I have an opportunity to purchase this kit for $950. It is the WFL Porto Pak three piece with all original hardware. 5x13 six lug snare, 8x12 rack and 12x22 bass drum. The original hardware is included. I know that I cannot turn these for much profit but I keep coming back to them. No completed listings on ebay. It appears to be a faded gold or silver sparkle. The store says they are in great shape (8.5 out of ten). Thoughts?
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Posted on 9 years ago
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I can see why you keep coming back to them! :)
If you don't *need* to make much profit, the drums certainly seem worth the price. Really quite beautiful. 13" WFL snare is a bit of a gem....I'm thinking of making a 13" snare out of a Ludwig CS 13" power tom, they're just such little firecrackers!
Anyway, I dunno.....go for it!! :)
Mitch
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I can see why you keep coming back to them! :)If you don't *need* to make much profit, the drums certainly seem worth the price. Really quite beautiful. 13" WFL snare is a bit of a gem....I'm thinking of making a 13" snare out of a Ludwig CS 13" power tom, they're just such little firecrackers!Anyway, I dunno.....go for it!! :)Mitch
You are correct. I don't buy to flip anyway. I just always want to make sure I can get my money back and not lose. For me though, there just does not seem to be a market for these portable type kits that do not have a floor tom. I have had a couple of Slingerland 2N Jobbing kits or Swing Master kits that ultimately sold for <$500. I know Ludwig holds value better, but I do not see any evidence in completed items from FleeceBay.
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If these are a GC offering I know that they are wildly inconsistent with their prices on used gear...usually they're overpriced. Not sure if they will negotiate though.
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Posted on 9 years ago
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Good thing is, if a floor tom ever comes up in that finish, you're all "set" ;)
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Small price to pay for an original piece of history...Sounds and looks like a nice little kit...If all original, it will hold it`s value...
Cheers
1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 9 years ago
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If it helps my 57' WFL 14x6.5 is the best sounding snare I've heard bar none ;)
Posted on 9 years ago
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If it helps my 57' WFL 14x6.5 is the best sounding snare I've heard bar none ;)
Have the same in a 14x5...snare...
Man o man...great snare.
Bop iT / Til U Drop iT.ROGER's
1964 Cleveland,.18/14/12 in WMP
1966 Cleveland, 20/14/12 O'natural.
Fullerton,...20/16/13/12 Silver Glass
WFL
1957 B/R Super Classics In WMP
Snares..
Wood & COB Powertones,
Wood & COB Dynasonics,
57 Jazz Festival
Zildjian avedis cymbals.
40s/60s era.
Posted on 9 years ago
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I love the 12x22 bass drum!
1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods
Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods
Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
Posted on 9 years ago
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