Artist Series Riq
$292.00
Our Artist Series Riq features the traditional jingle arrangement of 5 double-row, evenly spaced sets. The head is tightly mounted to create the drum's distinctive high pitched sound. We've incorporated the patented Cooperman internal tuning system to maintain top performance under all conditions, as well as our removable jingle pin system to allow for alternative combination of jingles.
The Artists Series Riq has been developed to be a superbly balanced drum with design features that contribute to the players control of jingle response:
- Larger diameter (9 1/8th inch versus our older 8 3/8s inches)
The larger diameter enhances rich doum/drum sonority
- Shallower depth (2 3/8ths versus our older 2 5/8ths inches)
The shallower depth facilitates player grip, jingle access, and jingle control
- Aluminum bearing/tuning edge on wood body
The aluminum member strengthens bright, articulated tak drum sounds and forward-balances the instrument
- Hand-hammered brass jingles create a shimmering effect, emphasing the percussive drum sound.
Cooperman recommends REMO Weatherking head for its bright, highly responsive sound. The Weatherking heads are typically scuffed to give them a slight surface texture. Alternatively, either REMO Renaissance or natural fish skin is available at the same price.
Note:
Artist Series Riq
Cooperman now offers a shallower version of its Artist Series Riq to accommodate those who prefer a more shallow rim. Now 2.125 inches (2 1/8") in depth, this riq brings players all the strong drum attributes of our deeper models while offering a more accessible grip for those with smaller hands, and lighter weight that's easier to handle for those who play more gymnastically.
For those who prefer our traditional weight and balance we still offer the Artist Series 2 3/8" version.
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