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Slingerland Jazz Kit - How much is it worth? Last viewed: 6 hours ago

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Hi Guys, I hope you can help me.

I'm looking at a Slingerland Jazz Set from the 70ies for quite a while. Sizes are 18”x14”, 12”x 9 “,13” x 10”, 14” x 14” Floortom and I'm wondering if the 1.400 Euros (approx. 1795 USD) the seller is asking for are o.k. The set is in a good condition, seems to be quite original. It has partly the original heads and the Niles Illinois Badges. Check the pics attached, the only pics I have ...

What dou you think? Worth it, too expensive? More info needed?

Thanks in advance,

Alex

1960 Gretsch Round Bagde
1973 Gretsch Stop Sign BP
1967 Ludwig SuperClassic
1969 Ludwig SuperClassic
197x Hayman BigSound
197x Hayman Showman
197x Arbiter Autotune
1965 Rogers Holiday
197x Rogers Londoner Seven
1980 Tama Superstar
1983 Tama Superstar XTRA
198x Sonor Signature
1975 Sonor Phonic Rosewood
Posted on 12 years ago
#1
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Thats almost $500 per drum...

I know it has a 18" BD..but I think it's overpriced...

could be way off though......

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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The only thing that stands out to me is the 13" tom's badge is facing inward. Maybe an add on? I'm not as knowledgable with Slingerland.

But the double set of spurs seem to support the idea that it originally was built to hold two toms.

It wouldn't hurt the sets value if it is an extra drum.

The 14" floortom and 18" bass make this set pretty desirable.

I like Drums...
1963 Ludwig Downbeat Champagne Sparkle
1964 Leedy (Slingerland) Blue n Silver Duco
1964 Ludwig Club Date Sparkling Silver Pearl
1966 Ludwig Super Classic Sparkling Silver Pearl
1968 Gretsch round badge modern jazz orange stain
1972 Slingerland 85N Pop outfit Light Blue Pearl
1976 Ludwig Vistalite clear
1981 Gretsch SSB Gran Prix Rosewood
1987 Yamaha Turbo Tour Custom Mellow Yellow
1991 Pearl Export Ferrari Red
Posted on 12 years ago
#3
Posts: 759 Threads: 176

That 18 inch kick seems fishy to me. Especially with the big double spurs that you only saw on the 24 inch drums at that time. I guess it could be a special order but seems weird. I am going to put my money on converted floor tom but I am certainly no Slingy expert.

1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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For what it's worth, this set...

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=27163

...sold on eBay last summer for around $500 + shipping. I know it's NOT original and in reality just a rebuild, but it should give you some idea of value. I'm not a financial expert at all when it comes to changing from dollars to other currency, but his price seems kinda high to me...

Just my :2Cents:

Bill

Bill
Cherryvale, Ks
"Redrums - Ks" on FB and Reverb
(also "billnvick" on eBay)
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
Posts: 8 Threads: 2

Thanks a lot! All your're saying confirms my feelings concerning the price. Although it is a nice set, the price is simply too high. I'm not a Slingerland expert and so I'm really thankfull for your comments! Alex

1960 Gretsch Round Bagde
1973 Gretsch Stop Sign BP
1967 Ludwig SuperClassic
1969 Ludwig SuperClassic
197x Hayman BigSound
197x Hayman Showman
197x Arbiter Autotune
1965 Rogers Holiday
197x Rogers Londoner Seven
1980 Tama Superstar
1983 Tama Superstar XTRA
198x Sonor Signature
1975 Sonor Phonic Rosewood
Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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I paid $1,000.00 USD last Summer for a 1962 Slingerland/Leedy 18/14/12.

Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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I presume this set is in Europe? None of the answers I've seen so far take that into account in their ideas of pricing. I don't track Slingerland prices in particular, but in general for old USA made drums I'd expect a set like that to go for more in Europe than it would in the USA because the supply will be lower. If you take the USA expected price then add outrageous shipping costs (they increased early this year again, apparently) and import duty and taxes, that will help with a first approximation of expected price relevant to Europe. :2Cents:

Posted on 12 years ago
#8
Posts: 729 Threads: 82

The 18" kick adds some value to the kit, but I still think it's overpriced. I would keep looking or try to talk the seller down considerably.

Good luck.

Stephen

Vintage Drum Student
Posted on 12 years ago
#9
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sorry, I forgot to mention that the set is in Germany. Although it is true, that American sets here are more expensive because of the lower available quantity, I also think that the set is overpriced. The problem is, that everybody here thinks when offering a nice American set, that they have a diamond to sell ...

1960 Gretsch Round Bagde
1973 Gretsch Stop Sign BP
1967 Ludwig SuperClassic
1969 Ludwig SuperClassic
197x Hayman BigSound
197x Hayman Showman
197x Arbiter Autotune
1965 Rogers Holiday
197x Rogers Londoner Seven
1980 Tama Superstar
1983 Tama Superstar XTRA
198x Sonor Signature
1975 Sonor Phonic Rosewood
Posted on 12 years ago
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