Independent
About
Paiste Artist Since
September 2008
Nationality
United States
Main Affiliation
Independent
Website
www.chipritter.com
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
14" Signature Reflector Heavy Full Hi-Hat
16" Signature Full Crash
22" Signature Blue Bell Ride "Rhythmatist"
18" Signature Reflector Heavy Full Crash
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Biography
Chip Ritter is a Teacher, Author, Artist, Musician, Performer, Entertainer, and Showman. Chip is best known for being the first drummer in history to Juggle 3 drumsticks while playing drums on The Late Show with David Letterman.
Setup Cymbals
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Details
Sizes: 22"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Heavy
Sound character: Dry, slightly dark, raw, melodic. Fairly narrow range, fairly clean mix. Heavy yet controllable feel. A clear, glassy ping over a dry and slightly dark, harmonic layer of wash. Very distinctive, tight and deep bell. Well suited for all types of musical styles that require clear stick work and a strong bell. Developed in co-operation with the legendary "The Police" drummer Stewart Copeland.
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Details
Sizes: 18", 19", 20"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Heavy
Sound character: Bright, explosive, full, sparkling, warm. Wide frequency range, fairly clean mix. Even, giving feel with a powerful attack, sharp response and a nice sparkling fade. A strong, full, durable and cutting crash with radiant sound.
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Details
Sizes: 14"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Heavy
Sound character: Fairly dirty, full, cutting, rich. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Very responsive feel. Full, barking and piercing, yet somewhat cushy open sound. Tight and rough chick sound. A very balanced hi-hat with a healthy dose of dirt and a note of darkness, featuring enhanced power for players that require a consistently strong pair of hi-hats.
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