I now forget their name, but there was a German drums manufacturer from the 50/60s that introduced the concept (and perhaps even built the depicted Vox kit)
How about ovoid?That’s not really oval
I just saw an ad for those early ones on Facebook. Can’t remember what group though (it may have been a “suggested” group.)I now forget their name, but there was a German drums manufacturer from the 50/60s that introduced the concept (and perhaps even built the depicted Vox kit)
Melted.How about ovoid?
"The inspiration behind the unique kick drum design was to give players the flexibility of a kick that changed pitch and harmonics based on where you hit it—as if you had multiple kick sizes available in a single drum."Vox Unveils the Telstar, a Modern Reimagining of an Oddball '60s Drum Set | NAMM 2020
The new Vox Telstar captures all of the sound and appeal of the vintage kit, from its crocodile skin-like finish to its ovular, flat-bottom kick drum.reverb.com
I knew I'd seen that set somewhere before... the German company I referred to was Trixon, and here's the link to the related Reverb article
The Tricky Rise and Quick Demise of Trixon Drums
Trixon Drums—best known for their strange shapes—rose out of the rubble of post-war Germany, propelled James Brown's band in the '60s, but were gone by '71.reverb.com
Hmmm. I thought he always used Premier kits.Keith Moon
What vintage?This is my dream set, aged like a fine wine, only better.