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The Russ Miller Signature Wedge Series

Russ Miller Signature "Groove-Wedge" The idea for the wedge series of instruments started with me during a recording session in Los Angeles. Some of my favorite snare drums are 13" and 12" diameters. The 12" snares record very well and seem to have a

natural punchy/compressed sound. The 13" snares have a very versatile sound. They have drive, but when detuned, also have depth. I could never use a 13" or 12" diameter drum as a primary snare because it was impossible to get to the "sweet" spot on the stick for a proper crosstick sound. I use the Yamaha Vintage Wood Hoops on my entire kit. I love the crosstick sound from the Vintage Hoops on a standard 14" snare. Therefore, it would be great to get that incredible crosstick sound on my 13" and 12" snares. Thus, the "Groove-Wedge" was born! This instrument provides a perfect crosstick sound on drums that are 13" in diameter

and smaller. It also makes it possible to get the great "wood" crosstick sound on 15" and 14" snares that are fitted with standard metal hoops. Also, there are sonic benefits that occur on any drum. By attaching the Wedges to any metal hooped drum, extraneous overtones are slightly muted. This helps any snare or toms recordability. Russ Miller Signature "Jingle-Wedge" The "Jingle-Wedge" came out of the Groove-Wedge idea. Once I started using the Groove-Wedge, I noticed that it had many more benefits. I do a lot

of sessions as well as touring with contemporary Pop and R&B artists. Many times, I am called to emulate "sampled" drum sounds. The Jingle-Wedge can be added to any drum for layering a drum sound with a tambourine-type nuance. This works great for stacking a

tambourine onto the snare drum backbeats for Pop. R&B and especially Country music. The Jingle-Wedge also provides an additional instrument on the kit. It has a great "woody" "Palito" sound layered with jingles for Afro-Cuban music. Russ Miller Signature "Cascara-Wedge" I have been working with Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian artists for many years. It has been a challenge to translate the sounds of world music instruments to the drum kit. The "Cascara-Wedge" is the answer. This instrument provides the wood stick sound

that is associated with so many different rhythms and instruments from all over the world. The Cascara-Wedge can be added to any drum to expand the pallet of sounds available on the drum kit. The "Wedge" series The Russ Miller Signature "Wedges" are essentially new percussion instruments. These products attach to any drum to extend the sonic capabilities

of the drum kit. From the incredible crosstick sounds of the "Groove-Wedge" to modern layered backbeat capabilities of the "Jingle-Wedge", ideas and possibilities are endless. The "Wedge" series compliments any drum kit. Slotted mounting brackets allow for easy adjustment to several diameter drums with various lug configurations. Felt shock mounting helps reduce sympathetic vibration on the "Jingle" version of the wedges. This keeps the jingles

from ringing until the Wedge itself is struck. Russ Miller's musical versatility has led to the inception of the Wedge series. His vast experience in studios and on the road helped bring these ideas to life. The "Wedge Series" makes a whole new pallet of musical colors available to the drum kit player.

All Wedges ordered from this site come with an additional exclusive Russ Miller signature!!

Product Name	Type	Catalog #	Price	Shipping	Direct Ord. #
Groove Wedge	Wedge	RMGW	$50.00	$3.00	N.A.
Jingle Wedge	Wedge	RMJW	$60.00	$3.00	N.A.
Cascara Wedge	Wedge	RMCW	$70.00	$3.00	N.A.
Cascara-Jingle Wedge	Wedge	RMCJW	$80.00	$3.00	N.A.
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