Hammerax Ultraviolet Cymbals Sing with Rich Highs
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Hammerax Ultraviolet Cymbals Sing with Rich Highs
Clearwater, FL, May 2nd, 2011
Hammerax has released a line of USA made cymbals with breathtaking highs and a super balanced wash. They are available in various sizes including splashes in 9”, 12”, crashes in 16”, 18”, 21” and 24”. Ultraviolet Hi hats are available in 15″ and 13″ sizes as well.
“Since the Ultraviolet brand is the first bright sounding cymbal brand from Hammerax, the goal was to create an ultra premium sound, reminiscent of the finest European cymbals – bright and loud when needed, yet colorful and rich”, said Hammerax President John Stannard. “We had to set the bar very high and the reaction at trade shows and live has been superb.”
The 21″ and 24″ crash rides are so complex they sound as if they have sizzles. The 18″ crash is astoundingly colorful and bright. The 24″, 21″ and 18″ have a great “ping” in the cup and the 16″ crash is very fast, yet bright. 12″ and 9″ Ultraviolet splashes are crisp, complex, and brilliant- some of the brightest and richest on the market. Ultraviolet Hi hats are 15″ and 13″ are powerful, rich and bright.
All Ultraviolet cymbals are designed for a wide range of volumes- from a whispering sizzling ride sound to a cutting crash. Hammerax often suggests that drummers try mixing bright and dark sounds in the same kit. The total color and volume can really increase by doing this.
Ultraviolet cymbals carry a very reasonable price considering the handmade quality.
4 year Limited Warranty. Made in the USA. Available immediately.
John Stannard, President, Hammerax
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Phone: 727-442-5050
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Hammerax Ultraviolet
Hammerax Releases Nu Bells
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Hammerax Releases Nu Bells
Clearwater, Fl April 20, 2011
Hammerax has released a line of 4-sided bells that are loud and aggressive and come in a variety of sizes including 5″, 6″, 7″ and 8″.
Nu brand Bells have a patented micro cups design that can be raked for special effect and when hit they have super tone with great sustain. They can be dark and loud when needed. Mount multiple Nu bells opposing each other or you can mount a 3 bell tree with cymbal felts in between. They are very versatile and can be mounted upside down or in any position.
“Nu brand bells deviate from traditional shape and are four-sided. The four-sided feature creates multiple fundamentals that add a wild edgy sound but still fits many styles. 4 sides also allow for easier access to the main cymbal cup, below, when NU bells are mounted upside down,” said Hammerax President, John Stannard.
4 year Limited Warranty. Made in the USA. Available immediately.
John Stannard, President, Hammerax
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Phone: 727-442-5050
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Hammerax NU bell
Hammerax Feather – super light and fast cymbals
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Hammerax Feather – super light and fast cymbals
Clearwater, Fl April 22, 2011
Hammerax has released the Feather brand cymbal line. They are precise, fast and dark and are among the lightest, fastest 18″ cymbals ever produced.
“These cymbals represent a leap forward in cymbal metallurgy-the weight and tone are surprising”, said John Stannard, Hammerax president. “Smooth, dark, and fast was the goal, and everyone who has heard them is very surprised and pleased with the result.” A patent pending bronze super alloy provides an ultra fast sound.
The Feather brand line of cymbals include the 18″ China in one weight- micro thin (747 grams) and the18″ Crashes in 2 weights- Paper thin (910 grams) and Micro thin (747 grams) This places them at a little over half of the weight of an average 18” crash.
The 18″ Paper Thin is slightly brighter and the 18″ Micro thin China and Crash are slightly faster and darker. The crashes have a smooth sound, while the china sends out an aggressive blast.
Feather brand cymbals have a dark sound but are capable of substantial
volume, considering the lightness of their weight. They open up very easily to a dark rising swell.
4 year Limited Warranty. Made in the USA. Available immediately.
John Stannard, President, Hammerax
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Hammerax Feather Crash
Hammerax Feather China
Hammerax Ultraloud HellBell Cymbal Brand Expands
Hammerax has announced the expansion of its US made HellBell brand line to include cymbals weighted for more aggressive crashes and clear bell tones. The line will now include 16”, 18”, 21”, and 24” cymbals, as well as 16” and 18” hi-hats branded HellHat. The new patent pending multi-cups will dramatically increase volume and create aggressive bell and crash tones.
The 24” HellBell features a startling, 11” negative cup with an added, upward center cup, resulting in one of the loudest cymbals ever created. The two cups together create two distinct bell sounds. The 24” HellBell brand cymbal exceeds even the Hammerax 24” Whipcrash® Ultra in loudness. “Measured at a loudness of 126 Db, the 24” HellBell cymbal is literally a giant in sound- possibly the loudest cymbal on earth. Hearing protection should be used if these cymbals are crashed often,” said John Stannard, Hammerax President.
The 21” and 24” can serve as crashrides. Considering their size, the 21” and 24” would actually be considered thin, at 1996 grams and 2600 grams, respectively.
Hammerax has also announced the new 16” and 18” hi-hat, branded HellHat. This is an expansion of its USA made HellBell brand line. HellHat brand hi-hats are rather thin, by hi-hat standards, but very loud. The HellBell style negative cup and a positive center cup create an aggressive bell sound and allows for raking and one-handed rolls. By hitting the edge of the negative cup a very rich and loud bell sound rings out.
