edges. All the drum hardware is nickel except for the 1968 floor tom, which is chrome. The drums are in exceptional condition inside and out. There is no pitting on the hardware. There is only minor pitting on the L400 Snare drum. There is no lifting on the wraps.

Thanks for your help.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Nice jumbo sized photos. Makes me feel like I'm right there. Beauties. Let's start the bidding at $1,500, do I hear $1,500?

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Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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Love it! If the snare is chrome over brass, the value would go up considerably. I dig the sizes of the New Yorker, but the Super Classic configuration is a bit more collectible.

Norm

1964 Slingerland Stage Band in Black Diamond Pearl
Posted on 12 years ago
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From norman931

Love it! If the snare is chrome over brass, the value would go up considerably. I dig the sizes of the New Yorker, but the Super Classic configuration is a bit more collectible.

I do not think that snare is chrome over brass due to the light pitting. My understanding is that the chrome over brass does not pit. Is that correct?

Posted on 12 years ago
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What does exactly mean "fixing bearing edge"?

Were they re-cut?.

If yes then I should suggest you to sold snare separately.

It will be hard to get 1000$ for drums only on ebay

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Posted on 12 years ago
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From snurf

What does exactly mean "fixing bearing edge"?Were they re-cut?.If yes then I should suggest you to sold snare separately.It will be hard to get 1000$ for drums only on ebay

Yes, the bearing edges were re-cut.

Posted on 12 years ago
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From snurf

What does exactly mean "fixing bearing edge"?Were they re-cut?.If yes then I should suggest you to sold snare separately.It will be hard to get 1000$ for drums only on ebay

Here is a picture of the bearing Edge and the inside of the 12" tom. Chris Heuer of Heuer Drum Lab did the work. He is the top drum mechanic I know of. He does the work for drummers like Vinny Colaiuta and Ringo Star. I highly recommend him. I was aware that having the bearing edges cut can affect the value of the drums; however, the bearing edges were awful. They sounded terrible. Chris Heuer transformed them. They now sound fantastic.

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Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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so now this additional ft makes this kit a downbeat sweet

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 12 years ago
#8
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What a sweet kit. The purists will not like the recut edges, but my opinion is that drums were made to be played. A lot of drums left the factory in less than stellar shape "back in the day". I don't think there is anything wrong at all with improving a drum to make it a superior instrument as that is kind of the point. Of course it is probably true that a kit like yours with immaculate factory edges would be worth more, but I think you have a great kit anyway.

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 12 years ago
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