Looking for the right ride !

[SimonF]

Hi, I play a lot of funk and sometimes some more rock oriented stuff.
(But mostly funk)
I have a great pair of 13" Zildjian K hi hats but I don't know what kind of ride would go well with it. Even though my hi hats are dark, I'd rather a fairly high-pitched ride, with a good ping and a great-sounding bell. If it's crash-able that's even better.

I'm looking for something to keep for a long time, so I can invest a good amount. I also need the cymbal to last a long while : nothing that breaks after 2-3 years.

So, here I am, open to your suggestions and hoping you can point me in the right direction.
Thank you.

If you want something bright, try Paiste Signatures. I have a paiste sound formula (very similar to the signature line) power ride and it's quite bright. Their dry rides are also lovely.

[Fiery]

You might like the Zildjian A Ping Ride, or the Sabian Ed Shaughnessy Universal Ride.

[Ainulindale]

if you like the Zildjian's, check out the 20" K Ride, 22" K Light Ride or maybe one of the Constantinpole's - their all nice...

[MadJazz]

I think the K ride would go well with your hats, or the K custom medium ride if you want more shimmer and wash.

Btw, what do you fuink drummers normally use? I thought they had high pitched and precise hats, like A new beat, K/Z.

[RogerLudwig]

You might consider the Armand Zildjian 20" or 21" ride

[SimonF]

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Btw, what do you fuink drummers normally use? I thought they had high pitched and precise hats, like A new beat, K/Z. 


I use the K 13" hi hats because I'm special I guess. I really don't like high pitched hi hats. I find them irritating. The Ks are very precise though, nice, clean sound.

Thanks for the suggestions, after having listened to what you guys have presented, I have to say that my favorite is the K custom 22" Medium Ride. It's got a great defined ping, just enough wash and isn't too dark (considering it's K). It's crashable as well. And what a bell !