Mapex Orion for $400

Fat Elvis · #1 03-05-2007, 12:31 AM

although i love great deals, i am gonna pass on this one. But thought i would pass it along to the group. I dont know anything about it, but the price makes it at LEAST worth an email or phone call.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/msg/288075706.html

Fat Elvis · #2 03-05-2007, 12:33 AM

actually, i decided not to pass. I sent him an email -- i'll see what happens. I am in LA until tomorrow.

d.c.drummer · #3 03-05-2007, 01:25 AM

I was thinking the same thing. Go get that baby!

hawk9290 · #4 03-05-2007, 01:31 AM

whoa, can't top that, I was considering this one for a time, but then decided no (can't risk spending the $ with some job stability issues)- http://www.musicgoround.com/gear/inv....asp?id=439316

dom · #5 03-05-2007, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

actually, i decided not to pass. I sent him an email -- i'll see what happens. I am in LA until tomorrow.

i had a feeling you wouldnt be able to pass it up...

Fat Elvis · #6 03-05-2007, 07:25 AM

well, here is a pic of the kit. I dont know what year they are -- all that i know is that he still has them and they are black in color. are they long lugs? can anyone tell the year from this pic?

what would you all do? i dont know much about mapex -- is this too good to pass up?

Ozzy Biz · #7 03-05-2007, 08:38 AM

Can you ask for more pics?

#8 03-05-2007, 11:57 AM

Definitely ask for more pics before you take the plunge. The older Orion kits are very nice as well, but I wouldn't buy that kit based on those (very poor) pictures alone. I think you also have to keep in mind that you already have at least one pro-level kit and whilst I'm not suggesting that you can have *too* many drums, you're not in desperate need of a quality kit seeing as you have the DW's.

Afrolicious · #9 03-05-2007, 01:10 PM

Seems like a very good deal, I played a recent version of the Orion some months ago and it sounded very good, especially the bassdrum was a beast. But since those seem to be a bit older I'd wait for better pictures to decide.

#10 03-05-2007, 03:18 PM

Leave it......spend the $$$ on your Tama....it's time to wrap...

Fat Elvis · #11 03-05-2007, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by larlev

Leave it......spend the $$$ on your Tama....it's time to wrap...

wise advise, my friend. i think i'll take it.

#12 03-05-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

wise advise, my friend. i think i'll take it.

I am wrapping mine after all......I kept looking at the Tangerine glitter and had to have it...

I just finished the 12x10....sounds great

Fat Elvis · #13 03-05-2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by larlev

I am wrapping mine after all......I kept looking at the Tangerine glitter and had to have it...

I just finished the 12x10....sounds great

you gonna be posting pics? or have you?