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1950's timbales cowbell made out of car bumpers

$ 844.8

Availability: 70 in stock
  • Type: Cowbell
  • Model: Hand Made
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Item Diameter: 6.5 in
  • Experience Level: Advanced
  • Condition: used excellent condition for its age . Historical bells Not for every one
  • Material: Steel
  • Analog/Digital: Analog

    Description

    1950's timbales cowbell made out of car bumpers by renowned musician Alberto Valdez . He played conga drums for Johnny Pacheco, Sonora Matancera and many others. During late 50's thru 70's.Alberto Valdez made these cowbell in his Bronx auto body in Hunts point section for many musicians and also Johnny Pacheco used to sell them out of a beat up Mercedes station wagon to small stores like Casa America on Madison ave .  It's you opportunity to own a set of these classic bells made from the bumper of a Chevrolet automobile.