Spec me a Cowbell!

[SidewinderINC]

Right, with all the hugely knowledgeable (is that even a word) drummers around on the forums i thought i'd ask here.

i need to buy my best mate / housemate a big present for his 21st birthday because i'm not gonna be there i'm going to a gig whilst he goes out and gets drunk. its a tough decision to make but i HAVE to see this band again!

So, i want to buy him a cowbell because we both love the sound and he doesnt have one for his kit yet, he also doesnt have a china and he wants one but they're far too expensive

So, can you guys spec me a top shelf cowbell
and then whatever fixings he'll need to attach it.

Cheers

Matt

EDIT - and i'm assuming the Paiste "PST 5 China 18in" isn't very good being only £67 compared to the sabian ones way over £100 and £200 in cases.

 

[RetiredGreyFox]

I'm smiling because our new drummer has bought a cowbell and I won't let him use it on anything.

 

[SidewinderINC]

but cowbells are the best! for everything!

 

[Carzy]

I'm Bruce Dickinson, and when I put on my pants I can make gold records!

 

[William]

I GOT A FEVER!

http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/options.php?id=70310

There you go, cheapish Meinl mid-tone one.

 

[SidewinderINC]

i'm happy to spend around £40 if its needed.

and yes, i do have a fever

 

[William]

No it isn't really needed and it won't make a huge difference.

Best would be to go to a percussion shop and try them all out and make a racket. Not to mention dance around like Will Ferrell.

 

[RetiredGreyFox]

I'm Bruce Dickinson, and when I put on my pants I can make gold records!

I'm embarassed to say that around 79 I was playing in a cabaret band and I used to get a cowbell out and play along to Play That Funky Music, Dreadlock Holiday, Long Train Running and Why Did You Do That Thing To Me. I had the permed hair but not the beard.

 

[Scam]

If you're in Hampshire you cant be too far from Drumwright. Get yourself down there and pick up this bad boy

Or just chat to them, i'm sure they'll recommend something in your budget -- but i doubt you'd be able to get anything other than a splash for under £100.

 

[SidewinderINC]

quite a mission i think, i can see the sea hampshire wise

 

[Dave]

Get an LP Ridge Rider cowbell! I have a lil' ridge rider and it's fantastic - not too ringy and well dampened. (although I'm not sure you want it for the musicality!)

The Pearl ones are great too - ADC drums (www.adcdrums.co.uk) do those kind of things with free delivery

 

[Hamish]

"I could've used a little more cowbell!"

 

[SidewinderINC]

cheers dave, but we really DO want it for the musicality

 

[ElvisFan]

Just play a sample of a Will Young record. His voice sounds like a jangling cowbell.

 

[Neoni]

I'm smiling because our new drummer has bought a cowbell and I won't let him use it on anything.

not even on alright now?

 

[RetiredGreyFox]

not even on alright now?

When I turned up for my audition 8 years ago I opened up my jacket and on my chest was an A4 paper saying "I don't do Alright Now or Summer Of 69".

 

[Neoni]

When I turned up for my audition 8 years ago I opened up my jacket and on my chest was an A4 paper saying "I don't do Alright Now or Summer Of 69".

why not?

 

[RetiredGreyFox]

why not?

When you've played the same songs over & over for decades then you'll know what I'm on about.
At my next audition I will have 'I do not sing Whole Lotta Rosie or any ACDC'.

 

[hyper_piper45]

Holy mother of thread bumps!!!

In the end I went with this one Ridiculous link!! Big Kev

That was annoying.

 

[Northwind2]

I saw the Manics for a while back, when they started Slash and Burn there was a mighty shout of MORE COWBELL! from the audience