20"

Masters Mellow Ride "Blue Bird"

Details

Basics
Sizes: 20"
Weight: Light
Volume: Soft

Character
Sound color: Medium
Frequency range: Medium
Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich

Function
Stick Sound: Washy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Long
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Soft

Series: Masters 

Sound Character: Soft, warm, sweet, airy. Medium range, fairly complex mix. Fine, buttery feel. Silky, silvery ping over warm, mellow wash. Musical, gracious bell. Easily transcends Jazz and finds broad musical application wherever refined articulation and cultured style are required.

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