gon bops & daniel de los reyes collaborate on ddlr cajon

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GON BOPS & DANIEL DE LOS REYES COLLABORATE ON DDLR CAJON

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

When Gon Bops artist Daniel de los Reyes approached the percussion manufacturer to build the perfect cajon for his Zac Brown Band gig, it was a challenge the company was up for.

“Although we offer an extensive line of cajons, Danny felt we were missing an instrument with the warm, organic, rootsy tones to complement his country music gig with Zac Brown in both sound and appearance,” explains Gon Bops Brand Manager Luis Cardoso.

The result speaks for itself – Gon Bops’ latest cajon offering is the DDLR Cajon, crafted from choice poplar wood selected for its warm resonance, and internal wires perfectly positioned to deliver rootsy-sounding snare sounds.

“I always loved the Gon Bops Flamenco cajon, but for my current gig it’s just a little too bright, a little too present at the top range,” com-ments Daniel de los Reyes. “But using it as our template, we went back to the drawing board and essentially tuned it down.”

The Gon Bops Daniel de los Reyes Signature Cajon (#CJDR) will be available to ship in January 2016. For more information, please contact [email protected].

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[“I believe anyone playing country, roots, Americana, rock & roll, or really any style of music, will love this new instrument for its warmth and organic tones. It’s a very easy Cajon to play and sound great on. And with its distressed, reclaimed wood finish, it looks amazing on stage!” – DANIEL DE LOS REYES of three times Grammy award winners, Zac Brown Band.

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GON BOPS KICKS OFF 2016 WITH A KILLING ARTIST ROSTER!


2015 was an amazing year for Gon Bops. In keeping with our dedication to both traditional and contemporary per-cussion, we welcomed some truly amazing, established players this year, along with incredibly talented up & coming musicians. We’re proud of all of these amazing artists and excitedly look forward to many years together! Here’s a little bit about them, in no particular order…

Pablo Padin is arguably one of the most influential percussionists in Puerto Rico today and has performed and record-ed with the greats of Latin music. He’s the winner of 6 Latin Grammys and 2 American Grammy awards.

2015 was also the year that we welcomed some fantastic, virtuoso Cuban percussionists. Gerald Piloto Baretto is one of the most respected & influ-ential drummers in Cuba today. His band, Klimax features Jazzy accents and integrated Timba styles, making them unique.

Considered one of the world’s great Congueros, Eliel Lazo now resides in Copenhagen Denmark and performs with such greats as Michel Camilo, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter.

Another Latin Grammy-winner, Calixto Oviedo brings a very successful 38 year career to our roster. Known as one of the world’s authorities of the Cu-ban Timba music style, Calixto has played for everyone from Arturo Sando-val to Gonzalo Rubalcaba.

Miami Sound Machine’s percussionist Eduardo Rodriguez hails from Cuba and now resides in Florida, where he splits his busy schedule between the Sound Machine and mega Latin-Pop superstar, Chayanne.

GB also welcomed two young and highly anticipated Cuban-born drummers, Daniel Rodriguez & Elio Piedra. Both incredibly talented and ones we suggest watching closely.

Now in Los Angeles, Chilean born Christian Moraga joins our family, bringing a stunning ambidextrous approach to the traditional drum/percussion setup and his recent video post on Facebook received over 83,000 views!

Also in LA, Johnny Belisle plays with the Tarzana Band and states one of his career highlights as playing alongside Gon Bops’ late, great David “La Mole” Ortiz.

From New York, Camilo Molina remains busy performing with Eddie Pamieri’s orchestra…a young player on the rise.

Also from New York, considered one of the world’s great Bongoceros, Jose Mangual Jr. comes to us with a long credit history including Herb Albert, Ruben Blades, Dizzy Gillespie and David Byrne.

Jotan Afanador - drummer for the immensely popular Bachata style artist, Romeo Santos, joins Gon Bops with a vast array of talent and versatility.

Last but certainly not least, one of the studio’s great drummers, Jamie Oldaker now plays Gon Bops, bringing an amaz-ing history of classic recordings to his credit. Including Eric Clapton’s “Layla”, “I Shot The Sheriff” and Bob Seger’s “Turn The Page” to name just a few, Jamie’s playing has been loved by millions for decades.

We look forward to another amazing year in 2016 – stay tuned!

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NEW GON BOPS ARTISTS ELIEL LAZIO

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GON BOPS INTRODUCES MODERN RED CABASA!


Designed for playability, versatility, and full, bright sound, the latest hand percussion offering from Gon Bops is a quality instrument with a number of key features that percussionists will appreciate.

A medium-sized, 4” diameter instrument, the new Red Cabasa boasts lightweight wood construction, comfortable grooved handle, and a vibrant Gon Bops’ Red paint job that’s sure to get you noticed on stage! The steel beads are wrapped to rotate easily around the textured stainless steel cylinder, allowing for versatile rhythmic scraping sounds and patterns.

Whether you play traditional styles, combinations of shaker and spin patterns or create your own finger patterns, the Gon Bops Red Cabasa will make your job easy and musical!

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GON BOPS INTRODUCES HAMMERED B8 BRONZE TRIANGLES


Gon Bops has announced a new line of Hammered B8 Bronze Triangles. Designed for discerning musicians, the Triangles are crafted from premium SABIAN B8 Bronze, hammered for rich, complex tone.

Available in 4", 5" and 6" models, the new triangles produce full sound at moderate to loud levels, with rich and complex shimmer and long sustain. They offer the perfect blend of professional quality sound with competitive pricing. They are ideal for use at all levels, from school to professional.

For more information, please visit GonBops.com.

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GON BOPS INTRODUCES FIESTA TRIANGLES


Gon Bops has announced a new line of Aluminum Alloy Triangles. Designed for percussionists on a budget, or school and educational applications, Fiesta Triangles are crafted from quality SABIAN Aluminum Alloy.

Available in 4", 6" and 8" models, the Fiesta triangles produce warm tone at moderate levels, with bright, shimmering sustain. Smartly priced, they are ideal for percussionists, schools and ensembles requiring the best possible sound on a limited budget.

Fiesta Triangles are quality-protected by a one-year Gon Bops warranty.

For more information, please visit GonBops.com.

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