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

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What do you guys think of this 3 piece 70's gretsch kit? It's about a 30 min drive from my place. He's asking 650 but seems willing to go down. What would you pay for it? Or is it a pass. I don't have a lot of experience buying vintage gear, but I always thought it would be cool to own. I'd appreciate if someone could tell me if it's worth grabbing.

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3 Piece 1970's Vintage Grtestch Drums (3 Drums Only) - musical...

I am selling my 1970's Gretsch drums. Great sounding drums, this is a players grade kit, but is...
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Bennie94 said:
What do you guys think of this 3 piece 70's gretsch kit? It's about a 30 min drive from my place. He's asking 650 but seems willing to go down. What would you pay for it? Or is it a pass. I don't have a lot of experience buying vintage gear, but I always thought it would be cool to own. I'd appreciate if someone could tell me if it's worth grabbing.

fresno.craigslist.org

3 Piece 1970's Vintage Grtestch Drums (3 Drums Only) - musical...

I am selling my 1970's Gretsch drums. Great sounding drums, this is a players grade kit, but is...
fresno.craigslist.org
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Tough to say- it has some extensive modifications and looks like it had a bit of a rough life. Need to take a look inside the drums for cracks, warping, separations, look at the bearing edges, rot or water damage (soft or dark spots), screwdriver marks around the badge grommets (to see if the wrap is original or badges added- doesn't look like it), and most importantly- how do they sound? They may sound dead or be hard or impossible to tune.

Assuming the issues are only cosmetic- not a bad price.
 
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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....but looks like an 18. Seller said it was a 19". ???? Other sizes were 12 tom, 14 floor tom. And some mini 12 Zildjian hats and a ride cymbal. Hollywood Ace snare drum.
How could anyone think this was worth $40????? I made an offer of $600 (+) but never heard back. 2 others I know responded as well.... no reply. Ads were removed within 24 hrs. A 30 minute trip to Reverb would have
given the seller plenty of info.

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Somebody got luuuucky. I'm loving my Stage Bands right now.
 
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Kj043 said:
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1965 SLINGERLAND WHITE MARINE PEARL SNARE DRUM - 5.5" x 14" Solid Maple Shell | eBay

Nice one here.
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I think that's a 3 ply. Hard to tell, but if you close up on the picture with the snares, you can see the three plies by the snare bed. Should I tell the seller? Don't want to be that guy.
It's a Hollywood Ace, so it isn't supposed to have a solid shell, but Slingerland got their shells mixed up often. The giveaway was the date stamp. I've never seen a '60s solid shell with a date stamp. (late '50s, yes.)
 
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Rich K. said:
I think that's a 3 ply. Hard to tell, but if you close up on the picture with the snares, you can see the three plies by the snare bed. Should I tell the seller? Don't want to be that guy.
It's a Hollywood Ace, so it isn't supposed to have a solid shell, but Slingerland got their shells mixed up often. The giveaway was the date stamp. I've never seen a '60s solid shell with a date stamp. (late '50s, yes.)
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Agreed. Buyer beware.
 
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Don't know much about this era of DW, but seems somewhat unique and potentially underpriced if you are into this sort of thing. Have had this guy ship me a kit before and it went well.



Please view this ad:

Vintage DW 4 PC drums 10/12/14/22" ,
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Vintage DW 4 PC drums 10/12/14/22" | Drums & Percussion | St. Albert | Kijiji

These DW drums came out of the factory in the early DW years around 1982. These are essentially CAMCO shells. 6 ply shells w/ 6ply re rings. All shells are 1/4" undersized. This particular set is very early, given the CAMCO spurs.as well as all serial numbers are #100 prefix wich makes this the...
www.kijiji.ca www.kijiji.ca

Price: $ 700 Canadian = $530 USD
 
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deegeebee said:
Don't know much about this era of DW, but seems somewhat unique and potentially underpriced if you are into this sort of thing. Have had this guy ship me a kit before and it went well.



Please view this ad:

Vintage DW 4 PC drums 10/12/14/22" ,
www.kijiji.ca

Vintage DW 4 PC drums 10/12/14/22" | Drums & Percussion | St. Albert | Kijiji

These DW drums came out of the factory in the early DW years around 1982. These are essentially CAMCO shells. 6 ply shells w/ 6ply re rings. All shells are 1/4" undersized. This particular set is very early, given the CAMCO spurs.as well as all serial numbers are #100 prefix wich makes this the...
www.kijiji.ca www.kijiji.ca

Price: $ 700 Canadian = $530 USD
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Gone so fast!
 
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Dave's Drum Shop in Ottawa, Ontario Canada has a nice 1962 Gretsch Anniversary Sparkle Round Badge 4 piece with original sales receipt below


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Gretsch 1962 Anniversary Sparkle Round Badge One Owner

We have this beautiful 1 owner Gretsch Round Badge set that our good old friend has decided to part with after 56 years of professional drumming. Round badge kit in almost completely original condition. Finish is exceptionally well maintained. Front t rods are not shown but are included with...
davesdrumshop.com davesdrumshop.com


Also, look at his listing for other vintage drums... maybe something you are interested in..

davesdrumshop.com

Vintage Drums

davesdrumshop.com davesdrumshop.com

I am into Ludwigs but wanted to pass on to those interested in Gretsch.

No, I don't have a personal stake in this company but have dealt with him; a good seller.... :happy7:
 
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Ludwigboy said:
Dave's Drum Shop in Ottawa, Ontario Canada has a nice 1962 Gretsch Anniversary Sparkle Round Badge 4 piece with original sales receipt below


davesdrumshop.com

Gretsch 1962 Anniversary Sparkle Round Badge One Owner

We have this beautiful 1 owner Gretsch Round Badge set that our good old friend has decided to part with after 56 years of professional drumming. Round badge kit in almost completely original condition. Finish is exceptionally well maintained. Front t rods are not shown but are included with...
davesdrumshop.com davesdrumshop.com


Also, look at his listing for other vintage drums... maybe something you are interested in..

davesdrumshop.com

Vintage Drums

davesdrumshop.com davesdrumshop.com

I am into Ludwigs but wanted to pass on to those interested in Gretsch.

No, I don't have a personal stake in this company but have dealt with him; a good seller.... :happy7:
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I've never had a full Gretsch set but I want that one!
 
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