Matchbox Twenty
About
Paiste Artist Since
June 2021
Nationality
United States
Main Affiliation
Matchbox Twenty
Other Affiliations
LP
Liz Phair
Booker T Jones
Rachel Platten
Website
www.nealdaniels.com
„Paiste cymbals of course sound incredible but they also FEEL so great to play. By far the most musical, versatile and consistent cymbals that I've ever played. “
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Biography
Born in New York, raised in Chicago and currently living in Los Angeles, Neal has made a name for himself touring with a handful of major artists all over the world. Some include, LP, Liz Phair, Booker T Jones, Rachel Platten, Léon, Bea Miller, Daya, Christina Grimmie, Darren Criss, Camila Cabello, Post Malone, Dua Lipa (Percussion) and many more. Neal also runs his own recording studio in Los Angeles called Whitefish Studios, where he records remote drum tracks for clients all over the world.
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Sizes: 20", 22", 24"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Full, rich, warm, strong, deep, silvery. Wide range, complex mix. Responsive, even feel. Warm sparkling stick sound over a wide, deep wash. Fairly quick, strong crash sound. Extremely dynamic and lively ride cymbal, suitable for numerous musical styles.
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Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Full, warm, brilliant, shimmering, deep. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Quick response, fairly soft feel. Rich, strong crash sound with open low end and shimmering highs. Very versatile, responsive crash cymbal suitable for numerous musical styles.
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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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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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