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Really old hi-hats, maybe...

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Thank you for reading my post!

I have these odd hi-hats that came along w/ a old Gretch bass drum I rescued from the trash. It was 22", solid wood & looked very old when I snatched it in approx. 1977.

They are odd in that the bells are huge! They resemble finger cymbals in that the bells are so tall. 13" dia. made of a very dark metal of some sort.

Old school cymbals were wound when being made, do I have that right? These cymbals appear to be of stamped metal.

I am going to locate (borrow) someone's camera & post pix asap.

I just want to know if these things are authentic antiques & from a certain era. One never knows!

Thank you most kindly for your time & expertise!

Beat on yo' drums, not on no peeps!
Posted on 12 years ago
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Maybe like one of these....?

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Kevin
Posted on 12 years ago
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From kevins

Maybe like one of these....?link

Please, don't tell me someone threw away Istanbul K's......

Its better to have people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove them wrong, unless you doubt yourself then speak away....
Posted on 12 years ago
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kevins! Wow! The Deep Cup Brass looks quite like them!

Thank you ever so much!

I am unable to locate a trademark stamping on the cymbals.

I was wondering if I should clean them. I think not due to the fact that I've heard it said many times not to clean cymbals.

They are kind of whupped too. Bent up at the very top hole where the cymbal stand pokes through & along the edges.

I might ebay 'em, or just make them into wind chimes.

Beat on yo' drums, not on no peeps!
Posted on 12 years ago
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The 10" deep cup Ludwigs that I have are stamped Ludwig. Presumably, other companies sold similar ones as well and they may or may not have been marked.

Posted on 12 years ago
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I had to add this reply to this post. I got this hi-hat-which was homemade,a few years ago. The guy did a good job on it considering he used old plumbing parts.. The cymbals are really old as well. This guy made his own drumsticks as well.Now that is passion for drumming.Enjoy the pictures

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Posted on 12 years ago
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I found trademarks on these finally!

One reads Leedy, the other reads V J La Page USA.

Would anyone have an idea if these cymbals are are of any importance? I am saving to get a set of electronic drums.

I know, acoustic drums are so much better in certain ways, but I am looking for easier portability.[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR="DarkRed"]And, thank you cool cats ever so much![/COLOR]

Beat on yo' drums, not on no peeps!
Posted on 12 years ago
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