Buying a vintage kit - Page 1 - Vintage Drum Forum

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Hello there,

I'm planning on buying a new vintage kit. I've got a Premier resonator (i believe) from 76'. I bought it as my first kit and having an affordable price in mind,but now that I need another one and can afford a bit more,I'd like to go for for a more definitive one.

I wanted to ask you for advice in terms of good quality for the prize I'm willing to pay,as I'm quite new to the vintage market and a bit lost in it. My budget is between 2000-3000 euros. I was looking for something with a classy sound but a bit sturdy as I'm playing quite a lot now,so I thought maybe a kit from the 60s would be a good option. I live in Spain,so buying from Europe would be much better for me,in case you know a good seller.

I'd be really thankful for your help and advice!

Daniela

Posted on 5 years ago

allandwf

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Hi, I use a vintage 1960 Slingerland, but use modern hardware. Rustydrums.co.uk is a good place to start, and brouse around. You will find European prices higher than in the US, but even up if you buy from America with shipping and duty. You have a good budget so will have many choices.

Posted on 5 years ago

idrum4fun

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Hello Daniela,

I second what allandwf said about checking Rustydrums. I've checked out their website and they offer some excellent vintage kits from quite a few makers. I'm sure you can find a nice vintage kit that meets your criteria. Good luck!

-Mark

Posted on 5 years ago

OddBall

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Any Premier or SONOR kit from that era will hold it`s own no matter how often you play them. But, you are in a area where you will find many choices like Trixon, Derry, Tromsa, any of the Dallas brands before Premier purchased them. You have a good budget and many choices, take your time view them all.

Then run it by us for opinions or facts.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i

Posted on 5 years ago

jaghog

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If your on tour you want a solid kit with cases , and good supply of bronze piers and heads ..I’m thinking on mid sixtys Ludwig ,,,ringo did ,so could you

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 5 years ago

Morgatto

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Hi, Daniela and welcome to the VDF.

In the vintage drum world I think it's better not being in a hurry. Take your time checking here and there. Buying from non EU countries will increase the bill of your drums in a 33% due to customs taxes.

Take a look at Winnie's Drumkit in Amsterdam http://www.hidehitters.com/shop/drums.html and Roberto Cavedon in Italy https://www.ilgaragediasso.net/it/prodotti/batterie/batterie-vintage

I think Rusty Drums Ltd. have overpriced sets http://www.rustydrums.co.uk/drum-sets.html

"Ebay.es" is a good choice despite the high prices in shippment. Search there by brand (Ludwig, Gretsch, Rogers, etc.) in "musical instruments" in "Union Europea". Good luck.

Hola, Daniela. Bienvenida a VDF. En este rollo de las baterías antiguas es mejor tomarse las cosa con calma. Ten en cuenta que si importas una batería de un país de fuera de la Comunidad Europea los chicos de Hacienda te van a cargar un 33% de lo que te costó incluido los gastos de envío, lo cual es sangrante.

Yo busco, por ejemplo, en Winnie's Drumkit, en Amsterdam http://www.hidehitters.com/shop/drums.html o en la página de Roberto Cavedon en Italia https://www.ilgaragediasso.net/it/prodotti/batterie/vintage-drums (por cierto que tiene en este momento una Rogers de los 60 maravillosa pero que sus medidas no son lo que me gusta, prefiero una de 20"/12"/16"). Creo que los de Rusty Drums (Inglaterra) tienen precios desorbitados.

Ebay.es también es una buena opción, aunque algunos vendedores inflan los precios de los gastos de envío. Busca por marcas (Ludwig, Gretsch, etc.) en la categoría de "instrumentos musicales" y que estén situados en la Unión Europea. Buena suerte. Si no tienes mucha idea puedes consultarlo antes de efectuar cualquier compra. Un saludo, paisana.

Posted on 5 years ago