About
Paiste Artist Since
February 2020
Nationality
United States
Main Affiliations
Nat & Alex Wolff
Ramy Essam
Hey Guy
Marc Martel
Website
www.oskarh.com
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
17" 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hat
21" 2002 Big Beat «Multifunction»
22" 2002 Crash
24" 2002 Ride
Biography
Oskar Haggdahl began playing drums at the early age of 5. Growing up in Finland, he started gigging locally with his dad’s band at the age of 10. At age 16 Oskar was already working professionally. At age 21, Oskar relocated to New York City. In NYC he studied at The Drummers Collective for two years, where he studied with teacher Ian Froman, among many others. Since 2010, Oskar has been one of the most in demand drummers in the NYC area, retaining a busy gigging, touring and recording schedule. These days, Oskar also has his own recording studio, where he does a lot of remote drum sessions for artists from around the country and from around the world. Some highlights from Oskar’s career include; Touring with Marc Martel, playing the Broadway show Mamma Mia, recording with famed producer Mark Hudson, playing with legendary guitar player Earl Slick, playing with actors and musicians Nat & Alex Wolff, touring and recording with Swedish/Egyptian artist Ramy Essam.
Setup Cymbals
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Details
Sizes: 18", 19", 20", 21", 22", 24"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Light
Sound character: Warm, deep, brilliant, lush. Medium wide range, complex mix. Responsive, giving feel. Warm luscious crashes with swift fade. Airy, defined ping over wide multi-layered wash. Broad, musical, integrated bells. Multifunctional design to work well as both crashes and rides in medium low to loud settings.
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Details
Sizes: 13", 14", 15", 17"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Medium bright, full, warm, brilliant. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Fast, responsive feel. Full, bright, energetic open sound. Sharp, full chick sound. The original, once patented, wavy bottom hi-hat design. The 17" version adds extraordinary boost, low end and crisp projection.
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