How Common Were These

[kookel]

I've had this cymbal for a while and was curious. Were these "mini cup" sizzle rides popular? Also, it looks like 2 cymbals in one: the lathing changes dramatically from the center up to the bell. The pic doesn't show it too well.

 

[mlayton]

what size and weight is that one? it sure looks tasty!


mike

 

[kookel]

what size and weight is that one? it sure looks tasty!


mike

20" It's very thin and bends like a taco, lots of wobble. I'll have to weigh it.

 

[mlayton]

wow. wish i wouldnt have asked! thats exactly how it looks. let us know the weight so we can drool some.

to answer your original question though. no. i have not seen to many mini cups from the 50s.

mike

 

[mbettis]

Most mini-cups you see these days are from the 70's-80's and heavy.

A thin one from the 50's is pretty rare. She's a keeper.

Later,
Matt

 

[lossforgain]

Most mini-cups you see these days are from the 70's-80's and heavy.

A thin one from the 50's is pretty rare. She's a keeper.

Later,
Matt

^This! I had a mini cup ride that was nice but on the heavy side -- similar to a ping ride. I wasn't into the sound at all. Too controlled and one dimensional. Doesn't sound like yours is that way -- I bet that thing sings. Congrats!

 

[4164SB]

Check this link, looks like Shelly Manne played one:

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[kookel]

Sure looks like it. Man, his shines sweetly.

 

[Cymbalist]

I've had this cymbal for a while and was curious. Were these "mini cup" sizzle rides popular? Also, it looks like 2 cymbals in one: the lathing changes dramatically from the center up to the bell. The pic doesn't show it too well.

I bet that's a really nice cymbal! Be interested in the weight...

 

[Pounder]

Very cool cymbal. Lightweight, eh? That is very rare. I have never seen one, only the late 60s and early 70s Mini Cup Rides that are pretty much ping-weight or heavier. Definitely would like to hear a sound file of it? Do you know where or who it came from? Thanks for sharing..

 

[kookel]

Very cool cymbal. Lightweight, eh? That is very rare. I have never seen one, only the late 60s and early 70s Mini Cup Rides that are pretty much ping-weight or heavier. Definitely would like to hear a sound file of it? Do you know where or who it came from? Thanks for sharing..

Really? I didn't realize I had a rarity. I bought it at Ace Music in Miami like over 20 years ago. Amazingly, I've never weighed it. I will try to weigh it today. I'll be posting that with along with a sound file.

 

[kookel]

She's 1952g and sounds like:

 

[poot]

Sounds mighty nice. Lots of mojo there.

 

[tempobob]

Nice.

 

[Paradiddle]

Sell it to me! SELL ME YOUR CHILDREN....HAHAHAHAHA

What a great Shelly Manne clip - one of my favorite drummers of all time.