New Signature Series Ride Cymbals For Major Players

January 28, 1999 -- Responding to the growing demand for more personal ride cymbal sounds, SABIAN Ltd. has created a number of new ride cymbals in its Signature Series. These new models include the 20" Carl Allen Ride, a mini-bell model that produces a hot, warm tone that remains totally under the players control; the 22" Jack DeJohnette Encore Flat Ride, a medium-thin model with dry, simmering tones and increased volume, enabling it to be heard in situations where other flat rides would be inaudible; the Will Calhoun Ambient Ride, a raw-surfaced 21" Medium-Thin model that delivers big, full and wide open dark-toned ambient sounds with definite stick definition; the 18" Ed Thigpen Crystal Thin Ride, a small model that is ideal for sensitive playing, including jazz and folk; the 21" Andre 'De De' Ceccarelli Ride, a medium-weight model that is double hammered for simmering stick sounds and controllable spread.

Commented SABIAN Ass't VP Manufacturing, Nort Hargrove: "There is a growing trend towards specialized ride cymbals, and these new Signature models offer an wide range of options, especially for players with a taste for Jazz and Fusion."

These SABIAN Signature Series are created from pure B20 bronze. Finish availability is dependent on model type. All Signature models are protected by SABIAN's Warranty Protection Program.

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