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Original Octoban sizes
Does anyone know what the depths of the ORIGINAL Tama Octoban were? The new ones they offer are MUCH shorter than the original ones from the late 70's...
16 years agoWrap "Cancer" on a Leedy...
Yes, that is definately in the wrap. Wet sanding won't do a thing for you in this case.
16 years agoNick Mason pompeii cymbals
I believe he used ALL of his cymbals as both crashes and rides....but in the video it appears that it was the 18" on his right that was most favored.
16 years agoWrap "Cancer" on a Leedy...
The trick is to WET sand it using 1000 grit or finer wet/dry sandpaper. Also use some dishwashing soap mixed in with the water. After you do this then...
16 years agoNick Mason pompeii cymbals
Sorry....missed the question about replicas......Paiste re-introduced the Giant Beats after being discontinued for many years back in 2005. They're no...
16 years agoHead's Up
I would take them off and store them......as far as what to use after you do that....several choices, depending on the type of sound you are after. Yo...
16 years agoBeverley Cymbal Stamp
Beverley cymbals were made in England by Premier drum company.....same as a Krut or Zyn. Rather cheap cymbals made of NS12 alloy. Most I've come acros...
16 years agoNick Mason pompeii cymbals
Nick Mason's cymbals were the original Giant Beats and Formula 602's for the Pompeii session. Hi-hats were 14" 602s an 18" heavy GB on is left (now lo...
16 years agoZyn Cymbals
Zyn and Kruts were made of NS12 alloy, Super Zyns were made of B20. Unfortunately Premier was not much of a cymbal maker......trash can lids sound bet...
16 years agoIdentifying an old bass mount cymbal arm.
The cymbal arm is definately 60's/70's. As far as the lugs....my guess would be premier as well.....anybody??
16 years agoIdentifying an old bass mount cymbal arm.
Definately Ludwig
16 years agoThe Ludwig Black Panther Info Thread...
From lucky...
16 years agoLudwig Pioneer and JazzFest Shells
Its a perception thing. Pioneers were considered student models when new, jazzfests and super classics were the professional models. Also, look at who...
16 years agoThe Ludwig Black Panther Info Thread...
Found a clip of the Lulu performance on youtube.....check it out! [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY5peTYu7ZA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY...
16 years agoLudwig Pioneer and JazzFest Shells
The more lugs you add the more fine tuning that is available to dial in the best sound. 6 luggers aren't horrible to tune to "that" sound, but its not...
16 years ago