John Bonham Vistalite Kit Sells for $106,250

[Vistalite Black]

Julien’s Auctions held a Music Icons sale over the weekend.

A John Bonham kit described as used in “The Song Remains the Same” sold for $106,250 — five times higher than the pre-auction estimate.

An Eric Carr stage-used Pearl kit (also acrylic) sold for $75,000.

People love famous drum kits!

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[JDA]

is that the one with the 18" bass?

 

[Vistalite Black]

is that the one with the 18" bass?

Yes.

LED ZEPPELIN: JOHN BONHAM THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME FILM-PLAYED LUDWIG DRUM KIT •

A vintage circa 1972 Ludwig brand Vistalite drum kit owned and played by legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham - considered by many to be the greatest r

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[JDA]

I heard he didn't use a lift on the 18 such a rebel

Looks like the Hi Hat stand in the auction has that going for it

wait a second that is the 18" set wonder if Roy Haynes bought it
I had to do that same thing to the Premier snare stand replace the wing screw small world

 

[JDA]

Says it right in the auction ; It's the 18" set! lol
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Four-piece jazz-size transparent acrylic drum kit in amber. Features an 18" bass drum, so likely a floor tom conversion (perhaps by Mick Hinton, Bonham's drum tech /PA, mate, and subject of urban legend). Possibly a factory conversion as it only has the holes and imprint for one floor tom leg not three. Either way very rare and equally desirable heritage. Also includes a matching 12" rack tom, 14" floor tom, and a 14" snare drum. Vintage lightweight hardware: snare stand, cymbal stand, hi hat stand, floor tom legs (two of three match), and bass pedal.
Amazing

 

[44Ronin]

Filed under lame

 

[K.O.]

If I were going to spend that much on a Bonham owned amber Vista set that would not be the one.

 

[JDA]

I can't imagine ever being in that position

and won't. As long as whomever bought it is happy I think it's a "fun" thing for 'that set" to surface..
Who ever thought that set would come to see the light of day
with some details too
I don't take it personally Just a
Surprise Shocker it'd be that home set

 

[JDA]

I mean on the scale of novelty it's at least a 12..

 

[DBT]

Probably Jim Irsay

 

[spelman]

Julien’s Auctions held a Music Icons sale over the weekend.

A John Bonham kit described as used in “The Song Remains the Same” sold for $106,250 — five times higher than the pre-auction estimate.

An Eric Carr stage-used Pearl kit (also acrylic) sold for $75,000.

People love famous drum kits!

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It was Eric Singer's kit.

 

[Tarkus]

Thanks for linking this auction. Interesting stuff, for example Car Palmers Stainless Steel kit for 75k$ including cymbals. You could place Jasons toy kit probably inside this 28 inch bass drum.

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And there was a drum case of Carl Palmer sold for 50$. That would have been my league ..

 

[Plaid Sabbath]

If I had to spend $106K on a Bonham owned kit it sure as hell wouldn’t be that one. Green sparkle is the best flavor…

 

[Redfern]

For $106,000, I’d at least ask for the other bd spur.

 

[DBT]

For $106,000, I’d at least ask for the other bd spur.

….. and the 3rd matching FT Leg unless they can prove John lost and replaced the leg .

 

[Elvis]

If I had to spend $106K on a Bonham owned kit it sure as hell wouldn’t be that one. Green sparkle is the best flavor…
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Who has that green sparkle kit now?

 

[Shawn Martin]

Who has that green sparkle kit now?

He had at least two green sparkle sets. I believe Jason has one of them.

 

[mfry2112]

I bet the new owner couldn’t get 50,000 for it now

 

[Plaid Sabbath]

Kind of thought the kid would have gotten a set of Ludwigs. I mean, his old man might have known some peeps at the factory.

 

[bpaluzzi]

Kind of thought the kid would have gotten a set of Ludwigs. I mean, his old man might have known some peeps at the factory.

uhh...

Those are Ludwig Vistalites, just like what John was playing at the time.