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On top of the upper castanet sits a pair of tambourine jingles — adding shimmer and sparkle to every stroke. A bundle of polyrods runs through the assembly, with two rods on opposing sides each fitted with a movable nylon sleeve. Slide the sleeves into position when you need more cymbal definition, or move them out of the way when you don’t — total control over your sound in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe playing possibilities are genuinely musical. Castanets facing up delivers precise quarter and eighth note figures with crisp, defined articulation. Flip them downward and those same figures transform into flowing 16th notes — a completely different voice from the same stick. 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Tape secures the grip area firm, then a comfortable over-grip is applied — tennis or golf style — giving you a round, solid feel that’s uniquely Fat Bastards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat fan spread is where the magic happens. Open, wide, and aggressive — the Fat Bastards deliver massive cymbal clarity and a big, fat backbeat that fills the room. 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