# Zildjian cymbals, Mel Bay instructional book and Fender acoustic amps

- Link: https://jazzblues.eu/2017/08/25/zildjian-cymbals-mel-bay-instructional-book-fender-acoustic-amps/
- Published: 2017-08-25T19:23:18+01:00
- Author: https://JazzBlues.EU

**Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Cymbals
 
Jazz drumming in 2017 means a far wider
tonal range than it did a half-century ago. With so much funk, electronica, rock
and more finding its way into jazz’s rhythmic language, drummers should have access
to a dry, trashy sound from a lightweight cymbal with a quick attack: Enter Zildjian’s
new, 16-model K Custom Special Dry Collection, which also boasts the junkyard look
that is all the rage. Models include crashes, rides, trash-crashes, hi-hats, a splash
and an FX hi-hat top.[ zildjian.com](http://zildjian.com/)

**Trevor Salloum with Bobby Sanabria: _The Conga and Bongo Drum in Jazz
 
_If often
seems like there are more instructional books on jazz guitar than there are jazz
guitarists—and the same goes for sax, trumpet, drums and piano. But the rich tradition
of Afro-Cuban hand percussion? Not so much. Mel Bay’s _The Conga and Bongo Drum 
in Jazz_, by Trevor Sallum and Bobby Sanabria, aims to carry forward the history
and technique of Latin-jazz rhythm through research, exercises and helpful demonstrative
photos. There’s a surplus of valuable information here, including discographies,
an extensive glossary and one-off treats like an interview with percussion-savvy
guitar legend Kenny Burrell. $19.99. [melbay.com](http://melbay.com/)

**New Acoustic Amplifiers From Fender
 
You don’t even need to hear Fender’s new
Acoustic 100 and 200 amplifiers to appreciate them. Their sleek yet welcoming design
and finished plywood shells give them a midcentury-modern kick, great for a gig 
and even better for a den or living room. Their functionality is equally clean and
smart, with features including two channels (perfect for guitar/vocal performers),
an XLR line output, effects, a USB jack, an optional four-button footswitch, and
Bluetooth, so you can stream music between sets or around the house. $399/$549 online.
[fender.com](http://fender.com/)

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