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Is this a good Deal?

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Hi guys, I came across this black beauty for sale, but I don't know much about it. He's selling it for $550, but it's OBO. Is this average price, to much or a good deal? I've been wanting to buy a black beauty for a while, and I finally have a little money to do so. My problem with this one is the NSMD engraving. Will this hurt the value?

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Posted on 13 years ago
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This is one of John Aldridge's drums, It's not a Ludwig, Even though it's the same shell supplier as Ludwig, this is a super fine drum. John is one of the top engravers in the world. and Did Ludwig's last batch of drums. It's well worth the money as a excellent example of a Black Beauty and the engraving will hold it's value.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 13 years ago
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I think the nsmd on it is really cool. Lots of guys read that. Gives it character. Is this a worldmax shell? Seamed?

Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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I thought the JA drums were made by the same supplier,one piece seamless shell.

Johns work is highly regarded,and I think 550.00 is a fair price considering the quality and the hand work.what they are going for used I have no idea.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Agree. A drum related enterprise being engraved on there is favorable. If it was John Deere or ExxonMobil, may be not so much.......LOL. The work from that picture looks impeccable, at least to me.

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Posted on 13 years ago
#5
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Well, even if it's a great drum, It's not truly a black beauty, and thats what I have my heart set on, so I'm going to pass on it. If anyone is interested in it, here is the link

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/msg/3123341464.html

Posted on 13 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

This is one of John Aldridge's drums, It's not a Ludwig, Even though it's the same shell supplier as Ludwig, this is a super fine drum. John is one of the top engravers in the world. and Did Ludwig's last batch of drums. It's well worth the money as a excellent example of a Black Beauty and the engraving will hold it's value.

I was always under the impression that he got the World Max shells. That's awesome that they are USA shells. Very cool. Clapping Happy2

Posted on 13 years ago
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From Gravy

I was always under the impression that he got the World Max shells. That's awesome that they are USA shells. Very cool. Clapping Happy2

He actually used several vendors!! so It would depend on which time frame this drum is.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 13 years ago
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