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Cool finds when buying an MIJ kit Last viewed: 2 hours ago

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Hi guys, I thought I would start a thread on some of the little diamonds you have found when buying a run of the mill MIJ kit. It always excites me to get something out of the ordinary when picking these up. With that said I will start off. I came across an add for a cheap beginner kit near me. Looking at the photo's I could tell that it was a beat up MIJ kit but, it had a 10 lug deep snare which I thought was odd. I decided I would have a look at it anyway. When I went to the sellers house and examined the kit I was blown away. These are the diamonds I found:

- 8x14 10 lug Staccato snare drum,

- 14 inch Paiste Formula 602 SoundEdge hi hats,953438 & 954189

- 19 inch 50's Zildjian crash ride with rivets (large crack in it)

- 20 inch Zildjian Avedis ride made in Canada

From what I have researched (limited information) the snare drum would be early 80's based on the badge. Apparently, these were being built by Ray Ayotte for Staccato. If anyone has any further info on the snare or the date for the hi hats I would greatly appreciate it.

So that's my story, what's yours?

Dean

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Cool snare and hats. What would be even cooler, is to know the value of the surprises vs. what you paid for all.

Cool finds.

B

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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From Deano

So that's my story, what's yours?

I went to buy some MIJ kit for a student for $150, and it came with a Supra I couldn't make out in the picture. Oh, and after talking with the seller for about a half an hour, he offered to sell me a pile of old Zildjians for $100. 2 complete sets and then some. Good day.

1970 Ludwig Downbeat
1965 Ludwig Hollywood
1970 Ludwig Jazzette
Posted on 12 years ago
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Well,the 89 Rockstar set that came with a red sparkle Camco Tuxedo lug snare for $75 was good.2 weeks ago I got a 5 piece Pacific set with a set of 13" Stagg "Furia" hi hats for $25...yes,$25.But the snare was missing...DAMN!Burger Kin as were the front T-rods and claws...DAMN!Burger Kin

Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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bought a 75 dollar entry level ludwig the pics looked odd in that the cymbals looked really dirty and old ,trans stamp hats and Constantinople 24 ride

and a 200 $ buy from Florida cl, a silver sparkle new yorker red felt the snare was chrome but hidden i tryed to count the lugs and new it was a old supra low and behold when i get it a mint cob super 400

ss octa for 450 $ had new beats hollow stamps (sweet soundin love those )and old k Istanbul's

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 12 years ago
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I got nothin on this!! I often find some good gems locally, but never have the coin to flip for it at that time.

I found an acrolite snare with a PDP kit for $75 a few weeks back.

Missing pieces clear B/O vistalite kit for $200 a few months back. I really wanted this one...I have wanted vistalites for years.

Posted on 12 years ago
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there was an older entry level kit on craigslist here a few months back. i noticed the hoop clips on the snare. got the guy to send me some pics. i ended up buying just the snare from him. it was an early 20's ludwig heavy brass shell 5x14 8 lugger,great shape. i was honest with him about what he had an got it for a great price. everybody was happy in this case.

mike

Posted on 12 years ago
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