Zildjian Adds Three New Artist Sticks
February 13, 2009 in Artists, Gear, News by Carter
In their never-ceasing effort to build up their drumstick line, Zildjian has announced three new artist series sticks: Ronald Bruner Jr (Stanley Clarke), John Blackwell (Justin Timberlake), and Ronnie Vannucci (The Killers). These three names will undoubtably boost Zildjian’s street cred for their sticks, not that they needed it. What I think it interesting is the fact that Bruner, who endorses Sabian, uses Zildjian drumsticks. Just seems like an interesting wrinkle in the situation. I wonder if he’ll switch cymbal companies sometime soon…
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Actually Bruner Jr. moved to Zildjian during the summer. His stick is the new thing. Hes been using K Hybrids for a while now.
It appears you are right, Killawatt. My mistake.