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Unususal Vintage Timbale Last viewed: 29 minutes ago

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I recently found an unusual timbale w/ only 3 lugs & some vintage features. The shell is extremely heavy nickel plated steel w/ the calf head tucked around a wide tension hoop. There are 2 studs on the tension hoop that probably slide onto some stand. I have never seen these lugs before, & think it strange to be only 3. (a week ago I watched someone buy the partner timbale at an open air swapmeet. I got this one a week later from a different vender, & am now looking for the guy who has the larger timbale to complete the set). There is a shadow on the shell that looks like a missing sticker. The head is 13 1/4 " X 7 1/4" shell. Can anyone ID these lugs or this brand for me ? They do not look like any American Brand I know of.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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That is a Gombops timbales from the 60's it will be very hard to find a matching drum for it but again you never know. Here is a photo of my set 13 1/2 15 1/2. Very few of this models were made they are real collector item. They are made of solid steel and chrome plated

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Posted on 12 years ago
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C, Many thanks for the information. ...And for reviving this old thread. Your post is greatly appreciated.

Posted on 12 years ago
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Do you still have this drum?

Posted on 12 years ago
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Cool old drum - yes, do you still have it?

Posted on 12 years ago
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I have the Timbale, & have been trying to name & date it . I was never able to find the other part of the set . I'd like to know what model had 3 lugs.

Posted on 12 years ago
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that must have been some he made for some one. The set I have was his personal set I never saw another like that. My set has 6 lug on both drums. Very strange Set wonder how well does it tune.

http://www.webstore.com/Paila-Charangera-O-Timbalon-made-by-Gon-bops,name,23391452,auction_id,auction_details

Posted on 12 years ago
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I have not tightened the heads, nor cranked them up. There is a weak spot on the head, & I expect this will open up. There is still a chance I will find the other part of the set. Three lugs on a drum of this size makes me wonder, if it was a Special request, a prototype set, or a less costly model.

Posted on 12 years ago
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