UFIP Tiger

Current Tiger series

Original Tiger series

Introduction: 1985?
Background: This series has existed twice. First there was the original 1980s version, distributed by Jim Atlas Sales, prior to UFIP using their name in North America. The current version has existed since (date needed, but 1990s). The originals were lathed, while the current ones are not. A complete list of original Tiger models / sizes can be found at the bottom of the page.

• Original versus Current Tiger
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  Original Tiger

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  original Tiger lathing

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  current Tiger top

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  current Tiger bottom

Innovation:
Alloy: B8¹
Quality: Semi-Professional • Intermediate¹
Production: Special hardening procedure, completely hand hammered, finished by hand.¹ Original series was lathed.
Applications: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Punk, Rock.¹
Users:
Sound: Explosive, Powerful, Quick Response with lasting Sustain.¹

Current Tiger Production Models & Sizes

Rides

• Ride - 18" 20" 22"
  

Crashes

• Crash - 14" 15" 16" 17" 18" 20"
  

Hi-Hats

• Hi-Hat - 13" 14"
  

Chinas

• China - 16" 18" 20"
  
• Real China - 18" 20"
  

Splashes

• Splash - 10" 12"
  

Original Tiger Atlas/UFIP Models & Sizes²

Rides

Flat Ride, Ride & Ping Ride- 18", 20", 22"
Crash Ride - 20"
Heavy Ride - 22"

Crashes

Crash - 16", 18", 20"
Heavy Crash - 18", 20"

Hi-Hats

Hi-Hat - 13", 14", 15"
Free Sound Hi-Hats - 13", 14", 15"

Chinas & Swishes

China & Swish - 16", 18", 20", 22"

Splashes

Splash - 10", 12"

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Information from:
¹ ufip.it
² Modern Drummer Equipment Annual 1989-90, pg. 68

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