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Current News ZILDJIAN INTRODUCES NEW CYMBALS, DRUMSTICKS, ACCESSORIES, AND GEAR AT NAMM 2011 SHOWZILDJIAN INTRODUCES NEW CYMBALS, DRUMSTICKS, ACCESSORIES, AND GEAR AT NAMM 2011 SHOW
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- Category: Current News
- Published on Wednesday, 20 April 2011 12:12
- Written by George Lawrence
Norwell, MA: The Avedis Zildjian Company will introduce two new cymbals to its Z3 line, 19" and 21" Ultra Hammered Chinas, as well as a new, improved 22" A Zildjian Swish Knocker at the NAMM 2011 Show on January 13 – 16, 2011. Designed to explode with penetrating sound, the two China models feature new inverted "volcano" bells and extensive hammering, producing a sound that is trashier than their 18" and 20" Z3 China counterparts. Zildjian's newly designed 22" A Zildjian Swish Knocker, which features a smoother and sweeter "knock," was inspired by the model Mel Lewis and his orchestra made famous at the Village Vanguard. The new A Zildjian Swish Knocker, which replaces the original model, has a slightly higher profile and a less curved cup. It also features 20 rivets and a legendary A Zildjian traditional finish.
Zildjian will also introduce a new line of specialty drumsticks: the Super 7A, 5A Blue, 5B Blue, and the Dennis Chambers Signature Artist Series with a new nylon tip. Longer than the traditional 7A series, the Super 7A's perfect balance and round wood or nylon tips deliver bright cymbal tones. The new 5A and 5B Blue feature a new vibrant finish on two of Zildjian's most popular drumsticks. All three sticks are made with 100% American hickory and come with wood or nylon tips. Dennis Chambers, famous for recording with musical greats Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin, collaborated with Zildjian several years ago to develop his own signature drumstick. Expanding on his bestselling wood tip model, Zildjian has introduced a new Dennis Chambers stick featuring a mini round nylon tip with a brilliant black finish. Like the original tip model, the new Dennis Chambers stick is made of 100% hickory.
New Zildjian accessories include Travis Barker and Tré Cool ultimate practice pads in 6 inch and 12 inch sizes. The pads feature original artwork, a responsive playing surface, a solid base, and an 8mm mounting insert that enables easy attachment to a cymbal stand. Five new hats, a gong set, a clock, and a bar stool round out the new offerings in the Zildjian Gear line up.
