6″, 8″, 10″ Astra Splashes These splashes are strong and cutting with a special quality of dryness which provides for precise articulation. Terrific in combination with the Astra Bells for creating funky sophisticated patterns!

Earthy and deeply cutting with a lathed bell and a dark, long sustain. Can be used for quick intense attacks as well as trashy ride patterns.

A warm but driving crash with a quick, contained response, and a funky sustain. Gravity moving!

A cymbal for all seasons! Controlled explosiveness as a dark and thunderous crash, with the added quality of a lighter and washy ride with clear articulation. Great as a secondary ride or a sound breaking crash!

These larger than standard hats can be deceiving! With a lighter weight and warm hammered sound they produce a fat and responsive foot chick. When played open the hats also contain qualities of a 16″ crash, great for strong attacks. The lathed bell exhibits a crisp and tight ping, an elegant contrast within the cymbals.

The ride with an attitude! A crisp, clear, and cutting large bell that shines through any situation. The ride surface affords pristine articulation with just the right amount of expressive but controlled wash. At a low dynamic this ride is equally applicable to intimate and acoustic situations, containing the flavors of our renowned Turkish ride […]

16″ China + 14″ Crash Stack A dark but pointed stack sound that can be adjusted for precise cutting articulation or a bit looser for a washy trash sound. Excellent as a second hi-hat and for aggressive choppy attacks.

6″, 8″, 10″ Astra Bells Something from the stars! High, medium, and low in pitch, and when used in trio they can create melodic and percussive rhythmic patterns. When used separately they are radiant as alternative driving bell sounds.