RVC
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I think I’ve documented it here in other threads, but after twenty or so years of chasing big, dark, exotic, dragon’s breath sounds, I got a hankering for some good ol’ vanilla sounding cymbals. My quest for pure vanilla extract led me to Paiste reissue 602s. No vintage stuff for me - I wanted all new so I could be the one to put all the miles and tell all the stories on my gear.
Over the last couple of years, I’ve acquired a nice little stable of reissue 602s. I have a couple of bags worth of ‘em that I pull from to put together sets based on the size and type of gig I’m playing on any given day. A lot of my gigs are ultra-quiet affairs where having a drummer probably doesn’t make much sense and my duo partner should be doing them solo. That being said, I WANT those gigs, because money is money and I love playing, as well as the challenge of giving even the most cynical of skeptics a great experience.
Lately, I’ve taken the pure vanilla concept a step further and have put together what has quickly become my go-to uber-quiet cymbal rig. I’m still waiting on the final piece(s) - my 14” 602 Medium Hats still haven’t come in yet but when they do, this Death Star will be fully operational. Tonight’s Oildale honkytonk gig was my first getting to use my 18” 602 Thin Flatride in conjunction with my 16” 602 Paperthin.
These two cymbals are so polite, so quiet, and giving me exactly what I’m seeking. Delicate, lovely little pieces. Rounding out the rig were my 15” 602 SE Hats, which seemed downright clumsy next to these two tiny fellas. Can’t wait for the smaller, thinner 14’s to come in.
I’m completely sold on the flat ride sound and may do like Charlie and make this 18” flat my go-to for every gig I do. If the gig is big enough, there’ll be overhead mics anyway. The music I play barely, if ever, requires a bell sound, and this little flat is simply crystalline goodness. Too pretty to not have in the lineup at every gig, methinks.
OK, that’s enough effervescence for one evening!
Sorry for the ramble. Was feeling schoolgirl giddy about some gear and wanted to share with my brothers and sisters of the drum. 
Over the last couple of years, I’ve acquired a nice little stable of reissue 602s. I have a couple of bags worth of ‘em that I pull from to put together sets based on the size and type of gig I’m playing on any given day. A lot of my gigs are ultra-quiet affairs where having a drummer probably doesn’t make much sense and my duo partner should be doing them solo. That being said, I WANT those gigs, because money is money and I love playing, as well as the challenge of giving even the most cynical of skeptics a great experience.
Lately, I’ve taken the pure vanilla concept a step further and have put together what has quickly become my go-to uber-quiet cymbal rig. I’m still waiting on the final piece(s) - my 14” 602 Medium Hats still haven’t come in yet but when they do, this Death Star will be fully operational. Tonight’s Oildale honkytonk gig was my first getting to use my 18” 602 Thin Flatride in conjunction with my 16” 602 Paperthin.
These two cymbals are so polite, so quiet, and giving me exactly what I’m seeking. Delicate, lovely little pieces. Rounding out the rig were my 15” 602 SE Hats, which seemed downright clumsy next to these two tiny fellas. Can’t wait for the smaller, thinner 14’s to come in.
I’m completely sold on the flat ride sound and may do like Charlie and make this 18” flat my go-to for every gig I do. If the gig is big enough, there’ll be overhead mics anyway. The music I play barely, if ever, requires a bell sound, and this little flat is simply crystalline goodness. Too pretty to not have in the lineup at every gig, methinks.
OK, that’s enough effervescence for one evening!
Sorry for the ramble. Was feeling schoolgirl giddy about some gear and wanted to share with my brothers and sisters of the drum. 
Like I said, I’m sold on this 18” Thin Flat. 
