Nigel Glockler

Saxon

Nigel Glockler

About

Paiste Artist Since
April 1982

Nationality
United Kingdom

Main Affiliation
Saxon

Setup

Nigel Glockler

Cymbals listed from left to right

6 1/2" 2002 Cup Chime
8" Signature Cool Bell (discontinued)
8" 2002 Cup Chime
17" RUDE Thin Crash
18" RUDE Wild Crash
13" Signature Dark Crisp Hi-Hat
8" RUDE Splash (discontinued)
8" Alpha Metal Splash (as stack top)
8" RUDE Mini China (as stack bottom)
17" RUDE Thin Crash
10" Alpha Metal Splash (as stack top)
10" RUDE Mini China (as stack bottom)
10" RUDE Splash
22" Signature Blue Bell Ride "Rhythmatist"
19" RUDE Thin Crash
14" Signature Dark Crisp Hi-Hat
21" 2002 Wild China (discontinued)
20" Signature Thin China (discontinued)

Videos & Pics

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Setup Cymbals

Only standard models appear in this section.
  • 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.

  • Sounds
  • Details

    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.

  • Sounds
  • Details

    Sizes: 19"
    Volume: Loud
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Wild, roaring, dark, trashy, shimmering. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Responsive feel. Aggressive, widespread, shattering attack with an oriental, acidic decay. Perfectly suited for all types of extreme musical styles that require a sturdy, almost uncontrollable China.

  • Sounds
  • Details

    Sizes: 5 1/2", 5 pc Set, 5", 6 1/2", 6", 7 1/2", 7 pc Set, 7", 8"
    Volume: Soft
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Bright, warm, full, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Soft, extremely responsive. Explosive, shattering, glassy attack with modulating warm, full, long fade. Features an exotic, very dominant center tone with lively, flanging over- and undertones. Available individually or as sets on hardware mountable 5 and 7 arm holders. Well suited for upside down mounting over a ride bell.

  • Sounds