hey,
yeah, ufip has been suggested, it was the 1st theory pro ported....
it has a stamp that matches the other elton stuff. it was a perfect match for other stamped banjo parts, as well as on pages in old catalogs, so it makers one wonder.
although your theory makes good sense. and, i agree it does take a considerable amount of craftsmanship and equipment to make cymbals. which elton probably didn't have of their own.
so they may very well have had them made for them buy an already established company.
why would they ever even want to sell cymbals though?
i mean it's got nothing to with banjo's. seems a stretch.
i'm not saying it didn't happen, it's just odd.
if there is a way to contact to the elton company, perhaps they themselves cane shed some light on this mystery.
like who actually made them for them. i'm not versed on ufip's, however i do know that paiste made cymbals for outside companies, who in tern put their own logo's on them, and called their own.
the center hole the really small size, making it pretty old, 50's i'd guess or maybe older.
also, it's sound is so complex and dark, that i would not call it a mid level cymbal. this is a high quality cymbal without doubt. it's sound speaks for itself. no mid range cymbal i've ever heard sounds anywhere near as good.
only the hi end cymbals can produce such tones and a range of complex tones. it is a real sleeper.
i can't ever remember where i got it. it was probably a garage sale, i used to do a lot of that. and the treasures i found where outstanding.
like a speedking, never used, oem wrapper, and tape still around the beater ball, for the low cost of $5.00. and it was complete.
found an old 1958 slingy snare, it needed a couple claw hooks, in mint condition, as it was stored in an attic, in it's original soft case for ever, for $20.00. you can see it on my site in the forum.
you know those great treasure stories. it's so worth the search when you get those kind of things.
at any rate, i appreciate you taking the time to pass on this info. definitely good food for thought.
i kindly thank you...
have a good one.
hopefully i can unravel this mystery and get something solid in the way of it's history.
i love to know about the gear i have. it's part of my drumming passion.
peace bro
