I recently read the article in DRUM magazine by Don Bennet about Elvin Jones kit and how he acquired Elvin's entire collection from his widow and this got me thinking.
Also my former drum teacher, an awesome big band player from the 50s, recently hired a student/intern from the school where he teaches to inventory/catalog his collection - it took the kid 3 months to go through all his gear. He found out he had things that he didn't even know he had and it was all worth more than he thought. He said he should have done that years ago. He also said he was surprised at how much it was all worth - and decided to sell some things. (I picked up a few nice pieces)
As a result I have been inspired to do the same thing. I can't afford an intern and can only commit a little time to it, but one thing I think about is a topic we've discussed on here before, namely; what happens to your stuff after you're gone. I hope this will make it easier on my wife should I go to the big drum room in the sky earlier than expected.
Anyone else keep an inventory? Anyone have any tips on valuing your stuff? Anyone have insurance on your gear?
