drumguyfromWI
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any suggestions for a good, sturdy, cheap splash holder that can attatch to a hi-hat stand, and has a boom long enough to make the splash go above (but slightly offset) from the hi-hats?
any suggestions for a good, sturdy, cheap splash holder that can attatch to a hi-hat stand, and has a boom long enough to make the splash go above (but slightly offset) from the hi-hats?
Pearl also makes a similar product to the gibraltar one, called the CH70. Usually goes for about $30.
cool, thanks for the suggestions!
I am going to use the cymbal holder to mount one of the cymbals from my old pair of brass 13" Zildjian Planet Z hi-hats that came with my first kit, and use it as a splash. they sound horrible as hi-hats, but suprisingly, sound halfway decent as splashes. eventually, I'll probably get a real splash though. I saw a gently used Sabian 10" AA Splash at my local music store for a pretty low price, so I'll look into that maybe.
funny I recently had the same idea ... i have the planet z hats also. I am definitely going to try it now.13" Zildjian Planet Z hi-hat ... as a splash.
Splashes are the best cymbal to need to buy, because even the good ones are so cheap.QUOTE]
well, I suppose, in the grand scheme of things, I don't really NEED to buy a splash...
but, throwing all rational thought out the window, from a drummer's standpoint of course I need to buy one!!! why don't I have one already?! what am I thinking?!
haha my Gear Acquisition Syndrome has been acting up lately...
but I don't know if splashes are cheap... well, they are cheap compared to larger cymbals. but still, it kind of pains me to have to pay over a hundred dollars for a tiny cymbal haha.
good thing I found that barely used Sabian for about a third of the price of a new one. I just hope someone doesn't buy it before I get the cash to buy it myself (which could be a while, since I just bought new drums and am about to buy a new ride, new hi-hats, a hi-hat clutch and a splash holder...)
and when I get that splash, I'll probably get a new chinese too... and later new batter heads to replace the stock ones on my new kit... man, it never ends!!!
Splashes are the best cymbal to need to buy, because even the good ones are so cheap.QUOTE]
well, I suppose, in the grand scheme of things, I don't really NEED to buy a splash...
but, throwing all rational thought out the window, from a drummer's standpoint of course I need to buy one!!! why don't I have one already?! what am I thinking?!
haha my Gear Acquisition Syndrome has been acting up lately...
but I don't know if splashes are cheap... well, they are cheap compared to larger cymbals. but still, it kind of pains me to have to pay over a hundred dollars for a tiny cymbal haha.
good thing I found that barely used Sabian for about a third of the price of a new one. I just hope someone doesn't buy it before I get the cash to buy it myself (which could be a while, since I just bought new drums and am about to buy a new ride, new hi-hats, a hi-hat clutch and a splash holder...)
and when I get that splash, I'll probably get a new chinese too... and later new batter heads to replace the stock ones on my new kit... man, it never ends!!!
I recommend getting new batter heads first, because that can make a HUGE difference on your kit.
And you should not be paying more than $100 for a splash...even the most expensive one BRAND NEW is only $150...the Paiste Signature Dark Energy. The Zildjian A Custom is an amazing splash, and for only $90, it's a deal. My school band uses one, very versatile cymbal.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Splash-Cymbals,50-100.gc?o=1
I recommend getting new batter heads first, because that can make a HUGE difference on your kit.
and I usually don't bother with ever replacing the resonant heads, I know it helps make the drums sound even better, but honestly, I can't tell a real huge difference. it's just not worth it to me to spend about $100 on drumheads that I don't even hit.