Chip Stern

Paiste’s Traditional and New Signature lines of premium cymbals employ the company’s proprietary Signature cast bronze alloy and a variety of hand-hammering, machine assisted hand-hammering … Read More “Paiste Signature Silver Mellow Ride and Full Crash”

In an enthusiastic review of the Mesa Walkabout hybrid bass amp (JazzTimes, December 2002), I noted its tonal accuracy, timbral flexibility and dynamic aplomb. I … Read More “Mega Boogie Walkabout/Scout Bass Combo”

Times change and musical tastes tend to run in cycles. Whereas 20 or 30 years ago drummers were demanding heavier, more penetrating styles of cymbals … Read More “Zildjian K. Custom Session Cymbals; Special Dry Crashes”

There is much to admire in the superb workmanship and surfeit of tone-shaping options in this upgraded edition of acoustic-electric virtuoso John Patitucci’s signature instrument-the … Read More “Yamaha John Patitucci Signature Electric bass”

When it comes to addressing the day-to-day needs of working musicians, Hartley Peavey’s Meridian, Miss.-based megalopolis has long been at the forefront of bang-for-your-buck performance, … Read More “Peavey KB 5 Keyboard Amp”