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U.S. Mercury Snare

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Hey guys I am looking to get some info on this drum as well as see what it might be worth. I would like to sell it here on the forums to someone. I have no information on this drum, not even how old it is. Here's some pics.

Yes that is just tape on the bottom head just fyi.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Could you let me see the interior? Star made these for St. Louis Music Supply from early 60s-about 73. I can give you more info if I can see the interior, but as for value, not more than about $40, and may need to include shipping, or a negotiation on it. They are just not worth much in this condition and wrap. If it were Peacock pearl or maybe Fantasia, or even Lava, you'd have something worth a little more, but in red or blue sparkle, not much.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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More pics...

[IMG]http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab268/garageman1/Drum%20Stuff/2011-10-17182607.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab268/garageman1/Drum%20Stuff/2011-10-17182558.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab268/garageman1/Drum%20Stuff/2011-10-17182551.jpg[/IMG]

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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I saw no writing of any sort in there

Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Please forgive me...it could be a later Pearl Corp. shell. After Star left the stencil market, Pearl got the contracts from St Louis Music Supply, as well as Brooklyn and the group from San Antonio. These were the biggest of the big time distributors in the 60s and 70s and made it into the world, so we are now getting the final disposition of these kits, only by our expert dissection of parts.

"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 12 years ago
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I dont even think $40. I think more like $25. There are thousands and thousands of Red and Blue sparkle MIJ drums floating out there.

Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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From Retrosonic

I dont even think $40. I think more like $25. There are thousands and thousands of Red and Blue sparkle MIJ drums floating out there.

Like I said, including shipping in the continental US.

"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 12 years ago
#7
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Would 45 be to much to ask for this? I just ask because its a little trip into town to get there. Also whats MIJ? Sorry if its something everyone should know. I am just wondering. New to this stuff. Thanks for all the help guys, really appreciate it.

Posted on 12 years ago
#8
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Made In Japan. These are usually low end, entry level drums. Getting a good sound out of them takes work and experience most people don't have or even want to take the time to mess with.

It depends on the actual sound and tunability of each individual drum, especially where snares are concerned. Setting up one of these Japanese snares is tricky and takes some time, patience and talent. Some tune right up, others take a couple of hours, some just plain suck, period. Ask what you want, it's your drum.

"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 12 years ago
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