Cymbals
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TRX Dark Icons and Removable Cymbal Modifiers
Available in a limited range of sizes and types, Dark Icon cymbals have a heavily hammered, natural playing surface with a lathed, brilliant-finish underside. All of the models are extra thin and have a deep, dark tone and fast response.…
Meinl Classics Custom Extreme Metal Cymbals
Meinl Classics Custom Extreme Metal Series Cymbals by Michael Dawson The original Classics Custom series comprises mid-priced B10-alloy splashes, crashes, Chinas, and rides in Medium and Powerful weights, all of which proved to be a good choice for rock and…
TRX ICON Series Cymbals
Read the complete review in the February 2012 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Click below to listen. 9" Splash 14" Hi-Hats 16" Thin Crash 17" Thin Crash 18" Medium Crash 18" Stacker 19" China…
Bosphorus Hammer Series Cymbals
The review of the new Hammer Series 19", 21", 24" crash-rides and 20" China from Bosphorus is in the February 2012 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Click below to listen.
Paiste Twenty Masters Collection Cymbals
The complete review of the Twenty Masters Collection cymbals is on page 20 of the January 2012 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Medium rides Dark rides Sweet ride Dark Crisp rides Dark Dry rides Deep…
Listen to a Sound File of Mapex’s Black Panther Velvetone Drumset
The complete review of the Mapex Black Panther vintage-style Velvetone drumset is on page 22 of the December 2011 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Click below to listen to Mapex artist Gregg Bissonette play some classic grooves on the…
Zildjian Rarities Cymbals
Zildjian recently released select collectible and prototype cymbals from its vault and sound lab. Developed in conjunction with Zildjian artist Adam Nussbaum, the 22" K Constantinople Renaissance ride is medium-thin and has random hammering and traditional lathing for an even…
Sabian Gives Drummers the Ability to Choose the Brand’s Next Four Cymbal Models
Sabian Players’ Choice program allows drummers to choose the cymbal company’s 2012 product offerings. With the introduction of Players’ Choice, Sabian is providing a forum that allows drummers from around the world to choose its 2012 product offering. According to the company,…
Listen to Sound Files of New Meinl Byzance Cymbals
A complete review of various new Meinl Byzance cymbals can be found on page 24 of the November issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Traditional-Extra-Thin-Hammered-crash Sand-Hats Trash-Crash
Paiste Twenty Custom Collection
The Twenty Custom Collection is a newly designed series for a range of modern musical styles such as R&B, alternative rock, pop, and metal. Each cymbal is handmade from CuSn20 bronze. The lineup includes 20" and 22" Full rides; 16",…
Meinl New Byzance Cymbals, Bongo Cajon
Trash crashes are completely handmade in Meinl’s Turkish facility using B20 bronze, and they feature different-size cutouts, which give the cymbals a unique look as well as a wide and trashy white-noise-like effect. The sandblasted surface, which is applied in…
Hammerax Ultraviolet Cymbals
Ultraviolet cymbals are designed to have good highs and a balanced wash. They are available as 9" and 12" splashes; 16", 18", 21", and 24" crash/rides; and 13" and 15" hi-hats. All Ultraviolet cymbals are designed for a wide range…
Guitar Center's Drum-Off, World's Largest Drumming Competition, Kicks-Off
23rd Annual Competition Offers America’s Most Skilled Undiscovered Drummers The Chance To Win Career-Launching Prizes Including Cash, Gear, And Pivotal Endorsement Deals Watch the video announcement here: www.youtube.com Continuing its ongoing support of and commitment to aspiring artists, Guitar Center…
Listen to a Sound File of Mapex’s Black Panther Blaster Drumset
The complete review of the Mapex Black Panther maple/walnut Blaster drumset is on page 24 of the September issue of Modern Drummer magazine.