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HiPercussion 7 Piece Drumkit - What about it?

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Hey guys,

Forgive my first post to be starting a new thread, but I signed up to see if anyone could give me more information about the below drum kit.

I'm in a bit of a dilemma in that I inherited this kit from my late father, which I then went about doing a partial restoration of some of the drums (the snare too, which I have all the bits but then since dismantled again) and used for a few gigs and recording sessions, but at heart I love small kits and really don't use this kit at all these days.

I'm now looking at moving abroad and I'm torn about what to do with this kit, which is currently taking up a lot of space in the house.

So really I'm after information on this drum kit, as in would this be worth anything? Is HiPercussion considered a collectors make? This kit was purchased in the early 80's and is in good condition, and good to play.

Is there any more information I can give that would help?

Thanks a lot for looking :)

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Posted on 8 years ago
#1
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Hi DrDem... and Welcome to the forum! From what I can see, the drums were made in Italy and really look cool. Other than that, I know nothing about them. A little research turned up this thread at Drum Forum, another great site for drums. Here's the link...

http://www.drumforum.org/index.php?/topic/89622-high-percussion-made-in-italy/

I hope others see this post and can offer up some information, but it also looks like reading through the thread at drumforum, and all the additional links, may just give you all the info you need. From what I'm seeing, and reading, you've got a rare kit. Because I'm not familiar with it, I can't offer you any advice on what they might be worth. But, I wouldn't sell them for cheap!

-Mark

Posted on 8 years ago
#2
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HiPercussion was one of a couple brand names used by Meazzi from Italy, along with Hollywood & Wooding. Cool drums!

1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods

Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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Interesting.. Never heard of them but to my untrained eye they look like they're quality made.

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 8 years ago
#4
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Hey thanks a lot guys! And cheers for the welcome. :)

I'll see what to do with these, still undecided!

Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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Sweet kit. Max Roach played them at some point. Rare enough to hold on to in my estimation.

Good info here: http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/meazzi.html

Posted on 8 years ago
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