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.
Terry Bozzio becomes Hammerax Hybrid Endorser
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Clearwater FL October 11, 2010
Terry Bozzio becomes Hammerax Hybrid Endorser
Hammerax has entered into an agreement where drum virtuoso Terry Bozzio will endorse and play Hammerax Hybrid bronze hanging sculptural percussion instruments.
Hammerax has a sculptural hybrid factory in Florida where they craft hanging bronze instruments that are suspended from extremely strong and light cord. These instruments are mounted on cymbal boom stands like chimes. The patented shapes, alloys and hammering techniques give these instruments sounds never before heard. They are very tough and playable with drumsticks. “This is an important step to be working with Terry in our Hybrid efforts.” said Hammerax President, John Stannard. Terry has just received 3 styles of Boomywang, 2 sizes of Culebra, 2 Glass, a 28” Meanie, , and a 24” thin Gong with a hand hammered Hammerax “H” logo.
Terry’s bio is diverse to say the least. After extensive classical training Terry played with a variety of acts, from small bands to Woodie Shaw, then in 1975 joined Frank Zappa and notably played on “The Black Page” a piece so dense with notes that the sheet music was nearly black with ink. Terry has played with Mark Isham, Herbie Hancock, Korn, Billy Gibbons, Zakir Husain, Giovani Hidalgo, and Jeff Beck. Terry co-produced the Grammy award winning “Guitar Shop “ by Jeff Beck. Terry is now Co- Director of The Drum Channel.
Terry Joins a growing list of Hammerax hybrid endorsers including Dame Evelyn Glennie, Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson, Emil Richards, Walfredo Reyes Jr, Will Callhoun, Marco Giovino, Danny Gottlieb, Omar Hakim, and others.
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John Stannard of Hammerax with Terry Bozzio at Drum Channel
Omar Hakim Endorses Hammerax Hybrids
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October 7, 2010 Clearwater FL
Omar Hakim Endorses Hammerax Hybrids
Hammerax has entered into an agreement where drumming icon Omar Hakim will endorse and play Hammerax Hybrid bronze hanging sculptural percussion instruments.
In addition to it’s cymbal division, Hammerax has a highly creative department where they craft US made hanging bronze instruments which are suspended from extremely strong and light cord. These instruments are connected to Maple frames and mounted on cymbal boom stands in a manner like chimes. The unique patented shapes, alloys and metallurgical techniques give these instruments a wildly beautiful sound. They are very durable and playable with drumsticks. “It will be a pleasure to be working with Omar in our Hybrid efforts. He brings a wealth of experience that few drummers in history can claim” said Hammerax President, John Stannard. Omar has already begun playing Boomywang, Culebra, Glass, Meanie, Lash, and other Hammerax hybrids.
Omar Hakim’s resume reads as a who’s who of musicians. He is one on the most sought after drummers in history. He has played with Miles Davis ,Weather Report , Carly Simon, Sting, Dire Straits, NBC’s Night Music, Anita Baker, Mariah Carey, Madonna, David Bowie, Aziza Mustafa Zadeh, Marcus Miller, Lee Ritenour and many more. Omar Joins a growing list of Hammerax hybrid endorsers including Dame Evelyn Glennie, Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson, Emil Richards, Walfredo Reyes Jr, Will Callhoun, Marco Giovino, Danny Gottlieb, and others.
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Omar Hakim and Marco Giovino Hammerax endorsers
Press Release – Hammerax Installs New Cymbal Hammer System
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Hammerax Installs New Cymbal Hammer System
Hammerax has implemented a new hammer system for the forging of cymbals, bells and hybrid percussion instruments.