HellHat features switchable tops and bottoms and can also be separated into two individual cymbals. “Since hi-hats carry the cost of two cymbals, we thought it was a good idea to allow the option of reversing tops versus bottoms. The pairs are voiced far enough apart to create a beautiful mix.”, said John Stannard, President of Hammerax. Another option is to use each cymbal as a separate crash. Where most hi-hat bottom are not musical, both halves of the HellHat are quite useful. The combination of the negative and positive cups yields a sound unlike any china or crash. The result is aggressive, yet designed for raw beauty.
Hellbell® is a registered trademark
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Hammerax Hybrids Hit 4 Years With Zero Returns
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Hammerax has pitched a perfect game with zero returns on its lines of suspended hybrid percussion. Brands such as Boomywang, Culebra, Glass, Meanie, Dustbowl, and Lash were first released in summer 2006. “The multiple, narrow cables are strong, and our alloys are cast and rolled in a very special way,” stated John Stannard, Hammerax president.
Our cable is an extended-chain fiber and is, pound for pound, 15 times stronger than steel and is 40 percent stronger than typical bullet-proof fiber. “We discovered that you need a very sharp blade to cut it easily. It is also very slippery- we needed to tie multiple knots. This extreme toughness lets the instrument ring as if it was floating,” he added.
Hammerax cables are modular. They replace quickly by being slipped into a wood frame, so there has been no need for the company to send out the free replacement cable packs.
Proof has been in the field testing by drummers and percussionists. Hammerax hybrid endorsers include Marco Giovino (touring with Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin fame), Bashiri Johnson (Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Sting), Omar Hakim (Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Madonna), Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson, KTU, Stick Men), Terry Bozzio (Missing Persons, Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck), Walfredo Reyes Jr. (Santana, Lindsey Buckingham, Jackson Browne), Will Calhoun (Living Color, Mos Def, Herb Alpert), Evelyn Glennie (Solo, Bjork), Jim Keltner (Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr), KJ Sawka (solo, Pendulum), Taku Hirano (Dr. Dre, The Temptations, Lionel Richie), Danny Gottlieb (Pat Metheny, Sting, John McLaughlin), Emil Richards (Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra), Nir Nakav (Salem), Andrew McAuley and Aaron Edgar.
Bashiri Johnson Becomes Hammerax Hybrid Endorser
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Hammerax has entered into an exclusive endorsement agreement with percussion artist Bashiri Johnson to endorse Hammerax Hybrids and FX.
Bashiri is a prolific multi-instrumentalist who has added his highly sought after style to countless records, films, television, commercials and games.
“Bashiri will bring a profound energy to the Hammerax team,” says Hammerax president John Stannard.
Bashiri’s new Hammerax kit consists of a variety of bronze hybrids and FX.
Some of the artists/projects Bashiri has recorded and/or performed on include Whitney Houston, Donald Fagen, Madonna, Steve Winwood, Rolling Stones, Celine Dion, Rancid, Angelique Kidjo, Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, Barbara Streisand, Spice Girls, Miles Davis, Ray Charles, Michael Jackson, Queen, Eric Clapton, Sade, Kenny G, Lionel Richie, Kenny Garrett, Aretha Franklin, Sting, Mary J Blige, Gypsy Kings, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Nina Simone, Jay Z, Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Luther Vandross, Gatorade, Pepsi, Mission Impossible, Hitch, The Score, and The Bodyguard.
Bashiri has written and/or produced songs for Lionel Richie, Francis Mbappe, Saida Fikri, LP, Kashif, Papa Susso, Nicole C. Mullen, and The Shift Movie.
Bashiri joins a list of prominent Hammerax endorsers such as Marco Giovino (touring with Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin fame) Omar Hakim (Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Madonna) Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson, KTU, Stick Men) Terry Bozzio (Missing Persons, Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck) Walfredo Reyes (Santana, Lindsey Buckingham, Jackson Browne) Will Calhoun (Living Color, Mos Def, Herb Alpert) Evelyn Glennie (Solo, Bjork) Jim Keltner (Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr) and KJ Sawka (solo, Pendulum).
Hammerax will be unveiling dozens of new products at the 2011 Namm show (Booth 2430) being held Jan.13-16 in Anaheim, CA.
KJ Sawka Becomes Hammerax Hybrid Endorser
KJ Sawka Becomes Hammerax Hybrid Endorser
Hammerax has entered into an exclusive endorsement agreement with solo artist and Pendulum drummer KJ Sawka to endorse the Hammerax Hybrid brand.
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Nov 30, 2010 –
KJ is known for his extreme dexterity, utilizing blast beats and other dance beats previously reserved for machines. ”KJ is one of the most innovative drummers I have seen, says Hammerax president John Stannard. I’m very excited to see how he incorporates these new products into his set.” KJ’s new Hammerax kit consists of multiple Boomywang brand hybrids, a 24″ H Gong, Crash Course, Meanie, Dustbowl, Grind Course, and Glass. Pendulum is currently on tour in the UK promoting their latest album “Immersion.”
They will be supporting Linkin Park on their “A Thousand Suns North American Tour” starting Jan 20, 2011.
KJ joins a list of prominent Hammerax endorsers such as Marco Giovino (touring with Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin fame), Omar Hakim (Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Madonna),Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson, KTU, Stick Men), Terry Bozzio (Missing Persons, Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck), Walfredo Reyes (Santana, Lindsey Buckingham, Jackson Browne) Will Calhoun (Living Color, Mos Def, Herb Alpert), Evelyn Glennie (Solo, Bjork) and Jim Keltner (Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr).
