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Zildjian's latest
From OddBall...
5 years agoZildjian's latest
If some of you guys are looking for hand-hammered cymbals forged in the USA, you don't have to wait for Zildjian. I'd love to make you one, or more,...
5 years agoWhy doesn't anyone reverse engineer old K's?
From O-Lugs...
5 years agoWhy doesn't anyone reverse engineer old K's?
The first one is an Old K. The second is one of my renditions of an Old K. Both are 20's. Thanks! Matt
5 years agoWhy doesn't anyone reverse engineer old K's?
I think that a couple of us out there do a pretty fair job of it. [IMG]https://bettiscymbals.com/posts/20_Old_K_Clone_02.jpg[/IMG] Thanks, Matt
5 years agoOrdered "No Brand" hi-hats for $33?
The lathe chatter on the underside of that cymbal looks distinctly Chinese to me. Matt
5 years agoAnybody re-lathed their old K's
From hardbat...
5 years agoAnybody re-lathed their old K's
I've done it a few times. Made a few hundred bucks. To do it while at least maintaining resale value, you have to take the weight off the bottom, ma...
5 years agoBettis Decides Not To Shave
Bought another wife-unauthorized whitewater dory boat, had to make a deal to help pay for it. Thanks, Matt
6 years agoBettis Decides Not To Shave
heheheh.... I'm not sure that a heavy New Stamp compares well with a Stradivarius. Matt
6 years agoBettis Decides Not To Shave
If I had a loud gig, I'd play the Hell out of this cymbal. It's very cool. But, nobody wants it, because it's a piggy piggy. I haven't received a s...
6 years agoCymbalholic Site Closing down
I'll always remain grateful to Cymbalholic for introducing me to the work of Skiba, Roberto, M. Paiste, Hubback, and Johan. I will admit, however, it...
6 years ago18" K Constantinople on eBay
Yep, or might be a great suspended cymbal. Later, Matt
8 years ago18" K Constantinople on eBay
Hey Mitch, Sorry, but I just don't have the time for mod jobs. I recommend Heather Stine. You can find her on Facebook. Thanks, Matt
8 years ago18" K Constantinople on eBay
Grail of Grails? I think so. Not mine. Wish she were. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rare-K-Zildjian-18-Constantinople-Trade-Mark-Crash-Cymbal-Ex...
8 years ago