Cymbals
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Listen to Sound Files of UFIP Bionic, Class, and Natural Series Cymbals
The complete review of the UFIP Bionic, Class, and Natural Series cymbals is on page 28 of the September issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Bionic Series Class Series Natural Series
Paiste Alpha Swiss Crashes
The perforated 18" Alpha Thin Swiss crash is designed to be explosive, forceful, trashy, and mysterious sounding, with a fast and balanced decay. The 18" Alpha Medium Swiss crash is slightly heavier but responds very quickly and delivers a trashy…
Cympad Ride Cymbal Optimizer
New and improved Optimizer ride cymbal washers feature a higher density, firmer foam, and increased height to better support larger, heavier ride and crash cymbals. They come in a two-pack, with a list price of $5. cympad.com
Listen to a Sound File of Zildjian’s 22-inch Swish Knocker
22" A Swish Knocker The complete review is on page 25 of the August issue of Modern Drummer magazine.
Protection Racket Deluxe Rucksack Cymbal Bag
Protection Racket has upgraded and relaunched its top-selling Deluxe Rucksack cymbal bag. Each ergonomic strap is over-stitched with 30 mm blinding tape, to provide extra strength, and is filled with 5 mm PE foam for more comfort. The base is…
Billdidit Coady Clutch
Designed with double bass players in mind, the Coady Clutch allows drummers to drop the top hi-hat cymbal with a simple, easy strike. When used in conjunction with the Coady Trip Arm, the device offers a hands-free drop clutch—just step…
Yamaha GigMaker Drumsets
Entry-level GigMaker kits come with double-braced hardware and a matching wood snare and are available in five glitter wrap finishes. Constructed with basswood and poplar shells, GigMaker kits are available as shell packs (with either a 20" or a 22"…
Zildjian Gen16 AE Cymbal
The AE Cymbal is an acoustic/electric instrument, rather than a sample trigger device. It plays like a cymbal but at reduced volume levels, and it features a dual microphone and a DSP engine to amplify and shape the cymbal’s output. gen-16.com…
Listen to Sound Files of Meinl Classics Custom Cymbals
The complete review is on page 18 of the June issue of Modern Drummer magazine.
Listen To Sound Files of Istanbul Mehmet MC Constantinople Jazz Cymbals
Read the review on the Istanbul Mehmet cymbals in the April 2011 issue. Click here to listen (download)
Listen To Sound Files of Soultone Vintage Old School cymbals and Joyful Noise Elite Series Snares
Read the review on pages 24 and 25 in the March 2011 issue of Modern Drummer.
Listen To Sound Files of TRX LTD Series Hi-hats and Crash-rides
Read the complete review on page 24 of the February 2011 issue.
Listen to Sound Files of Turkish Vintage Soul Cymbals
The complete review is on page 24 of the November 2010 issue of Modern Drummer magazine.
Listen to Sound Files of Meinl’s New Byzance Cymbal Models
The complete review is on page 24 of the August 2010 issue.