Nicolas Bastos

Sizes: 18"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Heavy

Sound character: Very bright, glassy, slightly dry, cutting, metallic. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Somewhat heavy, but controllable feel. Clear, glassy ping over bell-like wash. Extremely cutting, loud bell with dark undertone. Extraordinary ride, suited particularly for defined playing on the bell in various musical styles. Developed in co-operation with Brazilian's Top Heavy Metal drummer Aquiles Priester.

• 18"

Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19"
Volume: Loud
Weight: Heavy

Sound character: Very bright, raw, full, earthy, energetic. Wide range, complex mix. Heavy feel, responsive, explosive crash. Versatile, general purpose crash and crash/ride for loud playing.

• 16"
• 17"
• 18"
• 19"

Sizes: 14"
Volume: Loud
Weight: Heavy

Sound character: Medium bright, raw, full, energetic. Wide range, complex mix. Heavy, full feel. Raw, full, loud open sound. Tight, full, cutting chick sound. Versatile, all-round hi-hat for loud playing.

• 14"

Sizes: 16", 18", 20"
Volume: Loud
Weight: Heavy

Sound character: Bright, metallic, aggressively roaring, very strong, raw. Wide range, fairly clean mix. Heavy with a comfortable feel. Aggressive, shattering attack with a roaring crash. Modern China sound with a grungy touch. Well suited for loud and very loud musical applications.

• 16"
• 18"
• 20"

Sizes: 10"
Volume: Loud
Weight: Heavy

Sound character: Bright, full, high pitched, energetic. Wide range, complex mix. Strong feel, explosive, strong splash with quick response. A pair of these would make an excellent mini hi-hat.

• 10"