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Old 11" cymbal. Need help with Info
I acquired several very old cymbals and would like to hear your opinion on this one. It's 11" and heavy. Sorry for not knowing it's weight. It appears...
15 years agoQuestions about these very old drums
I acquired these drums from my grandfathers estate and have not learning much about them. These appear to be Chinese in origin with thick heads (maybe...
15 years agoSnare drum strainer question.
I found this old strainer in a box with some used calf skin heads. I was wondering about it's age and what year they started making them? Thanks. An...
15 years agoNeed help to ID this.
Thanks, I was just wondering what it was and how it might have been used. It has an intresting sound. I'll hold on to it. Andy
15 years agoNeed help to ID this.
This gadget was part of my grandfathers set and I know nothing about it. Any info from the experts. Thanks, Andy
15 years agoFound Grandpa's Black Beauty.
You guys are right. I sent Mr. Curotto an email last night based on your comments and he sent me a wonderful email shortly after. He seemed like a gre...
15 years agoK. Zildjian Constantinople...the worlds most sought after cymbals
Yes, its heavier than a modern crash. My grandfather was mainly a brush player. On the bass drum frame he used it had a makeshift stand attachment. I...
15 years agoFound Grandpa's Black Beauty.
Yea, About 5, and a huge gong! I should have closed the box and bought a lottery ticket! Andy
15 years agoK Zildjian cymbal question?
I would greatly appreciate any information or opinions on this cymbal. It has no cracks on the bell and it measures 16 5/8". I have not cleaned it yet...
15 years agoFound Grandpa's Black Beauty.
Thanks for all the replies. This drum is a six lug and has been in the family since the twenties. I plan to restore it somewhere down the road and pa...
15 years agoFound Grandpa's Black Beauty.
I'm new to posting questions and normally just read the threads but I wanted to get some info on a snare drum that I got while on vacation. It is a 6...
15 years agoK. Zildjian Constantinople...the worlds most sought after cymbals
Hello from Texas, I just returned from a trip from California and brought back my grandfather's drum set from the twenties. Included was this k cymba...
15 years ago