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Subject: Re: Simmons SDS7

From: "Mark Walley" <mawalley@...>
Date: 2008-07-10

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
>