Zildjian Introduces New 14" Azuka "Sombrero" Hi-Hats
 September 14, 2001
Zildjian has announced the addition of the new 14" "Sombrero" HiHat model to their selection of Azuka cymbals. Originally designed by legendary musician Alex Acuna, Zildjian's Azuka cymbals offer a range of models specially designed for percussionists for all Latin and World musics.
The new Azuka "Sombrero" HiHat feature a brand new innovative HiHat design for Percussionists. Part of Zildjians Sound Effects range of cymbals the new Azuka "Sombrero" HiHats are specifically designed to break the boundaries between drumset and percussion. Designed by leading player, educator, author and Latin specialist, Efrain Toro, they can be played with either hand or stick for a variety of rhythm effects.
The top, 14 inch, cymbal is regular finish and features the Azuka Multi-Crash design with a turned over edge. The bottom cymbal is slightly smaller at 13 3/4 inches and is riveted with jingles. It is a slightly smaller cymbal so it sits just under the curve of the top cymbal, thus protecting the hands from hitting the bottom cymbal. It also enhances the contact between top and bottom cymbal and adds body to the stick sound when you play the Hats closed on the edge with sticks. When closed these HiHats also provide a percussive stick sound for a "side of the Timbales" rhythm effect. The bottom cymbal features the Mastersound edge, which provides a clear, crisp, chick sound. The jingles on the bottom cymbal enhance the "chick" sound by adding some high end sustain and presence.
"These new HiHats allow for great playability in a variety of musical settings. These HiHats can be played with either hand or stick, allowing drummers and percussionists to experiment with a wide variety of tonal colors. It's innovation such as this, which allow today's players to break the boundaries between drumset and hand percussion to combine the two," said Gregg Stein, Zildjian's Marketing Communications Manger.
List prices are $392 for the pair, $196 for the top only, and $196 for the bottom.
For more information, visit their web site at www.zildjian.com. | 
