Zildjian
Zildjian 5A Chroma Hickory Drumsticks, Metallic Blue
Zildjian 5A Chroma blue drumsticks: U.S. select hickory, an oval wood tip and a 16" length, sold as a pair. Their pearlescent metallic blue paint shimmers under the stage lights.
The blue Zildjian 5A Chroma is a pair of hickory drumsticks painted in a pearlescent metallic blue. Zildjian presents it as the very first drumstick with a metallic painted finish: the paint plays with the lights for a shimmering effect.
What sets it apart
- Pearlescent metallic blue paint
- Redesigned 5A profile
- U.S. select hickory
A paint that reacts to light
The pearlescent paint of the Chroma series changes with the light source: under stage lights, every move draws the eye. Zildjian offers it in blue, pink, silver and gold, on a 5A profile it redesigned for the occasion, and publishes a demo video.
Specifications
| Series | Chroma Series |
|---|---|
| Length | 16" (40.6 cm) |
| Finish | Pearlescent metallic paint, blue |
| Diameter | 0.560" (1.42 cm) |
| Tip | Oval, wood |
| Wood | U.S. select hickory |
What it's for
- Shows under spotlights
- Drum videos and recordings
- A gift for a drummer who likes to stand out
Compared with other manufacturers
These decorative-finish 5As from other makers also go for visual impact:
| Manufacturer | Model | Length | Stated process |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | 5A Chroma | 16" | Pearlescent metallic paint |
| Vater | Color Wrap Los Angeles 5A Blue Sparkle | 16" | High-density wrap |
| Promark | Rebound 5A Painted | 16" | Water-based paint |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Zildjian Chroma series?
- 5A drumsticks painted with a pearlescent metallic finish, available in four colours: blue, pink, silver and gold. Zildjian presents them as the first of their kind.
- What are the 5A Chroma's specs?
- 16" long and 0.560" in diameter, medium taper and an oval wood tip, on the 5A profile redesigned by Zildjian.
- What wood are they made of?
- U.S. select hickory. Zildjian favours hickory for its strength and its sound, on drums as on cymbals.
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