I am a huge Beatle fan (since I was 7 years old) so with that said my main set I play is a modern Ludwig Fab-4 black oyster kit located up in the music room. However, i just aquired an original 1964 (according to the highest s/n) black oyster Ludwig kit. All other parts are now trickleing in such as the Rogers Swiv-o-matic tom holder, 18", 20" and 14"HH all which are 60's Paiste 602. '60's original Black Oyster jazz festival snare, Ludwig buck rodgers snare stand ect.. As you can see this set I am restoring is going to be as close to Ringos first 22" set he aquired in 1964. Every detail down to the proper HH clutch is being fulfilled.
Now here is the question, The anticipation of playing these is driving me nuts, however, how many of you would consider this a "playable" set or a "do not touch" show peice. The set will be displayed in the living room.