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28" Zildjian ride!
Interesting trivia is the best kind. Got to see an unusual item and I learned something new. That is exactly why we are here!
11 years agoWhat happened here?
You are right. Even though I have never been happy with the sound of a repaired cymbal, some people have ended up with a sound they still liked. I wil...
11 years agoWhat happened here?
Here's a theory. This was created during a "bring your child to work day" at the Zildjian factory, and some 8 year old kid got to play with the stampi...
11 years agoWhat happened here?
If you notice, the original price was $9,400, but they have generously knocked $7,050 off that. It is no longer usable as a musical instrument due to...
11 years agoWhat happened here?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-ZILDJIAN-AVEDIS-18-CYMBAL-TURKISH-DOUBLE-STAMPED-MULTIPLE-FACTORY-STAMPS-/110675773444 What is the deal with this ugly me...
11 years agoRobert R. Keller signature in shells.
Yes, there were signature shells, but I don't remember the specifics. I am thinking a late `90s- early `2000s. I think it is burned into the wood.
11 years agoFibes
In my opinion, these acrylic drums do not sound that much different than wood drums. I don't think anyone listening would know, at least not right awa...
11 years agoHanging cymbals
My only experience with hanging cymbals was the time I went to see another band practice, and sat in on his drums for a song or two. The guy had 3 cra...
11 years agoFibes
They sound fantastic, and are (were) built to last. I can't think of a single bad thing to say about them! Great deep tone that always gets complimen...
11 years agoAre there any advances in cymbal polishing?
If you are looking for an even easier way to clean them, then Groove Juice will do the trick. Followed by wax. On those cymbals you have no black ink...
11 years agoFibes
Who wouldn't want an amber acrylic set? Here is my Fibes kit (2000). 16x22, 11x13,16x18, and matching 6x14 snare. [IMG]http://i198.photobucket.com/al...
11 years agoMy intro, and a question.
From fishaa...
11 years agohelp with my Gretsch drums
I should have read the original post more closely. If you remember (and have a reciept also) that you bought it in `79, then they obviously began usi...
11 years agohelp with my Gretsch drums
It couldn't be `77 because of the drop G badge. If he bought them all together, it had to be `80 or later.
11 years agoOlder Avedis Zildjian
From Blueprint...
11 years ago