11-25-2009, 10:36 AM
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CP's Fraser Crane
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Good secondhand (pawn) shops for intruments?
Hey I am coming up to Calgary this weekend, and am going to have a day or so to kill, so I was wondering where the best places to find some secondhand musical instruments are.
I am interested in finding a drum machine.
Thanks
PS I will be in the NW, but have no issue with touring the city. 
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11-25-2009, 10:44 AM
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Scoring Winger
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I remember working in a guitar store years ago and I would see used guitars at pawn shops selling 5-10 percent more then the new ones at my store. I would try a
music store first to see if they carry any used drum machines. Try Mother's Music 403-245-0459.
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11-25-2009, 10:45 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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A buddy of mine from Junior High's dad owned a place called Harmony Lane. I don't know if it's still around, but they had lots of stuff. Plus being that it's(was?) in Forrest Lawn, you'd feel right at home.
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11-25-2009, 10:47 AM
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It's not easy being green!
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: In the tubes to Vancouver Island
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Mothers music is a great place for drums, but not on the cheap.
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11-25-2009, 10:51 AM
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CP's Fraser Crane
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There is still a place called Harmony Lane in Calgary according to google.
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11-25-2009, 10:53 AM
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Franchise Player
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Almost sure Long and McQuade has second hand instruments.
In the south, near Chinook.
Last edited by STeeLy; 11-25-2009 at 10:55 AM.
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11-25-2009, 10:55 AM
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CP's Fraser Crane
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Quote:
Originally Posted by STeeLy
Almost sure Long and McQuade has second hand instruments.
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Good to know, I have to go there too to get a Yorkville PA speaker looked at. Maybe I head there first.
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11-25-2009, 11:27 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Calgary, AB
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You used to be able to find deals on gear at Pawn Shops, before the internet when they didn't know what they had.
These days it's almost a waste of time to walk in there, don't know how they move anything with those prices.
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11-25-2009, 11:36 AM
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CP's Fraser Crane
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Well the one I want is the Alesis SR-16, but I dont want to pay full price for it.
They are built like tanks and have been manufacured since 1991. I am hoping to find a cheap older used one.
Last edited by stang; 11-25-2009 at 11:40 AM.
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11-25-2009, 11:42 AM
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Scoring Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stang
Well the one I want is the Alesis SR-16, but I dont want to pay full price for it.
They are built like tanks and have been manufacured since 1991. I am hoping to find a cheap older used one.
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http://www.tomleemusic.ca/main/homek...=127&inv=31265
Free shipping $220.
Not sure how much for a used one.
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11-25-2009, 11:47 AM
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CP's Fraser Crane
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Originally Posted by Sliver
Just remember the shortcut out of Calgary to Edmonton is Edmonton Trail. Hop on that when it's time to go home and you'll be golden.  |
What if my home isnt in Edmonton?
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11-25-2009, 11:48 AM
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evil of fart
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Originally Posted by stang
What if my home isnt in Edmonton?
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Wouldn't really matter. Edmonton Trail doesn't go to Edmonton. 
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11-25-2009, 11:50 AM
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CP's Fraser Crane
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Originally Posted by dre
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There is one on Kijiji for $100.
Also mothers has them for $195 new.
its just for goofing around, so I dont want to spend new price. I like used gear. (I am cheap)
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11-25-2009, 11:52 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stang
There is still a place called Harmony Lane in Calgary according to google.
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Good to know. The dude I knew was Billy from that idol show. Man, did that dude ever have a lot of instruments in his basement back them. I wonder what it looks like now, haha.
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11-25-2009, 11:52 AM
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Scoring Winger
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$100...Nice. I am cheap too. Ebay has one for $40, but $80us for shipping.
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11-25-2009, 11:55 AM
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CP's Fraser Crane
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dre
$100...Nice. I am cheap too. Ebay has one for $40, but $80us for shipping.
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Yeah its tough to find decent deals in ebay anymore, unless its smaller stuff. Or stuff you dont really see around locally. But there is usually something in Kijiji that beats ebays prices.
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11-25-2009, 11:57 AM
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CP's Fraser Crane
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I did find a smoking deal on a Fender Strat in a pawn shop in Calgary about a year ago.
1996 MIM Fender, Agave Blue, not so much a mark or scuff on it, Maple fretboard. Couple Broken Strings, got it for $200 in a case.
Just a gorgeous guitar. I willhave to find and post a pic.
EDIT: FOund them
Last edited by stang; 11-25-2009 at 11:59 AM.
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11-25-2009, 12:03 PM
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Scoring Winger
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Nice Fender. I have a G&L don't know if you know the story behind G&L, but its a really interesting one.
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11-25-2009, 12:24 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Usually the prices on (good) gear at pawn shops are a bit high, IMO. It's all about that diamond in the rough, though. One time I found a ~$500 analog synth at a pawn shop for under $20.
What kind of a drum machine are you looking for? Some of the crappy digital ones from the early 90s should really be free - you could probably get one for $50 max - if you don't care about the sound quality.
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