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neosi
08-16-2009, 02:23 PM
i have just been given an arbiter autotune, its in very good condition and comes with its own snare stand. does anyone have any info about these, and maybe a price for insurance purposes.
cheers
O-Lugs
08-16-2009, 02:44 PM
Indeed. But, pictures will be necessary for valuation. Those drums depend greatly on condition and completeness.

Check this British site out for history and information:

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/autotune/
neosi
08-16-2009, 02:57 PM
ok, here are some pics.
the drum is in really good condition, minor paint rubbing and very minor chrome pitting. all it really needs is a clean and heads.
O-Lugs
08-16-2009, 04:52 PM
$300.00-$500.00 U.S. if you're looking to list it on EBay. $100.00 if you'll sell it to me! Eye Ball That one is really nice! -to a collector, mind you. You should email the guy from that website link and he will include your drum pics on the Arbiter tribute site. Thanks for posting the pictures. very nice drum.
neosi
08-16-2009, 05:56 PM
thanks for that.
dont think i'll be selling this one, its a nice clean drum and will go nicely with my hayman vibrasonic.
thanks for the offer tho, lol
i will email the site with the pictures!
neosi
08-16-2009, 07:28 PM
just had a good look around and a clean up, and its missing one fine tuning bolt. do you know where i can source one?
O-Lugs
08-16-2009, 11:34 PM
There is a British drum discussion forum where some of the people who used to work for Arbiter now reside and post on occasion. I will link you to an Arbiter-based thread and you can try PM'ing a member on there named "robo1968". Someone on that thread should be able to at least advise you where to look. Keep in mind, missing parts are the bane of these drums.

here is the link:

http://mikedolbear.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=70055&SearchTerms=Arbiter

Other than that, you could also try contacting the guy who has the Arbiter tribute website and maybe he might know where to look.
brody
08-20-2009, 01:57 PM
These have great collectability to certain people. I had a beat up old floor tom - missing a leg, rusty cogs, scratched - heavy too. There was this guy in Italy though, who bought it when I listed it, and paid quite a bit with the postage added too. There is a demand, but it's put luck if you get the right attention. Nice drum though - don't blame you for keeping hold!
neosi
10-18-2009, 09:01 AM
Im thinking of selling it now! i've got limited space and i need some cash. anyone on here interested?
make me an offer!
O-Lugs
10-19-2009, 02:57 PM
I'd love it!

...meh....nevermind. I can't get any more drums until after this kitchen remodel is done.

Nice drum, though!

Good luck
griffster
03-08-2010, 05:03 AM
Is this offer still standing? I'm looking for a 12" hoop for my rack tom!
mcjnic
03-08-2010, 06:05 AM
This discussion cracked me up.

Oh, what a lovely drum. How much is it worth? I love it and would never sell it.
Two months later:
Don't have room for it. Need some cash.

How much freekin' room does a snare take up? Cash, I understand.

Unreal.
vintagemore2000
03-08-2010, 09:08 AM
This discussion cracked me up.

Oh, what a lovely drum. How much is it worth? I love it and would never sell it.
Two months later:
Don't have room for it. Need some cash.

How much freekin' room does a snare take up? Cash, I understand.

Unreal.Man that is some flip floppin, 1 month -i love it. next month-I gotta sell it???ToiletLoLoLoLoBump
Forbsey100
02-18-2011, 09:31 AM
Hello all,
I too have found a very dusty version of the same snare in my attick. Unfortunlty its seen better days. Its missing the stand and most of the tightning bolts. Does anyone have a rough estimate of what it could be worth, as its taking up far too much sapce...

Thanks.
vintagemore2000
02-18-2011, 10:26 AM
Hello all,
I too have found a very dusty version of the same snare in my attick. Unfortunlty its seen better days. Its missing the stand and most of the tightning bolts. Does anyone have a rough estimate of what it could be worth, as its taking up far too much sapce...

Thanks.Welcome to the Vdf!, are you in the Uk?
O-Lugs
02-18-2011, 11:04 AM
Hello all,
I too have found a very dusty version of the same snare in my attick. Unfortunlty its seen better days. Its missing the stand and most of the tightning bolts. Does anyone have a rough estimate of what it could be worth, as its taking up far too much sapce...

Thanks.

Missing parts for these are almost impossible to find so completeness IS an issue. As far as value....we need to see detailed pictures first. Thanks and welcome to the forum.