some one please explain

Is there anything to explain? They're true work of art There are few manufacturers making drums in a weird shape like this








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loop wrote:

Is there anything to explain? They're true work of art There are few manufacturers making drums in a weird shape like this

Well they sure look cool and crazy!

I remember Morten Diesel Dahl of Norwegian Hardrockers TNT fame) used a kit like this in the early eighties.

It was a kit, looking exactly like this one;



The manufacturer is called "Staccato" by the way.








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Haha, I've seen that video many times, but never spot'ed the kit!








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whats the difference in the sound

They are Staccato Drums designed by Pat Townsend and launched in mid 70's and ceased production in the early 80's. They were made from fibreglass and have a very distinctive sound quite unlike any other cocert toms.

They have just been relaunched and were displayed at the UK's National Drum fair on 30th September and 1st October. The largest kit on display coat over £3000 (US$5000+).

Finaly, I found the before-mentioned kit that Morten "Diesel" Dahl of TNT-fame used in the 80's.

It is for sale too, but who would seriosly concider to spend MORE THAN $ 4400.00 on 2 bass drums, 4 toms, and one floor tom, plus "some" hardware?!

Lucky for me, my forehead doesn't read "stupidissimo"...








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There are a few for sale on ebay, along with some Norths,








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HHX's
Paiste Signatures..mmm

Anybody hear tell of Stingray drums? They made synthetic shells that angled out in a similar fashion. They mostly made marching percussion but for a time they had kits available as well. They claimed their drums projected more to the audience due to the angled tom shells, but I've never played them so I don't know. I recall a Modern Drummer review that stated there was a noticeable difference, but there could have been many other factors involved.








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Regal Tip "Ed Thigpen" Brushes
Remo and Evans Drumheads

Yeah, there's several drum-manufactorers that's been trying those oddly shaped drums.

Along Staccato and Stingray, you also have North Drums that made similar drums (At least toms/floor toms, not the bassdrums, as they where in "regular" shape.

Stingray:


North:


Zickos:


Like Stingray, North were also a "marching bands" drum manufactorer first and foremost.








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Animal wrote:

Yeah, there's several drum-manufactorers that's been trying those oddly shaped drums.

Along Staccato and Stingray, you also have North Drums that made similar drums (At least toms/floor toms, not the bassdrums, as they where in "regular" shape.

Stingray:


North:


Zickos:


Like Stingray, North were also a "marching bands" drum manufactorer first and foremost.

Woah! The Zickos are retarded!

Thanks for finding that Stingray catalogue pic too. I couldn't find anything.








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Tama Rockstar Custom 10-Pc
Paiste and Sabian cymbals
Tama "RoadPro" Hardware
Axis "X" Longboard Pedals
Regal Tip "Jazz E" and Promark "Elvin Jones" and "747" Drumsticks
Regal Tip "Ed Thigpen" Brushes
Remo and Evans Drumheads

Johnny Cat wrote:

Woah! The Zickos are retarded!

Thanks for finding that Stingray catalogue pic too. I couldn't find anything.

Haha, retarded drums!

Anyway, you're welcome!
You can look some more, following these links:

Stingray:
http://www.edrumline.com/features/history/stingray/


North:
http://home.earthlink.net/~northdrums/gallery.html

http://home.earthlink.net/~northdrums/gallery.html








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How does the sound compare to a "normal" kit?

Anyone know what the Zickos sound like?








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