Can anyone confirm Ringo played a teq sun (perhaps a Tivoli) in the late 70s? I've read this somewhere and I'm looking to confirm this as fact! I've done many...
Hi Great Idea.<br>There were many "name" players playing unusual Vistas over the years.<br>One of my favourites was Don Powell,(of Slade the UK 70's Glam ...
Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner.<br>My modem crashed and shortly after that all hell broke lose in NY.and DC.so getting to work at Ft.Knox has become a...
What kind of heads do you use on your kits? I use Evans G-2 coated with Generas resos on toms, Evans EQ-4 batter EQ-with grille for front and HD dry snare with...
I have used Evans Hydraulics for a long time. They tend to cut down on the overtones, and ringing when tuned tighter. Currently I have Remo Ebony Pinstripes....
I found a store here in Dallas that lists Ludwig Silver Dots in their catalog if anyone was wanting to go back with original heads for some reason. I found...
I thought I'd offer this to you guys before I go out anywhere else on the web. This set is the "Big Beat" configuration, 14x22 bass, 8x12 tom, 9x13 tom, 16x16...
Howdy Vista Fans,<br>I thought I would give you guys first crack on these excellent++ Blue Vistalites. Just 2 pieces available right now:<br><br>1. 1979 24" ...
Has anyone ever tried a Pearl Opti-mount mounting system on a double headed vista set? I was wondering how it would work. Please let me know if anyone has ...
hey there,<br><br>ISS mounts will work on just about anything, and as far as I know so will the opti-mounts. I worked at a shop for a while in Denver that ...
Hi there<br><br>I'd personally avoid the Pearl IIS mounts. The idea is simple (clamp to the rim) - but I'd avoid usnig these on vistalites. The hoop could...
Both this and the double-virgin-bass red set (up about 3 weeks ago) had me salavating.....<br><br>This kit has got to be worth a lot to a collector - 6.5 inch...
The time is getting near for the completion of my Red Vista project. This is my first set of Vistas, and I need some advice on head choice. I've been thinking...
Hi there Bill<br><br>It is (as always) a personal thing...myself? I play the (almost) classic configuration of Black Dots on top with Ambassadors below - if...
I agree. I've noticed on Ebay recently that there seems to have been some pretty nice Vistalite stuff going for a little less than usual but also some rare ...
HI,<br><br>I use pinstripes on top and ambassadors on the bottom with whatever snare head i'm in the mood for. (whatever snare for that matter) and a remo ps3...
This red kit was posted before quit a long time ago. I kept in touch with him to try and work a deal back then and if I remember correctly, he did want about...
Andy, <br>What do you figure my set would be worth on the open market ? original owner of a smoky vistalite Octa-plus. 24" kicks, 18, & 20" floor toms<br>black...
Jimmy<br><br>This is a tough one...<br><br>On the plus it sounds as though it's complete and original - never gigged in 24 years - those babys have got to be ...
thanks andy, glad i'm not in the market to sell. i couldn't stand the thought of parting with my set. your set is very nice, as i have looked at the pictures...
Hi All,<br>I've updated my pics, as I've sold on a couple of kits, mainly the ones with no snare.<br>Andy took the "Jellybean" and has it looking really nice...
Hey, sorry it's been awhile since I was here last been giging so much have'nt had time..Still have that black and clear cork screw vista-lite and it still ...
I had rattling internal mufflers on my vistas. I put a rubber washer 3/16" inside hole by 1/2" outside diameter on the underneath side of my muffler mount...