Clearwater, Fl December 4, 2009
The system is a combination of hand and machine hammering capable of delivering new types of formations in metal. Hammerax is sticking with their general policy of keeping processes secret but has released some info about this new system. “These are not typical cymbal hammers” says John Stannard, Hammerax President. “This is custom tooling and the methods are totally different than anything we have seen.” While the system does contain some machines, there is no automation. “The system is guided totally by hand. The machines reduce fatigue and add power and flexibility, but there is much handwork involved. These are still truly handmade cymbals. The result is the ability to forge bronze in new ways that can add volume and richness of sound and a wonderful variety of hammer shapes can be used to create many sounds and patterns” says Stannard. “Tens of thousands of dents can be now placed into an instrument. The power of this system, in combination with very careful heat treatment and unique alloys results in tonal beauty with extreme potential for loudness.” The fatigue reduction factor allows for greater consistency of quality. “These are still works of art like any great cymbal, but we did not want a cymbal started in the afternoon to be different than one started in morning simply because of cymbal smith fatigue. This new method allows the cymbal smith to concentrate on the form and sound of the cymbal.” Thinner cymbals can also be made with higher strength using this system since hammering can refine metallic grain in more directions than rolling alone. “Rolling happens while a cymbal is flat, but rolling is only the beginning- this hammering method continues throughout the cymbal making process on a 3-D scale, adding strength, volume, and richness” says Stannard.
In addition, Hammerax cups are now formed completely with HAMMERING. “Hammering cups is a lost art and our method is a very new take on this old idea. By forging the cup through hammering, the resulting sound is quite different. The cup is physically very strong, but the sound is more integrated into the whole of the cymbal.” Strength is an important feature of this system. “This method of hammering moves the bronze grain structure in hundreds of directions, hence refining the metal and improving strength far beyond the capabilities of the initial rolling process.” “Power, strength, tone, and quality were the goals here. This method was 4 years in development,” says Stannard.
John Stannard, President, Hammerax Email: H@hammerax.com Phone: 727-442-5050
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Press Release – Hammerax Warranty on Cymbals and Hybrids Increased to 4 Years.
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Hammerax Warranty on Cymbals and Hybrids Increased to 4 Years.
Hybrids Surpass 3 Years With Zero Cable Breakage. No cymbal returns to date.
Clearwater, Fl November 29, 2009
Hammerax has surprised musicians since it’s debut in 2006 with shocking and lush cymbals and hybrids. Cymbal lines such as Liquicy® and Indigo® are known for darkness and deep wobble. Drummers at first wondered if Hammerax cymbals would hold up under intense playing. “The results are in- zero returns in over 3 years” says John Stannard, Hammerax President. “Our cymbals are hammered thousands of times and are made of a special alloy heat treated in a unique process. Rolling happens while a cymbal is flat, but is only the beginning- this hammering method continues throughout the cymbal making process on a 3-D scale, adding strength, volume, and richness” says Stannard.
Hammerax has also past the 3 year mark with no cable related returns on its lines of hybrid percussion. Hammerax surprised the percussion world with the shocking sound textures of brands such as Boomywang®, Culebra®, Glass®, Meanie®, Dustbowl®, and Lash® first released in summer 2006. “The suspension cable appears to very thin but is profoundly strong,” stated Stannard.
The strength comes from the use of an extended-chain polyethylene fiber that has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any fiber. The fiber is, pound for pound, 15 times stronger than steel, and has a strength that is up to 40 percent greater than that of Kevlar. “When we started using it we realized the cable was so strong that we had to use absolutely fresh razor knives just to trim the cables. It is also very slippery- you need to tie multiple knots. Other than direct drumstick impact at the entry hole, or heating the product over 160 degrees, it seems to just last and last. This extra strength allows the real voice of the instrument to come through as if it were floating.” Hammerax cables are also modular. They replace quickly by slipping them into the wood frame, but so there has been no need for the company to send out the free replacement cable packs.
“The bottom line proof has been in the field testing by drummers and percussionists. This move to a 4 year warranty represents one of the longest limited warranties in the industry. Hammerax has been granted and has filed multiple patents on its products.
John Stannard, President, Hammerax Email: H@hammerax.com Phone: 727-442-5050
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