Super Diamond

Vince Littleton

About

Paiste Artist Since
January 2001

Nationality
United States

Main Affiliation
Super Diamond

Website

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„Paiste cymbals create beautiful sound colors, gratifying tones and many choices that help me play a wide range of music. “

Setup

Cymbals listed from left to right

13" Signature Mega Cup Chime
15" 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hat
19" 2002 Crash
22" Signature Full Ride
17" Signature Full Crash
18" 2002 China

Biography

VINCE LITTLETON has been drumming since 1971. He has been the drummer for the successful tribute band Super Diamond since 2001. Originally from Spokane WA, Vince received a B.A. in Music Education at E.W.U. He moved to San Francisco,CA in 1991 and has performed and/or recorded with artists as diverse as Dr.John, Merl Saunders, J.G.B , Michael Manring, Darol Anger, Rick Danko, Johnnie Johnson,The Mermen, Tim Hockenberry, Tom Scott, Kix Brooks, Livingston Taylor, Trey Anastasio, John Lee Hooker,John Popper & Bonnie Raitt. Vince’s original compositions recording, Hall of Sound, has been featured on United Airlines in-flight entertainment. His film, television and video highlights, include The Late Show with David Letterman, CNN, KRON, KHQ, Nash Bridges, Joe Bob Briggs at the Drive In, The Sims-Hot Date (E.A.), Hotwheels Need for Speed, Toe Jam and Earl-Panic on Funkatron, Rediscovering the Amazon, Tales from the Crypt (HBO)

Setup Cymbals

Signature Full Ride

Details

Sizes: 20", 22"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium

Sound character: Medium bright, full, rich. Wide range, balanced mix. Even response with clear, silvery stick sound supported by full wash. Very musical, general purpose ride with big sound.
Sounds
- 20"
- 22"
Bell Body Edge Pattern

Bell Body Edge Pattern

Signature Full Crash

Details

Sizes: 14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium

Sound character: Bright, full, warm, brilliant sparkling. Wide range, balanced, clean mix. Even response with warm, shimmering sustain. A very versatile, general purpose crash cymbal.
Sounds
- 14"
- 16"
- 17"
- 18"
- 19"
- 20"
Edge Roll

Edge Roll

Edge Roll

Edge Roll

Edge Roll

Edge Roll

2002 Crash

Details

Sizes: 14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium

Sound character: Bright, warm, full, shimmering. Wide range, clean mix. Even, very responsive feel. Very versatile all-purpose crash. The definitive classic rock crash sound.
Sounds
- 14"
- 16"
- 17"
- 18"
- 19"
- 20"
- 22"
Edge Roll

Edge Roll

Edge Roll

Edge Roll

Edge Roll

Edge Roll

Edge Pattern Roll

2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hat

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.
Sounds
- 13"
- 14"
- 15"
- 17"
Chick Closed Open Pattern

Chick Closed Open Pattern

Chick Closed Open Pattern

Chick Closed Open Pattern

2002 China

Details

Sizes: 16", 18", 20"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium

Sound character: Medium bright, full, exotic, fairly trashy. Wide range, complex mix. Responsive, full sounding crash, complex, trashy ride. The definitive classic rock china sound.
Sounds
- 16"
- 18"
- 20"
Edge Roll

Edge Roll

Edge Roll

Signature Mega Cup Chime

Details

Sizes: 13"
Volume: Loud
Weight: Heavy

Sound character: Full, bright, metallic, strong. Narrow range, clean mix. Fairly heavy, very immediate feel. Dry, clear, strong, slightly distorted ping over sparse, warm, metallic bell sound. A loud, lively, unusual cymbal with very specific ride and bell playing functions. Also suited for strong color accents and various percussion effects.
Sounds
- 13"
Bell Edge