13"

Signature Mega Cup Chime

Details

Basics
Sizes: 13"
Weight: Heavy
Volume: Loud

Character
Sound color: Bright
Frequency range: Narrow
Frequency mix: Clean

Function
Stick Sound: Pingy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Long
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Heavy

Series: Signature 

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.

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    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Heavy

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    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Medium

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    Volume: Medium
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