All things being exactly the same, probably no difference in price. I'd prefer the earlier ones as the drums' interiors would be mahogany.

If the sets had matching snares it would be more likely for the earlier one to be solid maple which would command more money.

Thank you for the response. Just out of curiosity how much more would a solid maple snare command over a three ply?

Is everyone in agreement with Rich K. on this? If we added '67-'69 to the equation is the answer still the same? Thanks

The biggest shell difference from 1960 to 1969 are the plies that were used. As mentioned, early 60's shells used African Mahogany as the inner and outer plies, with a poplar core. Around late 64 to early 65, the inside ply is maple. These shells also received a nice clear lacquer spray over the maple interior. By 1967, Slingerland sprayed the maple interior with their famous, or infamous, chocolate milk paint...in varying thickness from shell to shell! My 1967 kit has all maple/poplar/mahogany shells, with chocolate milk interiors.

As for the price difference between a 3-ply snare drum vs. a single-ply maple, as in the Artist snare drum, you can expect a price difference of $200+

-Mark

Yes, I think Rick K. is correct on this...in addition to '67-'69.

-Mark