Hi i own a 10 piece pearl kit finished with hieroglyphics, the shells are wood/fibre-glass the drums are heavy but sound superb.Does anyone know how i can find the true value for insurance purposes, i have not heard back from Pearl so am still none the wiser. No its not for sale
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Not sure what they would be worth in your part of the world,but in the U.S. the pearl fiberglass late 60's kits go for a bit more than standard MIJ's,350.00 to 400.00,compared to 150.00 250.00I know pearl was offering wood fiberglass kits in the late 70's,and they are considered good instruments,but not a hot collectable,and what you could buy/sell them for probably is what someone will pay, depending on the day/alignment of the planets etc. I would say in the U.S. even though it is a ton of drums , 800.00 but they could go a couple of hundred north or south of that.
Thanks for that, wouldnt sell just insure, they're too much fun
Hi i own a 10 piece pearl kit finished with hieroglyphics, the shells are wood/fibre-glass the drums are heavy but sound superb.Does anyone know how i can find the true value for insurance purposes, i have not heard back from Pearl so am still none the wiser. No its not for sale
Hi, can you post a couple of pictures? I always loved that finish!
What are the sizes? What snare do you have with it?
1982 Ludwig Classic in white Cortex, 24-13-14-18 + Coliseum snare
For quieter gigs:
Early '70s Whitehall Tiger Eye Pearl 20-12-14-14
Neglected but thinking about:
Early '70s Sonor Champions in Rosewood, 22-12-13-16
If you're wanting a value for insurance purposes, here's the way I understand it... what's it gonna cost you to replace it? I agree with the above that here in the good ole USA, 70s Pearl Wood-Fiberglass drums aren't sought after and don't bring much. IF something were to happen to yours, you could probably replace it for $300 to $400, even in near-mint condition -- in a STANDARD wrap. The wrap you're talking about is very rare, and therefore very, very hard to replace. So, that alone at the very least should INCREASE the insurance value...
I'd discuss it more with your agent (if you trust him, and if not, find one you do!) and just let him know the situation...
Bill
Cherryvale, Ks
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