No. 188, February 2012

Special collector's edition - cymbal issue! History of cymbals; forging methods; timeline; selection; the art of cymbal striking; cymbal perspectives; Matt Nolan; gongs; the ultimate cymbal collection; complete cymbal company directory; Poncho Sanchez; recording cymbals. Product reviews: Zildjian Gen 16 AE cymbals; Natal US fusion X-plus drums and hardware; cymbal polish shootout.