Starts Wednesday Apr 2, 12pm NYC
Ends Wednesday Apr 9, 12pm NYC
Lot 7: Mini Dope Real Isolator – Early Prototype Edition (One of the First Ever Made)
This is one of the very first Mini Dope Real isolators created — a prototype piece designed by Kumara, the creator of Dope Real. Only a handful were ever made, and the first two units went to none other than Francois K and Louie Vega.
This unit features:
• Modular rack ears – attachable metal wings for fitting into a standard 19-inch rack
• Ultra-compact design – ideal for travel and tight setups
• Studio and live-proven – personally used by Louie Vega in numerous sessions and gigs
“Kumara gave the first two to Francois K and me. It was a go-to for its size and flexibility — it just fit anywhere.” – Louie Vega
Before you bid:
Please note that, on top of the final bidding price, you (the buyer) will be charged the following:
- Buyer premium of 15% on top of the final hammer price. E.g. for a winning bid of $100, you will pay $115 plus shipping, insurance, and taxes. The buyer premium helps us invest in curation, appraisals, verification, content and platform development.
- Shipping, packing, insurance & handling costs - see 'shipping' section below for more details
- Import duties and taxes - these vary by location and are payable by the buyer upon delivery, if applicable
Shipping method: All orders are shipped tracked.
Insurance: For all orders over $200 we will include 1.3% on top of the hammer price to cover insurance.
Packing: We work with trusted packing teams to ensure the best delivery of your items. This will be added to the final cost.
Expected delivery: Item ships 2 weeks after auction closes. Delivery time varies by location.
ITEM IS DIRECT FROM LOUIE VEGA'S COLLECTION
SHIPPED & INSURED USING TRUSTED SUPPLIERS
COMES WITH CO-SIGNED CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
"this isn’t just stuff — it’s part of my legacy. And I hope it ends up in the right hands."
“Collecting is a big part of my life — it’s more than a hobby. I’ve been collecting vinyl for over 45, almost 50 years.
One of the first records I ever bought was Melting Pot by Booker T. & the M.G.‘s… and Love to Love You Baby by Donna Summer. We’re talking early, pre-disco 45s. I grew up in the Bronx, and there was a little record shop just down the block — Stratford Avenue, right near Westchester. I was 10, 11 years old, already going down there to buy Salsoul records.
That passion’s stayed with me. I’ve collected vinyl, vintage gear, musical equipment, and yeah — I’m a big hat collector too. It’s part of who I am.
For me, it’s important to carry on this legacy. I’ve made music for decades and played all over the world.
So if someone out there — whether we shared a dancefloor moment, or you connected through a piece of my music — ends up owning something from my collection, that means everything to me."
- Louie Vega
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We are trusted by some of the biggest names in music to care for their items and tell their story. What you buy comes directly from them.
170k fans & collectors around the world
Join a group of people who really care about music and collecting.
a part of collecting culture. since 2001
We have been helping to preserve & grow music culture through our journals. Now we're on our next phase of this mission.
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