Best Ride?

[littledrummerboy]

Hi everybody, I have sabian xs20's and my ride keeps washing out so I'm going to get a new one.Any suggestions?

[gretsch223]

we need more info....what kind of music are you playing? what is your budget? etc.

[littledrummerboy]

I play funk. I don't really have a price range.

[aceman]

I wasn't aware that they made but 1 ride... Zild. A. 21" sweet ride.

[AlexM]

Def. the Zildjian K Custom Dark Ride in 22".

[tynn]

Is it hard punk or happy punk?

if hard punk- do as alex m says

if happy punk- do as aceman says

[gretsch223]

Tynn- he said funk not punk....

The K Custom Special Dry Ride is very nice for funk (all k customs are) or a K Ride would sound good.

If you want Sabian, i recommend the HHX Groove Ride.

Just listen and try out cymbals.

[Michael G]

Tynn- he said funk not punk....

The K Custom Special Dry Ride is very nice for funk (all k customs are) or a K Ride would sound good.

If you want Sabian, i recommend the HHX Groove Ride.

Just listen and try out cymbals.

HHX Groove Ride seconded, very good ride for funk, I have a sound sample somewhere of it being played on in a jam if you want to hear it.

[Class A Drummer]

A custom 20 or 22 inch ping ride. In my opinion one of the most versitile rides if not the most versitile out there. Take a look.

[figure_02]

Meinl Byzance 21" Dark ride.

[baz]

...I like thin dark washy rides that crash like Lindsey Lohan.

The exception to that particular taste would be my 20" El Sabor ride. This thing is bright, has good stick definition, a killer bell, yet is not too obnoxious as a crash. As with most of my cymbals, I favor versatility over specialization. This one is more "ride" than any other ride cymbal that I own, but it is still very versatile. If you are looking for something that can cover a wide range of musical style, you may wish to check one of these out.

Good luck with your search.

Barry

[littledrummerboy]

Thanks for all the all the advice guys.

[Just Drums]

The Sabian Groove Ride is really good. I also really like the K Custom Ride, K Custom Dry Ride, and the A Custom Ping ride. I like my rides with a lot of stick definition.

[thumper]

I have a 22" K ride, and it is perfect for anything except metal.

[Steamer]

K Custom 22" Dark Ride. Very nice stick with a dark wash with a nice touch of sizzle to the overall sound and great bell . A 22" ride with a beautiful versatile sound.