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Aria Jazz Size Kit

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My personal collection consists solely of American-made vintage kits and single items. However, I was wondering if anyone might be able to tell me what they'd consider "fair market value" for the kit in the pic I've posted. The brand is Aria and it appears that the shells have reinforcement rings. Sizes are 20/12/14. It comes with the matching snare, some Paiste "hats", some sort of cymbal stand and throne. I normally wouldn't even consider this kit but I really do like the wrap. Unfortunately I have absolutely no clue if it would even be worth considering.

Anyone "words of wisdom" would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Posted on 13 years ago
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Sorry, DOH

Here's the pic.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Well.....its up to you, but do you really like that "Root Beer" wrap?

It does nothing for me, personally.

I'd say that this set is worth $250 tops if everything is in good condition.

Posted on 13 years ago
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From what the current owner told me the wrap's not nearly as dark as it appears in the pic. However, I must say that as a kid I grew up on a street that had an A&W root beer stand on the corner. Perhaps that explains my "attraction" to it!Laughing H

Posted on 13 years ago
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These are not typical for MIJ's.Looks like it's got cast rims (uncommon)an 8-lug snare (uncommon)and possibly horizontal wood plies (uncommon).These need a closer inspection,in my opinion.Someone had recently mentioned maple MIJ's on this forum.Maybe-MAYBE-these are them.

It's really hard to justify a higher price than the $250 already mentioned,because you will still have the low quality hardware to contend with,even if the shells are the best ones.If the Paiste's are 602's-well then,that changes things a bit.

Posted on 13 years ago
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From teverson-sr

These are not typical for MIJ's.Looks like it's got cast rims (uncommon)an 8-lug snare (uncommon)and possibly horizontal wood plies (uncommon).These need a closer inspection,in my opinion.Someone had recently mentioned maple MIJ's on this forum.Maybe-MAYBE-these are them.It's really hard to justify a higher price than the $250 already mentioned,because you will still have the low quality hardware to contend with,even if the shells are the best ones.If the Paiste's are 602's-well then,that changes things a bit.

The horizontal wood plies were the first thing that I noticed. The MIJ kits I've seen in the past were vertical.

Posted on 13 years ago
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I would say at 250.00 that would be a fair price for you but if it was me i would go alittle more than that maybe up to 350.00 because of the finish and cymbals...Mikey

Posted on 13 years ago
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From OldSchool

The horizontal wood plies were the first thing that I noticed. The MIJ kits I've seen in the past were vertical.

Aria, my first new drum kit. Paid about US$ 350 in 1973, including cymbals and hardware.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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I have a Zimgar kit with cast hoops and 8 holes as well.Could be a lateral connection here?...who knowsLaughing H

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Posted on 13 years ago
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general concensus...300 ish bucks, for a nice looking kit, all the best and good luck if you decide to sell !!

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