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Big, Bigger, Hayman! - The 26" Monster Vibrasonic Kit | Vintage Drum Talk Season II

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Big, Bigger, Hayman! - The 26" Monster Vibrasonic Kit | Vintage Drum Talk Season II

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Drums Bonedo

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George HAYMAN Vibrasonic 60s Drum Set - Refinished Maple

Steve Maxwell Drums

Steve Maxwell Drums

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(SOLD) Drum Kits - Hayman Vibrasonic 14x22 8x12 9x13 16x16

Philadelphia Drum & Percussion

Philadelphia Drum & Percussion

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Hayman Vibrasonic Vintage Drumkit Soundcheck

Rumpuli

Rumpuli

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1970s Hayman Vibrasonic "Showman" Matte Black Drum Kit

Hawthorne Drum Shop

Hawthorne Drum Shop

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HAYMAN VINTAGE DRUM KIT VIDEO DEMONSTRATION

Essex Recording Studios

Essex Recording Studios

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*Pre-Owned* Hayman Vibrasonic 22'' 4pc Shell Pack Drum Kit

Peter Lewis

Peter Lewis

Reviews

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Hayman Showman Big Sound drum kit review | MusicRadar

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The Hayman Showman Big Sound drum kit delivers a vibrant sound that honors its heritage while catering to modern drummers. Featuring well-crafted Taye shells and a thoughtful hardware package, it offers excellent value for the price. However, the kit's cautious design choices, like the reduced lug count, may raise eyebrows among purists. While it's not a pro-level kit, it’s a solid option for those moving up to serious gigging without breaking the bank. Perfect for drummers seeking a loud, lively sound, just be prepared for some compromises in traditional specs.

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See how Bill Bruford uses Hayman Drum Kit

Bill Bruford

Drummer

King Crimson

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Listed here as using a Hayman Drum kit from 1971-1972 in a natural pine or teakwood finish. Sizes are: 13? x 9? (or 12”x 8”) Tom Tom. 14”x 14”; 16? x 16? Floor Toms

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David Elitch

Drummer

The Mars Volta

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In this Facebook post, Dave Elitch posts a photo of his Hayman kit and says:

My boy blue! These old Hayman kits are so great. I found this one that was super beat up and Heuers Drum Lab rewrapped it in a crazy serpentine blue he had lying around. They’re like made like vintage Ludwig’s (3ply w thick re-rings) but with more balls due to them using Scandinavian Birch instead of Maple or Mahogany. Common over in the UK but not as much stateside.

See how Corky Laing uses Hayman Drum Kit

Corky Laing

Drummer

Mountain

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Featured in this promotional ad, which Laing shared on Facebook on October 1, 2023.

Several decades ago, I seem to have gotten lost in the Nantucket woods with my drums. Hope this doesn't happen again as I'm really looking forward (with Richie Scarlet and my Island friends) to taking the people at the Dreamland theatre on a Nantucket Sleighride.

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Clive Brooks

Drummer

The Groundhogs

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Known from the following sources:

Hogwash liner notes

George Hayman Kit

Comprising

24" bass drum

16" Tom Tom

13" tom-tom

14" snares (2)

Colour silver

2 Paiste cymbals

Hayman 'C' drumsticks

Beat Instrumental, March 1973, "Player of the Month: Clive Brooks", pg. 74

At present Brooks is using a Hayman drum kit with a Ludwig snare. It consists of 22 in. bass drum, 13 in. by 9 in. and 16 in. by 16 in. tom-toms and a 5½ in. by 14 in. snare. The cymbals are by Paiste and are composed of an 18 in., a 16 in. and a 20 in. ride cymbal. Thirteen inch hi -hats complete the kit. He's had the set-up for two years now and is pleased with its performance.

WWA press kit for Solid (1974), profile for Brooks

INSTRUMENTS: 1 Ludwig Snare Drum, Custom Hayman Kit consisting of: 24" Bass Drum, 2 13 x 9 Tom Toms, 1 16 x 16 Tom Tom, Paiste Cymbals, 1 20" 602, 1 18" 602, 1 pair 14" Hi Hats 602, 1 Avdis [sic] 16" Cymbal

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