I have a guy who wants to sell me the 70's supra for $50. 10 lug, P-85 throw off, it is peeling quite a bit, and it's missing the blue/olive badge. Thumbs up or down?
Also, a 3-ply '58-'59 Pioneer snare. Missing one of the rims. Good condition overall on this. $100 for this snare. Thumbs up or down?
Thanks for any input!
-Kevin
If you're looking for the sound of a Supra but not the looks (as in a studio drum), then go for it. Make sure it's not peeling/flaking on the inside...
As for the Pioneer, that's a tough call. I would only pay about $100 for a Pioneer if I liked the sound of it. Since it's missing a rim, it might not be worth it. If the missing rim is the snare-side head, then good luck trying to find a rim with 6 lug holes as well as slots for the snare...
http://columbus.craigslist.org/msg/1027216050.html
Here is the link I have for the Pioneer snare. It seems everything is there except that bottom rim. Let me know what you think.
-Kevin
The bottom bearing edge shows some signs of damage but, for $100.00, I've seen the P-83 throwoff sell for that much, alone. I don't know how much work it would be, but between the lugs, throwoff, lug screws, badge and top rim, it's probably even money at least. I wouldn't pay that much for it, but I might if I needed a P-83.
O-Lugs, where are you seeing the damage to the bearing edge? I only see the rather deep snare beds. Looks okay to me otherwise. Pics are kinda small/blurry.
Also, if you don't care about originality, drummaker.com has 14" 6 hole 2.3 mm snare side hoops for $13.60.
Well...I thought I saw a chip but on second inspection, I guess it could be the bottom of the P-83 I'm seeing. Sorry. :o
Well, as of right now, I am kinda thinking of just getting the Supra. However, I will 'inspect' the Pioneer and see what I think about it. He said the chrome was only flaking on the outside, none on the inside, so that's good! We will see what happens.
There is a good chance that if I do get them both, that I may try to turn around and sell the Pioneer. So, if anyone is interested, let me know!
Thanks again for everyone's help!
-Kevin
[COLOR="DarkRed"]Yeah....I was gonna say a 6-hole generic snareside hoop is readily available...
I dunno, it's a tough call...the Supra price is better, the Pioneer price not that bad, but the finish looks a bit compromised too...I would ultimately let sound decide.
Just out of curiousity (not that I am suggesting this in this instance) has anyone ever sandblasted off a peeling chrome on a drum shell ???
Complete replating would run between $100-200, so that's probably not worth the $$$.
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Oh Nailfoxx,
I was going to drive to that guy's house tomorrow to have a look at the Pioneer drum. I live in Ashland, OH. Maybe I'll let you have a stab at it if you want. I told him that if he doesn't get any bites by Thursday that I might drive to see him. Let me know what you think of the drum.
-Jon
Hi, I went ahead and bought both snares. I want to try to find a rim for it, and I will tune it up and see what it's all about.
Jon, you want to PM me back on here or email me your email address, I am happy to contact you first if I decide not to keep it.
Today was the only day this week I had off, that's the only reason I was able to get up there today, I hope there are no hard feelings.
The finish on the Pioneer is in pretty decent shape given the age. If I remember, I will try to post pics of these two snares.
Thanks to everyone,
Kevin
