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Give em away!!

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MIJ kits can add up because they cost so little,so you end up with a room full of drums that aren,t worth much,therefore you cant sell them and make money,and you can only play one kit at a time,which is usually the favorite 1 or 2 kits,so now you realize you cant move in your home because of all these cheap drums in your way...but they sound great btw,SOOOOO..Now what?? I gave away 2 kits today to a church and a youth prison [long story] and guess what...I feel great!!!..So unless you,re playing that stash of cheap,wonderful drums,and you,re getting sick of tripping over them,stubbing your toes,losing the cat in the bass drums,getting sick of the cheap mahogany smell,or just plain sick of looking at them every day for some reason,because you know there is a limitless supply of this cheap crap that will never exhaust itself......I say...DONATE these imposters of real drums to someone who really needs them....it will make you feel GREAT!!!Coffee Break2

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Posted on 14 years ago
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Nice job. It's kind of you to think of others that would enjoy them and might not have access to them.

Posted on 14 years ago
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I wish I'd met you when I was a kid. We were so poor that having a drum in Chile back in the 70's was like having a boat!

I had my first set when I was 30! There was no credit or credit cards...And there was only Ludwig and Slingerlands that used to cost two arms and two legs!

At least you guys could always go for the cheap MIJs. We didnt have that luxury!

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Posted on 14 years ago
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I have given a couple MIJ kits, and a vintage Rogers orphan kit, away to worthy people. It is a good feeling to put a quality vintage set in the right hands. Kudos for you.

Rogers Drums Big R era 1975-1984 Dating Guide.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=24048
Posted on 14 years ago
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Clapping Happy2 VeryCool1 It does feel amazing to see the light, the sparkle in the eyes, doesn't it? I hope you were able to put together a cheap set of hardware? Like really low end, funtional stuff that at least gets them some semblence of a full kit? Try, if you can for the boys' school at least, to get some help on your local C/L for a set of cheapie hats, snare stand, you know, and maybe a ride or larger crach/ride. Having the drums is one thing, but being able to teach them using the correct instruments all together makes all the difference. Post over this weekend for "Help from the Local Drum Community". I am finding it is not as hard as you might think, when you explain exactly, in full detail, what you are doing. Drummers tend to help out when told to do so, by another drummer....I mean ASKED to do so....D' Drummer

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"I enjoy restoring 60s Japanese "stencil" drums...I can actually afford them..."I rescue the worst of the old valueless drums for disadvantaged Children and gladly accept donations of parts, pieces and orphans, No cockroaches, please...
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Posted on 14 years ago
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ITS true.Thank goodness for these cheap imitations,wortless chunks of firewood.They do tend to make people smile,of course we dont dare talk about US made gear,or Canadian for that matter.Do you think im crazy??DOH

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Posted on 14 years ago
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From wayne

ITS true.Thank goodness for these cheap imitations,wortless chunks of firewood.They do tend to make people smile,of course we dont dare talk about US made gear,or Canadian for that matter.Do you think im crazy??DOH

...uhhh...ahhh...you ok....buddy...?....we don't call 'em firewood....remember...?

"Ignorance may be overcome through education. Stupidity, however, is a lifelong endeavor." So, educate me, I don't likes bein' ignant...
"I enjoy restoring 60s Japanese "stencil" drums...I can actually afford them..."I rescue the worst of the old valueless drums for disadvantaged Children and gladly accept donations of parts, pieces and orphans, No cockroaches, please...
http://www.youtube.com/user/karstenboy
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coffee...16613138379603
Posted on 14 years ago
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Oh yeah.....i forgot,we just call them "garbage",,,,,Thats Japanese garbage to you!!Walking

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Posted on 14 years ago
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This could have been the first time somebody was willing to show that they cared! You are a blessing to the least of these.Yes Sir

Posted on 14 years ago
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Just gave away a 1/2 kit to a neighbors son....This is addicting!Clapping Happy2

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Posted on 14 years ago
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