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Hello All,

This quandry has been plaguing me for years now.. :-\

Does any body know what Brand and Model,  Ray Cooper uses for his tambourine??

I think he's seen using Ludwig tambourines a lot, but I'm not for certain.

You know, I personally own over a dozen different kinds of tambourines, not to mention all the ethnic instruments I own with zils (jingles) on them. If I have that many, just think how many Ray Cooper probably has!  8)

All I want to know is ... is it a green tamborine?

It would certainly be logical—I read in Modern Drummer of Rhythm Tech's founding, and the Ludwig headless tambourine (in all of its four-pound glory that inspired the original Rhythm Tech tambourine) was cited as being the industry standard during a period which he was active.

Of course, I think many of us have seen the "Unplugged" performance of Layla, during which Mr. Cooper uses a headed tambourine that has quite a dimple where he's stroking it (upon which one presumes a bit of history with it).  It could be Ludwig.  Eh, well, it was fun to type. :)

Who is Ray Cooper? ???

From the one response I would think he's the guy who did the song..."listen while I play, play play play...my greeeeen tambourine!"  ????

http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Ray_Cooper.html (http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Ray_Cooper.html)

Thanks Bartman/Joe,

You may have just solved this mystery that I've been wracking my brains over since 1996...........

Ludwig.........must visit Ludwig site.....mmmmmm!!!

For all his Orchestral/Drumming/Percussion expertise.....I love the way Ray Cooper plays it so simple.......yet what an entertainer........or "mad man"......as some would describe him.

Thanks again!!!!!!!!

I seem to remember reading somewhere that Ray Cooper also used a Grover tambourine.