3 Vintage in Chi. $500

[msb501clave]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/msg/1574145713.html


go get em

[umannyt]

If you look at the closeup photo and look closely at the manufacturer's label, you'll apparently read the word "Valje". Are my eyes deceiving me?

These drums look a lot more like Valjes than any Pearl conga models I've ever seen: the shape of the shells and the hardware, particularly the crown ears and the plates.

Could it be that they posted the wrong pictures? And if they're indeed Valjes could they be that old (1940s)? I thought that Tom Flores, founder of Valje drums, started making drums "only" in 1954 (in LA). See: http://www.soldrums.com/flores.html

If they're indeed vintage Valjes, these could be a real treasure find! Someone hurry up and grab them! Not me, I'm already happy with what I've got.

[AlexV]

i'm going to try and stop by there and see what the real deal is with these. the hardware is def valje. this shop is about 5 min from my house.

[yeeman]

I don't think it matters what they are....stop yapping & go get them !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Congadelica]

Alex if you dont buy these your going to regret it . a chance bargain .

[No.2-1820]

Exactly, if these were 5 minutes from my house they would have been in my living room 5 minutes after I saw the ad !

[yeeman]

Exactly....I hear ya !!!

[AlexV]

lol. i'm at work guys! give me min to get outta here. the place closes at 6 so i might not get there until tomorrow at saturday hopefully they just sit there for a day.

[yeeman]

Damn !! Forget work !! Quit your job & GO !!! NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AlexV]

well i went ahead and picked them up. definately valjes. the tumba needs work with a couple splits. conga and quinto in real good shape. the tumba has nasty

scarring where it sat in stand. i don't know if its fixable. i don't know how terrible it would look to fill in. i'll need advice for sure. i'll try and post pics later

after i've told my wife what i've spent. she's not gonna like it. lol

[AlexV]

i'll also need to get rods and nuts since they have lp stuff on them. over the years someone replaced them obviously. luckily Flores son is around to help out.

[Psych1]

Alex - You did good!
Worth 2 - 3 times what you paid. - Even more if you hold on to them.
Easy fixes - fun too!

[willie55]

Alex good buy, if you need to get rid of the lp lugs i need to buy some for some lps that i got. PM me

[AlexV]

willie i'll def keep you in mind. i'll replace them soon enough.

[bongosnotbombs]

i'll also need to get rods and nuts since they have lp stuff on them. over the years someone replaced them obviously. luckily Flores son is around to help out.

Nice score on the Valjes!

I've bought lugs from Ralph Flores for my Valje, he's a great guy to deal with. Sometimes takes a little but of time to reach
him, phone is best. He's always come through for me. Does great work and quick too.