Does my reasoning to switching to Paiste make good sense?

I've only made the switch to Paiste over the past few years, mostly because of the reissued 602s. Man, I LOVE these cymbals.

My biggest complaint is everything else is 150 to 200g heavier than it needs to be for me. If they would shave that off the dark energies, and the 2002s I'd be really really happy. They do sound great in the mix, though, better than everything I've had before, and the consistency as a blended set is unsurpassed

That being said, I may finally get a giant beat 20 and 22 for that thinner thing
 
I first delved into Paiste in 1972/3.
2oo2 SE hi hats and a 16" crash added to my
20" avedis ride.

The hi hats -from the store- came in their own box
with all kind of red and white graphic on it and a Cellophane see-thru window.
Sold the box to a Japanese collector on ebay years later

The 90s saw Signatures, Rough rides, Sound Creations, Brass Tones and later pre 72 602s..
Air is thin high up in the Alps.
I came back down where I belong to ground.
 
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I used paiste for years because of the consistency but wanted darkness and character so ended up with K's.

Gotta pick Zildjians in person by ear. Do miss my Giant Beats though
 
I’ve had Giant Beats, 2002’s, Masters, 602’s and PSTX Swiss. All great cymbals.
 
Your reasoning is correct. Paiste cymbals are more uniform, and it's my understanding that's true because they are made largely of bronze sheet metal. I love the Paiste cymbals I have owned from the Signature and Twenty line. My complaint is, the Signature cymbals are expensive and seem to crack easily after years of use (despite careful playing), and they discontinue cymbal lines too rapidly. I liked the Twenty series a lot, but of course, Paiste deleted them several years ago.
 
BobC said:
I liked the Twenty series a lot, but of course, Paiste deleted them several years ago.
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They had problems with their supplier in Turkey. When they switched suppliers, they labeled them “Masters”. They still use the same process as the Twenty series. @type85 prolly knows more About it.
 
cbphoto said:
Paiste produces excellent consistency and their different models provide a really broad range of sounds. My only complaint is that, sometimes they discontinue a model that I didn’t save up for fast enough (ie., Traditional Swish).

Some beautiful sounds here:


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Paul Brochu is local to me and I got to meet him many many times. He used to be drummer for UZEB, a fusion trio that toured worldwide in the 80's. He's a total monster of a player.

For the last 15 or so years he's been the house drummer for a variety show on the french-language national TV channel here in Canada. I've been on there a few times with my band.
 
There was a time no one gave weights for anything, now I wouldn't buy a cymbal without know the weight generally. I think that alone has taken alot of the hits and misses of Zildjian product line through the years. As far the unique voice for every cymbal make, part of me likes that and carbon copy approach, while makes more sense, its less romantic for sure but Paiste sounds great and records well. Admittedly, I don't know Paiste well aside from other drummers setups I've played on. It became clear (no pun) that mixing Paiste and with Zildjian/Sabian sounds like garbage to me. Perhaps its the alloy but it felt like the cymbals don't even speak the same language....so basically its always a complete cymbal overhaul which I see many have done here.
 
DamnSingerAlsoDrums said:
Paul Brochu is local to me and I got to meet him many many times. He used to be drummer for UZEB, a fusion trio that toured worldwide in the 80's. He's a total monster of a player.

For the last 15 or so years he's been the house drummer for a variety show on the french-language national TV channel here in Canada. I've been on there a few times with my band.
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I’m jealous! I’ve watched that video a few dozen times and Marvie at his touch. Plus he’s triggering background sounds and reading music. A master.
 
cbphoto said:
I’m jealous! I’ve watched that video a few dozen times and Marvie at his touch. Plus he’s triggering background sounds and reading music. A master.
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Since I'm more of a meat and potatoes/self taught kinda guy, he's not the type of player I would usually naturally gravitate towards.

The vastness of skill and knowledge this guy (and those of his ilk) possess is just too darn intimidating. I mean he can execute with disarming ease some devastatingly complex concepts and navigate through radical time signature changes like it's nothing, while reading a chart for the first time. And sound like a mastered recording while doing it. A true world-class master fo' sho'.... so whenever I get to see him, I keep my eye and ears open and if the occasion presents itself I may pick his brain about something I don't quite grasp and struggle with. (i don't know if he still does that but he used to teach drums in the music program of a local college).


Anyhoo like I stated earlier: Monster player!!
 
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