Inverting china's

[jcmuse2089]

Hey, I've never owned a china so I'm curious: what's the difference between inverted china's and ones that are not? Do most drummers invert theirs?

[AciD_206]

Not exactly sure since I'm not a big china user, but I think its so that the flange faces downwards and doesn't chew up your sticks as much.

[tbmills]

ive found that when its inverted its not as harsh and it doesnt feel like your gonna break the cymbal.

[anth_ony]

ive found that when its inverted its not as harsh and it doesnt feel like your gonna break the cymbal.

That's why I invert mine, when I use it. I'm also a big fan of stacking chinas with other cymbals.

[Naigewron]

Just to be clear: By "inverting", do you mean bell pointing down or up? There's confusion about this issue now, because some chinas (typically ones in the rock/metal "series", such as Zildjian Z Custom and Meinl MB20) are meant to be mounted bell pointing down, while chinas traditionally are designed to be mounted bell pointing up.

Most people today seem to favour mounting their chinas with the bell pointing down. It's easier on the sticks, and will often give you a softer, more "crashy" sound.

[Wavelength]

Just to be clear: By "inverting", do you mean bell pointing down or up? There's confusion about this issue now, because some chinas (typically ones in the rock/metal "series", such as Zildjian Z Custom and Meinl MB20) are meant to be mounted bell pointing down, while chinas traditionally are designed to be mounted bell pointing up.

I don't think there's any confusion. Normally you mount cymbals bell-up, and inverted means the opposite.

[Pachikara-Tharakan]

bell / Logo pointing down...good for the sticks and for the cymbals as well.

[That Guy]

ive found that when its inverted its not as harsh and it doesnt feel like your gonna break the cymbal.

I agree.

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[shoedaddy]

I have a Paiste 2002 Novo China, which, to make these even more confusing, is an inverted China, allowing you to place it on the stand with the bell up but the edges down. Besides liking the sound of it, I like the style because it sits well on the stand.