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vintage black beauty

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i've been looking for a decent condition 20's black beauty; anyone have any thoughts or see any red flags on either of these? (this is not a covert spam message; i'm truly looking to buy, not advertised whomever's auction this is).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1920s-Ludwig-Black-Beauty-5x14-Brass-DeLuxe-Model-Engraved-Shell-/151051876207?pt=Vintgae_Drums_Percussion&hash=item232b64b76f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-LUDWIG-BLACK-BEAUTY-c-1920s-MINT-JAMES-SNARES-CALF-HEADS-SUPER-SUPRA-/290925783640?pt=Vintgae_Drums_Percussion&hash=item43bc872a58

Posted on 12 years ago
#1
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The electronic landing bay is not an option anymore, it`s already installed. Forgiveness is fine for the replaced clip,..but the light port ?? I think that`s the difference between treasure and sale !i

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

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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From OddBall

The electronic landing bay is not an option anymore, it`s already installed. Forgiveness is fine for the replaced clip,..but the light port ?? I think that`s the difference between treasure and sale !i

forgive my ignorance: are you saying the hole for the lightbulb is not original to the drum?

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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No, just that it`s not optional anymore. For $2,600 I would like the choice !i

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

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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I guess a plus could be the pattern, puting it as the earliest !i

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

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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The scroll pattern drum is probably the better buy I think.

Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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From BEC

The scroll pattern drum is probably the better buy I think.

i want to PLAY the drum, not collect, and i'm concerned about the crack in the lug on that one.

Posted on 12 years ago
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From Publius

i want to PLAY the drum, not collect, and i'm concerned about the crack in the lug on that one.

I'd find a replacement lug. Mike Curotto, myself, others have them.

If that is unsatisfactory, I'd skip both drums.

The big hole on the flower patterned drum isn't easily fixable. Maybe neither drum is "the one"?

Posted on 12 years ago
#8
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If that was you that got the undamaged scroll pattern drum,....good choice.

Never got to hear one of these cuz people don`t like to play on them,...good on you, you get to hear one !i

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

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 12 years ago
#9
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I'd pass on both drums. I have a '29 BB in near mint condition. I paid $3200 for it, but prices were higher then. It's a great player as well. The ones in the $2500 range are bound to have something wrong with them, unless you find a deal.

Good luck.

Stephen

Vintage Drum Student
Posted on 12 years ago
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