Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

Berk Aarts skrev:
> cool
> does it work with piezo for triggering, or are there some kind of switches
> underneath.

You wouldn't believe the design;

---------- thin sheet of aluminium ----------
------------ widely spaced tape -------------
---------- thin sheet of aluminium ----------

A semi-good "whack" short-circuits the two sheets and you get a trigger. 
Simple but surprisingly effective.

> The price you paid is very nice, but considering the amount off freetime
> I have, It wouldn't be my cup off tea to repair this kind off machine. But
> what I see, I get the feeling it's a cool thing.

I know that feeling. I just couldn't help myself. :D I mainly buy stuff 
that's working 'cause I like to use them but this was far too cool and 
far too cheap to let go.

> Thanks for sharing
> Yours Berk
> PS still like your carpet and wallpaper

Thanks! :D
There will be new shots up soon 'cause I just bought myself a fisheye 
lens on the 'bay.

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