Istanbul Mehmet Bossa and Crystal Ride Cymbals The Bossa ride has an unlathed top and a fully lathed bottom and is said to have a dark, washy sound and offer clear stick definition. The JB 15″ Crystal ride, designed in collaboration with Jacky Bourbasquet, is a heavy flat cymbal with three holes and three rivets. Ideal for jazz, blues, or funk music, the cymbal offers a crystalline sound and a precise attack with smooth sustain. istanbulmehmet.com Latin Percussion Matador Whiskey Barrel Congas and Bongos Matador bongos and congas are constructed using 3-ply New Zealand pine shells and offer focused sounds. The drums come with rawhide heads and .3125″-diameter tuning lugs. The bongos are fitted with traditional rims, a steel backing plate, and plated cast-aluminum bottoms. The congas are fitted with Matador Soft Strike rims and horned side plates. lpmusic.com Gruv Gear VELOC Drum Transport System This fully integrated system consists […]

September 2020 Issue