Zildjian
L80 Low Volume Add-Ons
Zildjian has expanded its Low Volume cymbal sets to include four individual add-on models. Like previous Low Volume cymbals, the recently added 20″ ride, 10″ splash, 16″ crash, and 18″ crash-ride are up to eighty percent quieter than traditional cymbals and are ideal for practice rooms, low-volume gigs, or any other situation where reduced dynamics are required. List prices range from $69.95 to $149.95.
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Auralex
ProMAX v2 Stand-Mounted Acoustical Panels
The ProMAX v2 is designed for a variety of spaces and applications and can be implemented in any location where wall-mounted acoustical treatments aren’t feasible or desired. The unit features a 48″x24″x3″ absorptive Studiofoam panel with an angled, reflective rear surface for tonal variability when rotated or flipped. ProMax v2 panels are available in charcoal gray, burgundy, and purple.
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RBH Drums
Westwood Series Drumkit
The Westwood series features 3-ply, .1875″-thick mahogany and poplar shells without reinforcing hoops. The sound is said to be warm with low fundamentals and a fairly rapid decay, making the drums suitable for studio or live situations. The bearing edges have a slightly rounded outer edge with a 30-degree counter cut. All drums come standard with chrome-plated solid-brass single-point lugs, 2.3mm chrome hoops, heavy-duty bass drum spurs, and Remo heads. The Westwood series is available in Champagne Sparkle, Ruby Sparkle, Dark Blue Sparkle, and White Marine Pearl and is offered in two configurations.
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Agazarian
Gongs and Stands
Agazarian’s new line of handcrafted gongs from China’s Hubei province includes 26″, 30″, and 34″ Chau gongs and a 22″ Wind gong. Chau gongs, made from bronze alloy, deliver a big, deep crash and provide a large spread of low tones. The nearly flat design of the Agazarian 22″ Wind gong is said to provide a smooth, low-pitched sound that opens up with a wash of overtones when played more aggressively.
Agazarian’s steel gong stands feature a textured, powder-coated finish and offer three height adjustments to accommodate instruments of various sizes. Rolling, locking casters are included for easy transport and placement. Gong prices start at $149.99, stands at $89.99.
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Sonor
Steve Smith 40th-Anniversary Snare
This limited-run 5.75×14 snare features a 9-ply beech shell, 6mm rounded bearing edges, a semi-gloss Mountain Burl veneer, eight Phonic-style lugs, a Dual Glide snare strainer, vintage Superprofil hoops, and 24-strand steel wires. The drum is said to be warm and rich with a beefy low end and pinpoint precision in the high end. A Hardcase case and Vic Firth Steve Smith model drumsticks are included. Only seventy-seven pieces will be issued.
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Aquarian
Texture Coated Reflector Snare Batter
Aquarian’s Texture Coated Reflector snare batter is born from the same 2-ply hybrid film combination as the Reflector series but adds a Slate Grey coating. The combination of a heavy-duty 10-mil bottom ply and a top layer of 7-mil film is said to offer a sound that’s warm and musical at low volumes and bright and articulate when played hard.
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Vic Firth
Benny Greb Signature Stick
This .595”x16” signature stick features a medium taper that places the shoulder in an ideal spot for durability. The 5B shaft and shortened teardrop tip are designed to provide excellent rebound and a focused cymbal sound.
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