Hipgig

Hipgig 

Rick Marotta Signature 

The Hipgig drum set, designed by Rick Morrotta is a unique and intelligent portable drum kit which packs down inside itself for convenient transportation and storage. The kit has a great diverse sound that is ideal for various musical styles from jazz and funk to cutting edge jungle and drum ‘n’ bass. 

The Hipgig shells are made from a 7-ply sandwich of high quality birch and mahogany. The 10"x6" and 13"x7" toms may be small, but they sound surprisingly full and loud. The 12"x5" snare is suspended rather than placed on a normal stand, resulting in an extra liveliness and a huge reverberant cross-stick sound.The 16”x20” bass drum is fitted with our special floating bass drum system, which enables the bass pedal beater to strike centre for maximum punch. What the bass drum loses in diameter it makes up for in its 20" depth; and by raising it off the floor, resonance is again maximised. The sound is deep but articulate, works well tuned low or high and doesn’t require any damping.The Hipgig comes in three distinctive finishes: the original eye-catching Mellow Yellow lacquer, White Marine Pearl and Rick Marotta’s signature Cherry Red lacquer. While the portability and speed of set-up/break-down are obviously big attractions, the Hipgig ranks alongside our other top lines. It displays all of the craftsmanship, sound quality and durability that has made Yamaha a worldwide professional's choice. With its unmistakable incisive sound the Hipgig has found a place in the hearts of everyone from small group jazz drummers to cutting edge jungle and drum ‘n’ bass stylists.
In addition there are now two more tom-toms which can be bought separately. These measure 8”x5.5” and 12”x6.5” and both are supplied with soft carrying cases.
 

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