Ebay/Craigslist heads up for vintage drums-the official thread

[m_anderson]

Wow. What a beauty. Duplex made some cool drums. Is there a reason 15" heads wouldn't fit?

I have no idea. I don't have a 15 inch head to measure and compare to the stated 15-5/16 inch measurement. And I am not an expert in antique drums. I just know I love it! But it looks to me like, if a 15 inch head would fit, something could be done with snares that would not damage or change the shell as it is designed. Just takes a bit if ingenuity.

You are right about Duplex drums. They made some really cool stuff. Check out this one with the rims to shell design, tension system inside the shell on the last photo. Really cool.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-19...364641?hash=item2aea969961:g:OW0AAOSwyVZe4UkQ

 

[D. B. Cooper]

Alright. Here's that pedal you've been looking for:

Rare Unusual 1920s Antique Bass Drum Kick Pedal Charles Deans Patent Vintage Kit | eBay

I have attached a pic of the patent design page for reference. The pedal swings and recoils well. Check out the photos - It's a beauty!

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[D. B. Cooper]

I have no idea. I don't have a 15 inch head to measure and compare to the stated 15-5/16 inch measurement. And I am not an expert in antique drums. I just know I love it! But it looks to me like, if a 15 inch head would fit, something could be done with snares that would not damage or change the shell as it is designed. Just takes a bit if ingenuity.

You are right about Duplex drums. They made some really cool stuff. Check out this one with the rims to shell design, tension system inside the shell on the last photo. Really cool.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-19...364641?hash=item2aea969961:g:OW0AAOSwyVZe4UkQ

Holy crap! Think it rattles at all?

 

[Skins_in_the_game]

Posted 10 hours ago and probably gone already but WoW what a score.

old drums for sale - musical instruments - by owner - sale

selling my dads old drum set, first come first serve. first ones here with $800 cash gets these -...

portland.craigslist.org

5 piece set with stands and 7 vintage cymbals some that are Ks all for 800 the cymbals are worth that much.

 

[Skins_in_the_game]

So this add from today just says make an offer. bet it would have to be a sizable offer. But who knows maybe they dont know what they have.

Ludwig John Bonham green sparkle kit - musical instruments - by...

Ludwig John Bonham green sparkle kit Ludwig Green Sparkle Serial # 26” x 14” Bass drum...

seattle.craigslist.org

 

[Tama CW]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/303641642353

Federal Way, Washington area. Tama Superstar super maple kit 12,13,16,18,22. Figure about $75 to replace the 12 lugs and 28 tension rods hoops. Easy to find too. Standard sizes. Starting bid $425 with local pickup only. Local pick ups almost always go too cheap.
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[Tama CW]

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/msg/d/glen-gardner-remo-drum-trade-for/7172515115.html

Western New Jersey CL

My son is learning to play drums from an online teacher. This drum was my grandfathers and I thought he could use it but his teacher says he needs a student drum. I was told I might be able to trade this for a student drum and maybe some cash. Please let me know if you have a student drum with a case and practice pad and would be open to trading it, sticks would be great too. The bottom skin of the drum says remo and the drum it self is pretty old and rusty.

Sure, I'd trade a student snare drum for Grandpa's old "worthless" and rusty 1920's model. I could stir up a student acro in trade. The drum teacher didn't think this one was 'good enough' for a student. Black beauty?

 

[squidart]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/303641642353

Federal Way, Washington area. Tama Superstar super maple kit 12,13,16,18,22. Figure about $75 to replace the 12 lugs and 28 tension rods hoops. Easy to find too. Standard sizes. Starting bid $425 with local pickup only. Local pick ups almost always go too cheap.
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Methinks the floor toms might be 14 & 16. No bids and just up the road... and I have the lugs... Hmmmmm

Darned enablers!

 

[D. B. Cooper]

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/msg/d/glen-gardner-remo-drum-trade-for/7172515115.html

Western New Jersey CL

My son is learning to play drums from an online teacher. This drum was my grandfathers and I thought he could use it but his teacher says he needs a student drum. I was told I might be able to trade this for a student drum and maybe some cash. Please let me know if you have a student drum with a case and practice pad and would be open to trading it, sticks would be great too. The bottom skin of the drum says remo and the drum it self is pretty old and rusty.

Sure, I'd trade a student snare drum for Grandpa's old "worthless" and rusty 1920's model. I could stir up a student acro in trade. The drum teacher didn't think this one was 'good enough' for a student. Black beauty?

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Was that a scam?

 

[Tama CW]

Could be a scam. Still posted though. I messaged the seller yet received no reply. But sometimes my quirky email address ends up in spam folders.

 

[Gunnellett]

Was that a scam?

Feels like a scam.

 

[D. B. Cooper]

Feels like a scam.

Haha. If you emailed that seller they'd want you send wire them money through Western Union.

 

[Skins_in_the_game]

250 for ludwig set with arcro and speedking pedal.

drum set - musical instruments - by owner - sale

Ludwig complete set

seattle.craigslist.org

 

[squidart]

Rogers swan leg hi hat 10 bucks!

https://www.musicgoround.com/product/40083-S000116142/used-other-brand-hi-hat-stand-drum-hardware

 

[Skins_in_the_game]

Rogers swan leg hi hat 10 bucks!

https://www.musicgoround.com/product/40083-S000116142/used-other-brand-hi-hat-stand-drum-hardware

I have one like that and it is really smooth and has good sensitivity. A good deal.

 

[levelpebble]

Much appreciated tip! AND they also had a swan-leg cymbal stand, marked 'other', complete with tilter for only $43! Got em both and they combined shipping!

THANKS!

Rogers swan leg hi hat 10 bucks!

https://www.musicgoround.com/product/40083-S000116142/used-other-brand-hi-hat-stand-drum-hardware

 

[squidart]

Much appreciated tip! AND they also had a swan-leg cymbal stand, marked 'other', complete with tilter for only $43! Got em both and they combined shipping!

THANKS!

I haven't been to a MGR in years but I have a feeling that some of the hired youngsters don't bother to do their research. Can't really blame them at minimum wage. Glad I could help out!

 

[Frank Godiva]

Think Peavey Radial design had some Duplex St. Louis influence

 

[mlayton]

Much appreciated tip! AND they also had a swan-leg cymbal stand, marked 'other', complete with tilter for only $43! Got em both and they combined shipping!

THANKS!

That's a great buy on those. Always nice to find a good deal. Enjoy!

Mike

 

[Tama CW]

Some excitement on Facebook and CL Saturday when this Slingerland stage band kit popped up for sale at $40 out of Sharon, MA. No idea who got it. But it should resurface soon enough.
Wasn't sure if the bass drum was an 18 or 20. Seller said it was a 19"....which is pretty close if you measure hoop OD to hoop OD. The 6" rail fits easily between lugs which sort of suggests a 20". Other sizes were 12 tom, 14 floor tom. 6 lug snare drum. How could anyone think this was worth $40? I made an offer but never heard back. Ohers I know responded as well.. No replies. Ads removed within 24 hrs. No doubt they got lots of messages. UPDATE. The seller did eventually get back to responders as they were overwhelmed with offers. The kit was eventually purchased by a friend of mine. The kit will be back to full glory very soon.