Wanted: Cheap or second hand disco lighting

[idisco]

Does anyone know any sites(other than ebay) that i can get cheap or second hand disco lighting from. I am just starting and need some more lighting to make my set up better. You can look at my old set up on my website and later on today i will be adding my new ones. Tell me if you know of any good but cheap lighting.

Price around £20-£90
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[Cj_The_Dj]

i got a kam led javlin - £60 display model should have been £69.99

i have a martin adventure and a lyet quest - bird of prey you can have. pm me about price.

[DazzyD]

You can get a fair few light effects, including LED ones, for under £100.

Normally, I would suggest not going as low as £20 (maybe for a mirror ball, though!) but I once bought 2 mini goboflowers for £12.49 each! They started off at £49.99 but were half-price then half price again! So there are some real bargains to be had out there!

[pagan_flame]

Well there used to be a good one called DJ Bids... ;)

Have a look here in the meantime --- http://www.whybuynew.co.uk

[discomobiledj]

Well there used to be a good one called DJ Bids... ;)

Have a look here in the meantime --- http://www.whybuynew.co.uk

I use these, really good, very cheap and next day delivery

[idisco]

Thanks for your responses. Think ill be getting a dicromoon when they come back in stock they are ussually £40! only 20 on here!!

[idisco]

You can get a fair few light effects, including LED ones, for under £100.

Normally, I would suggest not going as low as £20 (maybe for a mirror ball, though!) but I once bought 2 mini goboflowers for £12.49 each! They started off at £49.99 but were half-price then half price again! So there are some real bargains to be had out there!

Where did you get these lights from?

[Jiggles]

Save up and you might be able to get something half decent new!

[idisco]

kind of hard for a 14 year old to save that much up!

[Jiggles]

I done that when I was your age. Just get the discos in and save!

[Penfold42]

kind of hard for a 14 year old to save that much up!

So what's your budget?

Seems to me you want to play with the big boys ..........so what's your budget.

Same applies to people buying a disco......IMO......BUDGET!

[idisco]

So what's your budget?

Seems to me you want to play with the big boys ..........so what's your budget.

Same applies to people buying a disco......IMO......BUDGET!

My budget is up to £60 and i should have this in a few weeks at next party for some kids. But i also need a fogger to make my lights stand out more.:bang:

[DazzyD]

Where did you get these lights from?

Got them a few years ago - from Woolies! They were part of the Woolworths Party Range. Only 50w but I use them for backdrop effects now.


My budget is up to £60 and i should have this in a few weeks at next party for some kids. But i also need a fogger to make my lights stand out more.:bang:

I know you have to start somewhere but please tell me you've missed at least one '0' off that figure.! :eek:

Also a point to remember is that a lot of venues don't allow smoke machines now so maybe it's better trying to buy more effective lights. Saying that I need a hazer for a kids party next month. The venue owner says he's allowing a small amount of haze effect!

[daz226]

look on the dj bids as i am sure there are some spinmasters on there which will be ideal for you

[ppentertainments]

My budget is up to £60 and i should have this in a few weeks at next party for some kids. But i also need a fogger to make my lights stand out more.:bang:

Forget the fogger, this is the last thing you need. There are very few venues now who allow them and more and more people do not like them.

[djgordyp]

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[djgordyp]

I know you have to start somewhere but please tell me you've missed at least one '0' off that figure.! :eek:

Also a point to remember is that a lot of venues don't allow smoke machines now so maybe it's better trying to buy more effective lights. Saying that I need a hazer for a kids party next month. The venue owner says he's allowing a small amount of haze effect!

Don't forget this is for a school project and therefore wouldn't necessarily need to be the best mobile disco in the area.. More likely, it is an ecxercise in starting and running a business. Therefore lighting and sound would only need to be adequete. He can always upgrade later if he wishes to continue.

[yourdj]

Do you want any stairville led par 64 cans?

I have 14.

Perfect nick.


Don't forget this is for a school project and therefore wouldn't necessarily need to be the best mobile disco in the area.. More likely, it is an ecxercise in starting and running a business. Therefore lighting and sound would only need to be adequete. He can always upgrade later if he wishes to continue.

Dont tell him that im trying to offload all my old crap ;)

Good advice though, my best gigs have been with two lights :)

[idisco]

Sent you a PM about these lights.

[idisco]

Don't forget this is for a school project and therefore wouldn't necessarily need to be the best mobile disco in the area.. More likely, it is an ecxercise in starting and running a business. Therefore lighting and sound would only need to be adequete. He can always upgrade later if he wishes to continue.

Sounds sorted its just my lack of lighting. Look at my website gallery and all my current kit is on there. I do have some lights but they are alll simple. Been told my lights look like they are from the first star wars episode!

[djgordyp]

I was at a 40th and an 18th earlier this year and both dj's only had two lights. At the 40th the guy had a simple moonflower and a stormbird type light.
At the 18th the dj had a moonflower similar to the first guys. And a miracled.

My sister thought both dj's were good :confused: Then again she had been drinking quite a bit:D

[Corabar Steve]

What has their equipment (or lack of) got to do with their ability?

[idisco]

We are good DJs its just the lack of equipment. People are pleased with what we do but always comment on the lack of lighting.

May have sorted this now though as a friend has a £20 water effect from maplins and a £20 lazer from a shop (in skegness?) They are both decent lights and he has offered to rent them to us for free.

Still dont know if this is enough so whats your opinions.

[Ajaysdisco]

I have a similarly priced water light made by Soundlab.
It was a good light to project behind you onto the wall.
However it lasted about 3 gigs until the motors started to fail.
You may have more luck than me.

Just be careful with the laser, point it upwards.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

We are good DJs its just the lack of equipment. People are pleased with what we do but always comment on the lack of lighting.

May have sorted this now though as a friend has a £20 water effect from maplins and a £20 lazer from a shop (in skegness?) They are both decent lights and he has offered to rent them to us for free.

Still dont know if this is enough so whats your opinions.

Right, I'll make you an offer. I have 4 x Source mini moonflower lights Colourblade Juniors). They are 100W each, don't have gobos and are basic, but are nearly brand new.
They have a sensitivity button and are sound to light. They've had about 3 or 4 hires and that's it. They also have padded bags. You can have all 4 for £60, but you'll need to find £10 for delivery.

[Excalibur]

Right, I'll make you an offer. I have 4 x Source mini moonflower lights. They are 100W each, don't have gobos and are basic, but are nearly brand new.
They have a sensitivity button and are sound to light. They've had about 3 or 4 hires and that's it. They also have padded bags. You can have all 4 for £60, but you'll need to find £10 for delivery.

If they're like a Vasto, I'd recommend them. Mine are the best value for money I've ever spent. Folk knock them, but I love them.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

If they're like a Vasto, I'd recommend them. Mine are the best value for money i've ever spent. Folk knock them, but I love them.

I don't think they are like a Vasto tbh.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

http://www.djstore.com/item/soucolourbladejunior.htm

There's the details.

[Excalibur]

Well yes, and no. :D Bigger bulb and casing, but in essence the same type of effect. An excellent machine.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Well yes, and no. :D Bigger bulb and casing, but in essence the same type of effect. An excellent machine.

I think I've seen a Vasto - do they project what looks like curley white gobos?

[Excalibur]

I think I've seen a Vasto - do they project what looks like curley white gobos?

There are two types. One white, one multi. Different names.