Hello to my fello Vistaphiles, I have posted a new photo of my early 70's clear Vista rocking a show recently in Oregon. Many comments on the set and the...
Check out http://www.drumradio.com to listen to host Rick Watts as he broadcasts live out of New York City WVOX 1460 every monday night from 6pm - 7pm....
Any of you vista heads know what bass drum hoop inlay colors were available from the factory? I always though silver sparkle was the only choice. But I've...
Silver Sparkle inlay is the correct answer. I considered painting my hoops a meduim blue shade (I didn't) and blue sparkle inlays with blue hoops would look...
Hi, Silver is correct for an all blue shell, but if it was a multi color shell, then the blue side would have blue inlay, but not sparkle, more a satin/pearl...
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POSTED PICS ... this set is for sale.. i have the 12" tom up for auction on ebay .. that tom is not not set up in the pics... THIS IS MY FIRST VISTA SET ... I...
There is an excellent section on the repair and maintenance of Vistalites on the Jim Rethwish web site. You might also like to contact Romano Cotone at...
thank you very .. much .. now i just have to locate some "weld on # 3 cement" that should not be a problem ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Hi all, If you don't already know the RCI Vistalite site has been updated, pics are awesome. http://www.rcivistalite.com/showcase.htm He's got to have some...
Hi everyone, my name is Billy Donald, and I am new to the group here! I am unfortunately not yet a Vistalite owner but I am fanatical about them and I hope...
Hi Billy, Welcome. Nice site you have, the Vista museum is a nice touch. You've got a couple of mine in there, the red/amber spiral, and the "Tequila". Feel...
Over the past few weeks I have been in contact with a drummer in the New York area who has an absolutely unique Vistalite kit for sale. It's a 9 piece, blue...
Hello To All Vistaphiles, I have dealt with RCI and they were great!! Frank is one of the most knowledgeable guys I have spoken with about Vistalites. I...
Cool Pix Billy. Feel free to use any of mine you wish. You should be able to pick up a Vistalite between $500-$2,000. I paid $1500 for my Tivoli (no lights...
Hey everybody, thanks for the kind welcomes! Andy, I finally got to check your site out, and Man, I was blown away! Beautiful site! Todd, thanks for your input...
hey everybody this is lazz,the blue vistalite power kit thats on andys website is still available.just email me and i'll be glad to tell you about it.it's a...
Hey everyone! I was wondering. I have 14" & 16" toms mounted on a stand w/ the vintage hardware, etc. However, it does not hold either tom securely. They keep...
Bill This is a common problem with old drums - mounting hardware of the 70's was less than excellent and it does tend to deterioate with age...I also have...
Hi Bill, If its the "L" arm mounts, the ridges wear away, allowing the toms to move. These can be replaced, as can the "O" bolt part of the tom mount. If its...
I have a 12" vista tom blue/clear spiral patern. Now someone offered me a 24" bass and a 16" floortom supposedly in great condition. He wanted 2000$! at...
well shipping is about 250 usualy on item of those prices. Very good condition blue and clear (rare pattern) going prices on bass drums are 1200-1600 USD floor...
WOW! Sounds a little pricey to me. I have a red/clear spiral kit I put together for about $500. Pix are posted on this site. However, that pattern is few...
... I ... However, ... pick ... It is not always the PATTERN it is often the colors within the PATTERN that make it even more rare.....remember "YOU CAN"T PUY...
I think just about all vistas are RARE and hard to get... i have a black spiral kit.. the PICS are posted ... iv never seen another one of these kits in a...
The same rule applies to all antiques, they are only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. If someone wants it bad enough they will pay a ridiculous...
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