Zildjian Introduces the El Sonido Multi Crash-Ride Cymbal

Jul 27, 2007

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The Avedis Zildjian Co is pleased to introduce a new cymbal based on the collaboration with Marc Quiñones of the Allman Brothers. The new 17" El Sonido Multi Crash Ride Cymbal provides a versatility of sound in any Salsa, Jazz, Latin or Rock setting.

Part of Zildjian's "FX" series of cymbals, the 17" El Sonido Multi Crash Ride features a lathed, medium-thin weight outer portion of the instrument to help create a fast and expressive Crash response. In contrast, the thicker unlathed center area produces a maximum projection of sound while the unlathed, larger cup aids in providing Ride articulation and a pure bell tone. Zildjian's Brilliant finish not only completes the El Sonido Multi's striking appearance but also helps to provide extra sparkle to its sound.

Marc worked with R&D/Quality Manager, Paul Francis, for over a year to develop a cymbal that would work in both Marc's Latin Jazz group and Allman Brothers Band percussion set-ups and could be played with a drumstick, timbale stick or by hand.

No stranger to designing instruments with Zildjian, Marc also plays his Marc Quiñones Zildjian Artist Series "Rock" and Salsa" Timbale sticks.

For more information, visit their web site at www.zildjian.com.