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I've got new videos trickling out starting next week, but I wanted to ask everyone a question and get some feedback: I recently got a pair of AMAZING sounding hi-hats, very old, 16", super thin. Old Zildjians. One has an original stamp (dating it to 20s or 30s) while the other's stamp is trans stamp type II (about 1949, apparently).

Clearly, these weren't a pair of hi-hats, but somebody put them together since the latter one was made, and they were hi-hats when I stumbled across them.

Anyway, like I say, amazing sounding, BUT... the earlier cymbal has a hole too small for the nylon bushings of modern cymbal stands, modern hi-hat clutches, etc. There are also (currently) two very small cracks along the edge. I need to address the cracks to keep them from spreading, but it is the hole I have the question about... Should I enlarge it? My immediate thought is, 'yes, I'm going to be playing them, so they need to fit my hardware.' But I suppose I COULD find an old hi-hat stand to use with it (though that wouldn't play nicely with my double pedal, I'm sure).

Thoughts??

My current thinking is not only will I be playing these, but the two small cracks will spread if I don't deal with them, and while I hate the idea of possibly devaluing a 100-ish-year-old cymbal with servicing/modification, the cracks kind of require that I modify it at least some. With that in mind I would think that a minusculely larger hole isn't really an issue. But I would very much like other people's thoughts on the matter. No promises, just curious.

Thanks, all! And I'll be posting again shortly. I apologize for my absense.

And thanks also to all who have reached out to me with a desire for new content. Very soon... ;)

5 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 17

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Question for you MIJ "stencil" kit owners out there: are any of the drum shells constructed with scarf joints? Meaning the plywood is cut at a long angle that allows plenty of overlap for gluing? I'm thinking mostly of the early 3-ply type shells with thick reinforcing rings (I know later shells with more plies generally lacked scarf joints). Just doing some research and would appreciate some feedback. This is a guess on my part, but a (hopefully) educated one. Just looking for confirmation or contradiction (probably a little of both). Thanks!

1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 9

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My good buddy Jon Meyer's new virtual instrument, Mallet Drums, released today for Somerville Sounds (I provided the drums and playing for it!). DrumDotPizza viewers may enjoy the introductory video as it shows a bit of the process we used to capture the tones for the instrument. And please share with anyone who has interest in a unique and creative virtual drum instrument!

1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 3

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Ok, this topic has come up in conversation recently more than once. So I ask you: Sonor drums (from Germany)... is it pronounced "SonAR," "SonER," or "SonOR?"

1 year ago | [YT] | 11

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What topic would you most like to see explored in future content?

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