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Unidentified Cymbal!!
Does anybody know what the trademark writing means? Does it say "genuine Turkish cymbals"? Another query: the black ink writing on the underside...
15 years agoZYN cymbals; made in England
That pic at the bottom of the page caught my eye... I just sent that page to the trumpet player who was on a gig around '90, and he thinks it is Sean...
15 years agobassdrum mounted cymbal arm suitable for daily use?
The Gretsch diamond plate holders were always borderline. The ones on the floor toms failed at gigs from time to time... always fun! I've used them...
15 years agotucking a calf head
Cool vid. The tool they're using to tuck the heads reminds me of a Hyde putty knife (see attached pic). Those putty knives have been around for ever...
15 years agoWho made these?
I'd check to see if there's anything in those gas cans and go for it!
15 years agoBury a cymbal?
From Jaye...
15 years agoBury a cymbal?
I have never tried this but have noticed a big difference in a few cymbals after they've aged. A 22" AZCO swish sounded way different after 25 years,...
15 years agosimple pedal
I've found that different size bass drums work best with different pedals. My favorite pedal is the Ghost, but it doesn't fit the 26" kick I use now...
15 years agoCocktail drum foot pedal wanted
I imagine there's a bunch of pedals that can be reversed. The most common one I know of is the Ludwig Universal Speedmaster. There's usually a coupl...
15 years agoadvertised as a 50's K
The seller added a note that it was a 60's cymbal since I last viewed the ad. I wonder how many bids would have not been placed if that was revealed...
15 years agoadvertised as a 50's K
check the stamp... those cymbals don't go for those prices do they? http://cgi.ebay.com/ZILDJIAN-22-K-ISTANBUL-RIDE-CYMBAL-VINTAGE-1950s_W0QQitemZ270...
15 years agoLeather Washers
I've never heard of them - but it sounds like a good idea. thanks for the info
15 years agoWho made La Boz Drums, stencil folks?
My totally inappropriate, stupid guess would be some dirty, low down French guy named La Boz Scaggs. Then there's that dude from New Jersey...
15 years agoLudwig?
$30, ask for Johnny http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/msg/1437795197.html
15 years agoEbay Shipping Problem!!!!!!!!!!!!
I heard Larry King say once that all generalizations are wrong. Last week I read that General Motors is moving the center of their business from Det...
15 years ago