Stagg introduced their new B20 Bronze Genghis cymbal line at the Winter NAMM 2017. Great, clear sounding cymbals that have quite deep hammering to get a warm, deep and dark sound. Also new are the effect cymbals in the Sensa series. Under the name 'Ocean,' Stagg added two new splashes and three new crashes to this more and more popular line of cymbals. Last but not least, there is a new Cymbal Gel Control to silence your cymbals or control the sound and overtones of your cymbals.
Stagg Genghis Cymbal Series In addition to what you hear and see in the Genghis video below, the ride cymbals have very good definition with a bright clear ping. The crashes sound really smooth and the hihats give a good raw and short 'chick'.
Available in the Genghis line
16" Genghis Medium Crash
17" Genghis Medium Crash
18" Genghis Medium Crash
19" Genghis Medium Crash
14" Genghis Medium Hi-Hat
15" Genghis Medium Hi-Hat
20" Genghis Medium Ride
21" Genghis Medium Ride
22" Genghis Medium Ride
Stagg Genghis Cymbal Series demo
Sensa Ocean effect cymbals Also made from B20 Bronze, these new additions in the Sensa line have what Stagg calls Supreme vibration; you actually see them vibrate, even after the sound wears off. By using different tension on the sides of the cymbals, the effect is visually pretty cool, and it doesn't have any noticeable time effect on the sustain of the cymbal.
Because of the characteristics of these cymbals, they are easily played by hand, making it perfect cymbals for cajon and percussion players.
New in the Sensa line
10" Ocean splash
12" Ocean splash
16" Ocean crash
18" Ocean crashes
20" Ocean crashes
Stagg Sensa Ocean effect cymbals demo
Stagg Cymbal Gel Control The new Stagg Cymbal Gel Control has two main functions. And considering the price level of Stagg products in general, this product serves you even in three ways: price, an easy solution to silence your cymbals, and you can control overtones on any level you see fit. In the video below you see and hear how easy you can adjust the tone, volume and sustain of your cymbals.
In the package are 3 pieces of the Gel Control that you can use on cymbals up to 20". Word is that you can wash and reuse them after they get dirty. We are cautious acknowledging features like this; many of the moon gels on the market lose their function after cleaning them, or reusing them too often. Still, the Stagg Cymbal Gel Control is a very promising and affordable solution.
