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Impulse buy... first vintage drum purchase, did I get ripped off? Last viewed: 2 hours ago

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Well, I just moved into a new home, and my full drumset is several states away without hope of migrating anytime soon.

In the meantime, I do have my cymbals, some hardware, and a snare. All I was missing was a bass drum for a nice playable minimal setup.

SO i wanted that funky vintage thang and I purchased this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140371256578&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1182

Make and model is a 1967 ( if i'm not mistaken) ludwig club date 14 x 22 in what looks to be exceptional condition, for 300$. Is this a steal or a shaft?

Thanks lads, looking foward to posting around, you all seem like reasonable folk :)

Posted on 15 years ago
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[COLOR="DarkRed"]Mmmmmmm - no you didn't get the shaft - but it wasn't a particularly good deal either. Sorta higher-side of market value. Thang is - now do you make a hard push for the matching rack tom as well ? [/COLOR]

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Posted on 15 years ago
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There is a floor tom here in this section I think, and it is red sparkle Club Date. Very nice condition.

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Posted on 15 years ago
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Nahh.. you did fine. Red sparkle always seems to bring top dollar. If you ever decide to get out of the kit you will be in good shape.

I really like the center lug look... the chrome on RED really jumps.

I have a bass drum and snare in the red... still looking for some old Slingerland toms to finish mine.

Congrats and welcome!

Not a Guru... just interested..
Posted on 15 years ago
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Good to hear it wasn't a complete dig. I love the sounds of these things but have rarely gotten to play one personally, looking forward to it :)

Wish I had enough spare cash to pick up that tom too Cool Dude

Posted on 15 years ago
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