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Gonzo Sandoval

Armored Saint

Gonzo Sandoval

About

Paiste Artist Since
August 2010

Nationality
United States

Main Affiliations
Armored Saint
BlackRaven

Website
www.gonzosandoval.com

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„Crisp, sharp, resonance of pleasure, my Paiste cymbals!“

Setup

Gonzo Sandoval

Cymbals listed from left to right

18" Signature Heavy China
18" 2002 Crash
8" 2002 Splash
14" 900 Series Heavy Hi-Hat
10" 2002 Splash
19" 2002 Power Crash
10" 2002 Splash
20" 2002 Power Crash
22" Twenty Custom Collection Metal Ride (discontinued)
16" Signature Full Crash
14" Signature Precision Hi-Hat Top (regular)
14" Signature Dark Energy Hats Mark I Bottom (regular)
18" 2002 Novo China

Videos & Pics

DSC_8495 Paiste Cymbals ~ Gonzo Sandoval ~ Armored Saint 10-12-19 MegaCruise PreParty Avalon Theater Hollywood, Cali by Russell Cherrington2.jpg
DSC_8451 Paiste Cymbals ~ Gonzo Sandoval ~ Armored Saint 10-12-19 MegaCruise PreParty Avalon Theater Hollywood, Cali by Russell Cherrington1.jpg
DSC_8982 Gonzo Sandoval armored Saint Drums of Thunder by Dolores Lopez3.jpg
DSC_6183 Paiste Cymbals ~ Gonzo Sandoval ~ Armored Saint 7.jpg
Paiste_Gallery_Sandoval_Gonzo_550_400.jpg
DSC_8495 Paiste Cymbals ~ Gonzo Sandoval ~ Armored Saint 10-12-19 MegaCruise PreParty Avalon Theater Hollywood, Cali by Russell Cherrington2.jpg
DSC_8451 Paiste Cymbals ~ Gonzo Sandoval ~ Armored Saint 10-12-19 MegaCruise PreParty Avalon Theater Hollywood, Cali by Russell Cherrington1.jpg
DSC_8982 Gonzo Sandoval armored Saint Drums of Thunder by Dolores Lopez3.jpg
DSC_6183 Paiste Cymbals ~ Gonzo Sandoval ~ Armored Saint 7.jpg
Paiste_Gallery_Sandoval_Gonzo_550_400.jpg

Biography

I'm a founding member & Drummer of Armored Saint, since 1982 till present 2020. I believe Armored Saint is a sport. We are musical athletes. I write, record, and produce music. I'm currently working on 2 projects in the writing stages BlackRaven Band 2 ( Progressive Native American Flute Music) and my Brothers first Solo Guitar Record ( Rock & Metal). I love Drums. I'm a heavy energy player, yet I embrace many styles and I incorporate all I hear & Love in my playing. A few of my favorite drummers are: Buddy Rich, Steve Smith, Simon Phillips, Tommy Aldridge, John Bonham, Dave Weckl

Setup Cymbals

900 Series Heavy Hi-Hat

Signature Full Crash

2002 Crash

2002 Power Crash

Signature Heavy China
  • Details

    Sizes: 18"
    Volume: Loud
    Weight: Heavy

    Sound character: Bright, full, trashy. Wide range with complex frequencies. Well suited for stronger china ride playing and big, exotic crashes.

  • Sounds

2002 Novo China
  • Details

    Sizes: 18", 20"
    Volume: Loud
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Very bright, slightly trashy, full, exotic. Wide range, complex mix. Fast, responsive, explosive crash, loud, clear defined bell. Very unique, versatile china for flexible application.

  • Sounds

2002 Splash