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I was offered these '70s Vistalites in exchange for a more modern Gretsch Catalina Rock kit that I own. https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/msg/d/ludwig-vistalite-drum-kit-for/6307361665.html

Those Vistalites seem to have some issues like missing original hardware, some small spider cracks along the lugs and an out of round tom. I'm not too concerned about the missing hardware as that's easily replaced and the spider cracks seem to be a common issue and aren't that big to begin with. The out of round tom is the only thing that gives me pause, even though the seller says it's not bad and the heads fit on there with no problems.

I'm planning on going to check it out in person, but I was wondering if anyone thought this was a good trade or whether I should pass?

1969 Slingerland Modern Solo 12/13/16/20
Posted on 7 years ago
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Car Driving2 As fast as you can and do the trade.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Agreed, go for it.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 7 years ago
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+1!! Go get them!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 7 years ago
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Run, skip, jump, dash, fly, swim, do what you need to do for the trade

Enjoy!

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 7 years ago
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Cool. Thanks guys. I'm definitely leaning towards trading. Like I said, it all depends on how bad that floor tom is. But, talking to him, it sounds like it might not even be that bad, or even out of round at all.

1969 Slingerland Modern Solo 12/13/16/20
Posted on 7 years ago
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You can reinforce those little spider cracks with Weld-On #4. You can buy it online. It's runny, but you can buy a syringe at any CVS and fill the tiny cracks. Dries clear and rock-hard. While you have the drums open... run a bead of Weld-On on every seam. The seam in any Vistalite drum is a 'V' shaped channel. Fill the seam up to the top and allow to dry. The seams will be MUCH stronger than when they left the factory. You will need Weld-On #1 for the seams. It's a much thicker formula and will not run as you apply the bead.

DO THE TRADE...

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 7 years ago
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That trade's a no-brainer.

Posted on 7 years ago
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