Gnags
About
Paiste Artist Since
April 1994
Nationality
Denmark
Main Affiliations
Gnags
Steffen Schackinger
Sko/Torp
Other Affiliations
One Two
Savage Rose
Cowgirls
Maryam Mursal
Poul Krebs
Website
www.larsdaugaard.dk
„I've been playing Paiste cymbals for 26 years - in reality 42 years actually. Never wanted to play anything else, because nothing comes close. Thank you Paiste. :-) “
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
15" Signature Traditionals Medium Light Hi-Hat
(Discontinued)
18" Masters Dark Crash
22" Masters Dark Ride
20" Formula 602 Classic Paperthin
20" Masters Dark Ride
Cymbals listed from left to right
15" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi-Hat
18" Signature Fast Crash
22" Formula 602 Classic Thin Crash
19" Signature Fast Crash
16" Signature Thin China
20" Signature Thin China
(discontinued)
Videos & Pics
Biography
Lars went to PIT in Hollywood Ca. from 1987-88. Graduated with honors and won the most improved player award. Since returning to Denmark in 1988, Lars has played in pretty much any musical situation and with many danish pop rock bands i.a.: Gnags, One Two, Savage Rose, Cowgirls, Poul Krebs, Skagarack, Lars Muhl, Maryam Mursal etc. On a regular basis he’s working with Aalborg Symphony Orchestra, Aarhus Jazz Orchestra and Fredericia Theatre. Besides this Lars is a member of the Steffen Schackinger trio and legendary danish pop/rock band Gnags. Lars operates his own recording studio since 2005. So far 25 albums and many other recording projects have been recorded and mixed at LD-Studio - www.drumtracks.dk.
Setup Cymbals
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Details
Sizes: 14"
Volume: Soft
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Dark, dry, woody. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Soft, responsive feel. Full, warm, open sound. Loose, soggy chick sound. Perfectly suited for traditional swing patterns, but also well usable for other acoustic styles like Blues, Country, Soul or Gospel.
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Details
Sizes: 14", 15"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Rich, warm, lush, deep. Wide range, complex mix. Giving and responsive feel. Broad, warm open sound. Compact, lush chick sound. Extremely versatile hi-hat, perfectly suited for dynamic, articulated playing in a wide range of styles. “They are just chunky enough, but not overpowering. They are a little more chocolaty than the classic 602s”, describes Vinnie Colaiuta.
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Details
Sizes: 20", 22"
Volume: Soft
Weight: Light
Sound character: Dark, warm, smoky, breathy. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Soft feel with a quick response. Very well crashable. Controllable, peppery stick sound over a dark layered oriental, smoky wash. A ride cymbal that can easily be used in a small jazz club setting and flourish in other styles such as blues or country music.
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Details
Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Light
Sound character: Silvery, breathy, transparent. Fairly wide range, slightly complex and dense mix. Soft shimmering and velvety feel. A light crash cymbal with a definite retro character suited for many styles in that music genre.
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Details
Sizes: 16", 18", 20"
Volume: Soft
Weight: Light
Sound character: Warm, silvery, airy with a mystical touch. Medium wide range, fairly complex mix. Very soft, papery feel. Very responsive. A graceful crash cymbal for delicate, sensitive playing with light sticks, brushes, rods and hands. Well suited for mallet rolls.
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Details
Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Light
Sound character: Dark, warm, smoky. Medium wide range, complex mix. Buttery, soft feel with quick response. Rich, dark, mystical crash sound with tender clarity. Extremely lively cymbal for broad accents and crashes in intimate to semi-loud settings. Well suited for delicate ride patterns or mallet swells. «For those guys who really appreciate just having a cymbal that can do everything, the larger Dark Crashes can do anything. Very crash-able, and if you want to ride on them, they will give you all the ride patterns in the world.» - Gregory Hutchinson
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