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How To Coax 7 Sounds From 1 Cymbal
Check out seven sounds that can be easily produced from a cymbal with nothing more than a pair of sticks in the middle of a performance.
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Carmine Appice Realistic Rock Cymbals Tested!
Brad Schlueter take the Istanbul Mehmet Carmine Appice Signature Cymbals for a test drive, discovering versatility beneath a rock "face."
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5,000 Years In 3,000 Words: Cymbal History
We take a closer look at most basic, yet complex instrument we know, starting with a bit of history on how the cymbal came to be and where it is now.
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Crescent Cymbals @ 2013 Winter NAMM
Crescent Cymbals appeared with seven distinct cymbal ranges just months ago, yet managed to introduce a new line of hand percussion cymbals at NAMM.
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Meinl Cymbals @ 2013 Winter NAMM
It was a bit of a quiet year for Meinl Cymbals at the 2013 Winter NAMM Show, but they did introduce a number of interesting series extensions.
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Sabian Cymbals @ 2013 Winter NAMM
We drop by Sabian’s NAMM booth to get a tour by product specialist Mark Love through the 2013 winners of the company’s infamous Cymbal Vote promotion.
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Paiste Cymbals @ 2013 Winter NAMM
After Vinnie Colaiuta switched to Paiste’s 602 line last year, it’ no surprise the expanded 602 Modern Essentials dominated Paiste’s NAMM booth.
Gear
Zildjian Enhances The Sound Of Its A Series
If you thought A Zildjian cymbals had a sweet sound, wait until you hear the newly retooled lineup of the company’s legacy line.
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Sabian Cymbals @ 2012 PASIC
Sabian’s booth was a highlight of last month’s 2012 PASIC in Austin, thanks to the testing center for this year's crop of Cymbal Vote cymbals.
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Sabian Opens Factory Museum
Sabian opens a factory museum in New Brunswick, that serves as an amazing look at the history of the cymbal-making company.
