Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

First, let me say that I am a new member to this group.

Second, I am a vocalist, bass player, guitar player, a poor 
keyboardist and not a drummer.

Third, I have a small recording studio in my home.  Really, it's my 
office, with as much musical gear as I can squeeze into it.  So, 
here's my dilemma:

A friend gave me his 1984 Simmons SDS7.  He said that it didn't work 
(oops, his mistake, my gain), and I was welcome to take it off his 
hands.  It is fully functional.  Here is a list of what I have:

5 drum pads (1 bass drum, 4 regular)
8 modules:
    1 Bass Drum
    2 Tight Snare
    1 Rock Snare
    3 Bright Tom
Brain with Rack Ears
Selector Pad (16 channels)
Operating Instructions

I have various cables (XLR Male to Female, XLR Male to 1/4" TS Male), 
a couple drum stands with clamps and dual L-brackets, and legs for 
the bass drum.  All the pieces are somewhat rough and show some age 
and wear, but they are all functional.

I recognize this for what it is, and what it might mean to someone 
with a need/desire for it.  I don't necessarily want to keep this 
unit, but I would like an electronic kit for learning/recording 
purposes.  

Anyone interested in making an offer?  I will entertain cash offers, 
or will trade for a decent used electronic kit in good working 
order.  Please feel free to contact me if you have questions.  I can 
provide video, photo, or sound samples via e-mail - just drop me a 
line.

Thank you,

Mark Walley

mawalley [at] walleycomm [dot] com

I realized after I had already posted this last night that I 
neglected to include information pertinent to the sale of these 
drums - the kit is white.

The only offer I have received so far is just a little more than half 
what I had in mind (I was thinking $600-700, but I was offered 
$350).  My question is, based on the information below, what would be 
a fair asking price for a kit like this?  

I don't really want to sell this on Ebay, but I may have to.

Mark

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "Mark Walley" <mawalley@...> 
wrote:
>
> First, let me say that I am a new member to this group.
> 
> Second, I am a vocalist, bass player, guitar player, a poor 
> keyboardist and not a drummer.
> 
> Third, I have a small recording studio in my home.  Really, it's my 
> office, with as much musical gear as I can squeeze into it.  So, 
> here's my dilemma:
> 
> A friend gave me his 1984 Simmons SDS7.  He said that it didn't 
work 
> (oops, his mistake, my gain), and I was welcome to take it off his 
> hands.  It is fully functional.  Here is a list of what I have:
> 
> 5 drum pads (1 bass drum, 4 regular)
> 8 modules:
>     1 Bass Drum
>     2 Tight Snare
>     1 Rock Snare
>     3 Bright Tom
> Brain with Rack Ears
> Selector Pad (16 channels) - only 1, 8, 9, and 13 are functional
> Operating Instructions
> 
> I have various cables (XLR Male to Female, XLR Male to 1/4" TS 
Male), 
> a couple drum stands with clamps and dual L-brackets, and legs for 
> the bass drum.  All the pieces are somewhat rough and show some age 
> and wear, but they are all functional.
> 
> I recognize this for what it is, and what it might mean to someone 
> with a need/desire for it.  I don't necessarily want to keep this 
> unit, but I would like an electronic kit for learning/recording 
> purposes.  
> 
> Anyone interested in making an offer?  I will entertain cash 
offers, 
> or will trade for a decent used electronic kit in good working 
> order.  Please feel free to contact me if you have questions.  I 
can 

> provide video, photo, or sound samples via e-mail - just drop me a 
> line.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Mark Walley
> 
> mawalley [at] walleycomm [dot] com
>

Mark Walley skrev:
> 
> 
> I realized after I had already posted this last night that I
> neglected to include information pertinent to the sale of these
> drums - the kit is white.
> 
> The only offer I have received so far is just a little more than half
> what I had in mind (I was thinking $600-700, but I was offered
> $350). My question is, based on the information below, what would be
> a fair asking price for a kit like this?
> 
> I don't really want to sell this on Ebay, but I may have to.

Ebay is the way to go and if you want a better price, await september 
when everyone is back from their holidays etc.

I think 6-700 is decent enough if it's working as expected.

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