An acquaintance of mine forwarded some pics of his Slingy kit and I'm trying to determine the model. He's also inquiring as to possible value. However, to me, a kit is worth whatever the highest bidder is willing to pay at the specific time the kit is being offered for sale. Nevertheless, if anyone's got an idea regarding the value of this one, please feel free to throw it out there.

I'm having a little problem trying to identify the correct model of this kit for a couple of reasons:

1. Although the owner claims it's a 1956 kit, he purchased the floor tom as a stand-alone item sometime in 1959. I have no idea whether this kit included a floor tom when it was issued from the factory or not.

2. Although there's only one rack tom seen in the pics you'll notice a second rail consolette mounted on the bass drum. I'm not sure if it is original to the kit or was added by a prior owner. Because of this I'm also not sure whether the kit originally came with one or two rack toms.

The kit includes a 26" bass drum. I don't know the sizes of the toms or the snare drum. Assuming that the snare is from 1956, I'm guessing that it's either a Hollywood Ace Swing Model Radio King or a Concert King, based on the lugs and the strainer. Any other possibilities?

Originally I thought the wrap was a Champagne Sparkle but, from what I've researched, that particular wrap wasn't offered in 1956. I'm guessing that it's a faded "Sparkling Gold". Would you agree?

Any and all additional "words of wisdom" concerning this one would be greatly appreciated. All "ballpark estimates" regarding the possible value of the kit would also be appreciated. I've already stated my position on that subject.

Thanks in advance for your time and your help!