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A Very Interesting Find Last viewed: 12 hours ago

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Here is an interesting item which was given to me. A friend of mine bought a Ludwig kit last year from the 60's. He had all the usual bits and pieces like blocks cow bells chimes plus a nice set of drums. This is something ive never seen before or even owned until now. Actually was fitted to Ludwig flush base stand. Has anyone got any ideas on maker etc etc. It does fit on most stands from the 60's era. Obviously it has rivets and works well. Screws on top of stand as a sizzle for any cymbal. Ill leave it to the experts to give us a clue. Also can extend or just use one arm. Saves drilling a cymbal for rivets or dangling a chain I suppose. Any sizzlers out there.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Camco (Oaklawn era) offered this as a cymbal attachment during the 1960s. Nothing special just a alternative to keep you from drilling your beloved K cymbals.

~ A true Gretsch & Camco fanatic ~
Posted on 7 years ago
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Zildjian made those also.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Thanks guys for the info. I actually think it looks cool. Sounds bloody good too. Checked through some Camco 60s/70s catalogues and yes the cymbal sizzler...Thx sean

Posted on 7 years ago
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I bought one of those in 1969 for the little cymbal that came with my Whitehall set. I remember it was winter and cold , and I walked from the First Methodist church to a music store in downtown Birmingham AL and bought it. I think it was around $2 . Big money for a 12 year old kid. I still have the round part the sizzler arms slid in.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Aah...the Cymbal Sizzler! I remember it well from my youth in the late 60's. These are pretty cool and you'd be surprised what sellers have been trying to get for them! Hang onto it. You never know when you might need it!

-Mark

Posted on 7 years ago
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I also had one back in the 60s, While certainly useful is you not want to drill holes, I never felt they sounded as good as the real thing.

Mark
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Posted on 7 years ago
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Here ya go..

https://www.ebay.com/itm/EARLY-60S-RARE-CAMCO-SPECIAL-DESIGN-CYMBAL-SIZZLER/142739027385?hash=item213be8b5b9:g:quUAAOSwRChavY4w"]https://www.ebay.com/itm/EARLY-60S-RARE-CAMCO-SPECIAL-DESIGN-CYMBAL-SIZZLER/142739027385?hash=item213be8b5b9:g:quUAAOSwRChavY4w

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Posted on 7 years ago
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From makurtz

Here ya go..https://www.ebay.com/itm/EARLY-60S-RARE-CAMCO-SPECIAL-DESIGN-CYMBAL-SIZZLER/142739027385?hash=item213be8b5b9:g:quUAAOSwRChavY4w"]https://www.ebay.com/itm/EARLY-60S-RARE-CAMCO-SPECIAL-DESIGN-CYMBAL-SIZZLER/142739027385?hash=item213be8b5b9:g:quUAAOSwRChavY4wI tried to insert the link but I could not get it to work. Just copy & paste this to view.

Or use this link which works to the auction where the seller is asking $99

https://www.ebay.com/itm/EARLY-60S-RARE-CAMCO-SPECIAL-DESIGN-CYMBAL-SIZZLER/142739027385

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Posted on 7 years ago
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Ive just been researching here in the UK. Here it was called The Rivettor. Love the title. Here is a pic from the Stratford drums page by Besson UK.

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