Ok,.. I'm looking for a little info on what is known as a "stem" cymbal from the 1920s,.... (well I'm actually looking to pick one up!!)
and,...
A friend recently told me about an old 1920s trap instrument he called a "bock-a-de-bock"??? (SUPPOSEDLY BECAUSE IT MAKES A "BOCK-A-DE-BOCK" SOUND?)
What the heck is that!!??
From his description it sounds more like an old set of castinets mounted on a piece of wood??
Any info on what this might be??...(photos, etc.??)
Thanks in advance fellas!!
Give these a look. :)
Yeah, contacted that fellow about the possibility of selling a few things but he doesn't seem very interested unless I'm paying some high prices for things.
Made an offer on one item, as he said to make an offer, but hasn't even had the decency to reply.....that was 4 days ago.
So, anyway,....back to my initial question....
That's a cymbal that can morph into any other kind of cymbal. Cool Dude
Very nice... :)
Riiiiiigggghhhhht.......
soooo,.....moving right along!....
seriously though guys,....
any info is apprecaited...thanks guys...:)
Probably too late...but just in case...here's the 1936 Ludwig Catalog description of BOCK-A-DA-BOCK CYMBALS....
Bock-a-da-Bock Cymbals were so named because of their fascinating cupped effects on fast rhythms. They have a popping cup effect that will prove plenty hot on special rhythms, and will give a nice cymbal ring when played with glancing blows. Particularly flashy when featured in pairs. Each instrument consists of 2 cymbals on one handle. Two Handles, four cymbals to the pair.
No. 935 One handle with two cymbals each....$2.25 Per pair, two handles, two cymbals on each handle......$4.50
(The cymbals are under 4"...I've seen some like Greeko Cymbals and can be played like spoons or a mini hi-hat....original ones are rare...but some different versions over the years...pretty easy to replicate)
Hope this helps...Sam
Why does that little Japanese monkey with the two cymbals clap`n come to mind ??
