The Beauty of the Bronze Belies its Affordable Excellence
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Musicmaker is a fine place to be if you happen to be a drummer, or even if you’re not, but merely someone who enjoys wandering into shops and hitting things to see what noise they make. It has, however, just become significantly finer. A shipment of Stagg cymbals has arrived. A shipment so grand, so resplendent in its metallic shimmer, that it might, in fact, be mistaken for the rapture.
Stagg cymbals, you see, are a bit of an anomaly in the universe. They exist in that strange, mythical space where affordability and quality hold hands and skip merrily through a field of deeply satisfied drummers. While other cymbals demand sacrificial offerings of firstborn children and entire paychecks, Stagg simply asks, “Would you like a brilliant-sounding, hand-hammered piece of auditory magnificence at a price that won’t make your bank account weep?” And the answer is, invariably, yes.
The SH Medium Hi-Hats: 14” & 15” – The Rhythmic Backbone of the Cosmos
Hi-hats are, in many ways, the unsung heroes of the drum kit. They sit there, unobtrusive, unassuming, until suddenly—chick!—and the whole groove makes sense. The Stagg SH Medium Hi-Hats take this responsibility very seriously. The 14” model is crisp and agile, ideal for those intricate, nimble beats that make people want to nod their heads in an intellectually appreciative manner. The 15” is deeper, warmer, slightly more philosophical in its approach to sound—less “snappy sidekick,” more “wise, groove-bestowing sage.”
Either way, both sets of hats will keep you in the good graces of whatever celestial rhythm guides your drumming. Probably a good investment, considering the cosmic importance of keeping time.
The Sensa 16” Orbis Medium Crash – Harsh but Fair.
There are crashes that simply exist, and then there are crashes that make a statement. The Sensa 16” Orbis is very much the latter. It doesn’t just punctuate your fills—it announces them in a manner that suggests it has something very important to say, possibly about the nature of reality, or at the very least, the nature of your groove.
It is bright, explosive, and lingering, much like that first sip of an exceptionally strong cocktail that makes you question the laws of physics. One strike, and it cuts through the mix with a clarity that suggests it has done its homework and is ready to present its findings to the world.
The Genghis Series 8” & 10” Dual Splashes – Tiny Cymbals. Big Personalities
Splash cymbals are often treated as the excitable younger siblings of the drum kit. They appear suddenly, make a loud noise, and then vanish before you quite know what happened. The Genghis Dual Splashes, however, have an attitude entirely their own.
The 8” is quick, sharp, and utterly unapologetic. It is the exclamation point at the end of a very well-structured drum phrase. The 10” has a little more depth, a little more weight—it lingers in the air for just long enough to make you wonder whether it is, in fact, sentient. Together, they add an element of playfulness and unpredictability to any drummer’s setup. Which, let’s be honest, is what drummers live for.
The Genghis 20” Dual Series Medium Ride – Worlds Collide
Imagine a ride cymbal caught in the midst of an existential crisis. On one side, it is dark, brooding, and textured, full of mysterious overtones and secrets it refuses to divulge all at once. On the other, it is bright, articulate, and shimmering, eager to be heard and impossible to ignore. This, fellow drummers, is the Genghis 20” Dual Series Medium Ride.
Crafted with a raw, unlathed bell and edge contrasting against a traditionally finished playing surface, this ride cymbal delivers a sound as complex as intergalactic diplomacy. It is warm yet cutting, dry yet expressive, refined yet unpredictable. It is for the drummer who refuses to be boxed in—who demands versatility without sacrificing character. It is, in short, a sonic enigma wrapped in a bronze paradox.
The Genghis 22” Medium Ride – Your Guide to the Universe
If the hi-hats are the backbone of a groove, the ride cymbal is the philosopher. The deep thinker. The guiding force that allows drummers to make their way through the vast, uncharted territories of rhythm with confidence and style.
The Genghis 22” Medium Ride is warm, dark, and expansive, like the cosmos itself. It responds to every touch with precision and depth, offering shimmering definition and a bell tone so clear it might actually contain encoded messages from another dimension.
This is a cymbal for those who understand that drumming is not merely an act of rhythm, but of communication. Between the drummer and the band. Between the band and the audience. Between all of us and the great, unknowable pulse of the universe.
Join us. The Future is fun.
Don’t Panic—Just Get to Musicmaker
If this all sounds a little overwhelming, don’t worry. The beauty of the Stagg range is that, despite their otherworldly qualities, they are entirely accessible to mere mortals. They are waiting, gleaming under the lights of Musicmaker, ready to be struck, played, and taken home by drummers who understand that great sound should not be reserved only for those with seemingly infinite budgets.
So, grab your towel, head down to Musicmaker, and join the rhythmic revolution. The universe will thank you for it.
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