Ampeg’s Venture VB-88 bass speaker cabinet is the latest addition to the Venture Bass family of products, which also includes three amplifier heads and five additional cabinets. Venture series amplifiers and cabs deliver the modern style and features sought by contemporary bassists. The Venture VB-88 is specifically designed for bassists who are looking for the performance and visual impact of the legendary SVT-810 cabinet, but in a more compact and modern-sounding cab.
Sabian has re-released the 22-inch HHX Tempest Ride and the AAX 18-inch Rocktagon cymbals. Originally released as part of the company’s Vault Drop program, both of these cymbals were available for a limited time, but due to popular demand, both cymbals have now been added into the Sabian catalog. The 18-inch AAX Rocktagon has the same eight-sided shape as its predecessor from the 1980s, but that’s where the similarity ends. This version is a thin crash weight with a raw un-hammered bell and pinpoint lathing that combine with the eight-sided shape to produce an immediate nasty crash with quick decay. The 22-inch HHX Tempest (pictured) is a multi-application cymbal with a wide dynamic range. A specially modified HHX hammer peen brings a unique look, feel and sound to this cymbal.
