Oval is the new round
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AcornHouse
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That’s not really oval, just flattened (for flattened, read goofy).
Harp Tail
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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)If flattop guitars can have oval sound holes, drum kits can have oval kick drums.
GGJaguar
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How about ovoid?
AcornHouse
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I just saw an ad for those early ones on Facebook. Can’t remember what group though (it may have been a “suggested” group.)
AcornHouse
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Melted.How about ovoid?
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Depressed.
wileypickett
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Deflated.
Harp Tail
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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.
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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.
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Good luck finding new skins for that bass drum!
SFIV1967
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Guildedagain
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Trixon
Notable users Keith Moon, Noel Redding, Ringo Starr, Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, impressive list.
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Notable users Keith Moon, Noel Redding, Ringo Starr, Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, impressive list.
Trixon Drums - Wikipedia
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"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.
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.
Which is lovely if you don't mind fussing around with your kick pedal between songs.
GGJaguar
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Hmmm. I thought he always used Premier kits.
Guildedagain
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Always is always a leap.
He used Ludwig drums in the beginning, Slingerlands at Montery pop, Zickos in the early 70's, as well as Ludwig Vistalites in the mid 70's, and more.
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He used Ludwig drums in the beginning, Slingerlands at Montery pop, Zickos in the early 70's, as well as Ludwig Vistalites in the mid 70's, and more.
Keith Moon's Drumkits | Keith Moon’s Drumkits | Whotabs
Borrowed/Hired Kits | Keith Moon’s Drumkits | Whotabs
Guildedagain
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This is my dream set, aged like a fine wine, only better.
Harp Tail
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What vintage?This is my dream set, aged like a fine wine, only better.
That is wild looking. Probably tough to get a new drum head in the shape and size on the fly....
but what the hec looks like it would turn a few "heads"
but what the hec looks like it would turn a few "heads"
Guildedagain
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Mid 1960's. 12" & 13" Toms are serial numbered 179693 and 179693
Had a consolette originally, period replaced with the new swiveling mount. They sound really really good, as do all the vintage Zildjians that are a mix of 50's and 60's cymbals.
Had a consolette originally, period replaced with the new swiveling mount. They sound really really good, as do all the vintage Zildjians that are a mix of 50's and 60's cymbals.