Sabian Signature Tony Verderosa V-Wave

Group: Other
Type: Tony Verderosa V-Wave
Series: Signature
Weight: ?g
Years of production: 1999 - ?
Sound file: Signature Tony Verderosa V-Wave
Signature Tony Verderosa V-Wave
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Review: "Catch the wave! From the side, the V-Wave looks like a question mark. The curved section is hammered, while the surface you strike is smoothly finished. It mounts on any cymbal stand, and the folded-over shape gives you two flat planes to hit, offering the option of moving the stick between them for double-speed patterns. Striking the bottom section produces an anvil-like sound. The sound from the top is higher in pitch, but contains lower overtones. This is evident when playing dual-surface patterns. Hit the sides and the sound is more like a bell or chime. Reach up over the top and strike the curve, and you get a mix of all the sounds. Stick response is fine on the lower flat surface, but is slightly reduced on the upper side, due to the curve. This instrument allows you to stretch out and use it where you would a China, cowbell, trash cymbal, etc. It's wild!"

Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Sabian V-FX And Richie "Gajate" Garcia Specialty Cymbals", Modern Drummer, December 1999, p. 48)

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