TenPastTen
Silver Member
Just like the title says, I have 10 Sabian cymbals that I love, but I am having a torrid affair with Paiste Twenty series. I have the 13 Hats, 18 Crash, and 20 Ride and they sound amazing together. I am awaiting a 10 Splash, 18 Thin Crash, and 18 Thin China to arrive in the next 3 weeks to round out my set.
First, they look incredible. They are brilliant finish, but with the lathing pattern, they have a slight two-tone look to them. The hammering is just mesmerizing when it catches the light. My pics have crappy lighting so it's difficult to see how gorgeous they are. I'll do better when I can get some outdoor pics.
Second, but most importantly, they sound even better than they look. The 13 hats are very versatile between a nice dark closed stick sound and a bright open sound. Very surprizing.
The ride is smooth on the stick and has a raw, unlathed bell that is quite separate. The wash is controllable yet distinct. The ride's dark tone is at its best when spanked with the shoulder of the Vater Manhattan 7As.
The 18 crash is my favorite so far. It projects easily yet retains clarity throughout the sustain. And speaking of sustain, this cymbal carries on longer than Will Ferrell's death in Austin Powers and the Spy Who Shagged Me. The only time I've used this word to describe a sound: it's thick. Not the metal of the cymbal (which is medium btw) but the crash sound is thick. Thick and beautiful like a NY Strip Steak.
Overall, I am in love with these cymbals - their sound and their looks. If there is a negative, it is that they don't seem to mix well with any of my Sabian HHXs or AAXs, but do sound nice with the AA el Sabor. This is hardly an indictment since they sound so cohesive together and I plan on playing them together.
Give these a try if you're in the market for a primarily dark cymbal that has very pleasant bright tones that creep through with the deft of a Ridley Scott thriller.
First, they look incredible. They are brilliant finish, but with the lathing pattern, they have a slight two-tone look to them. The hammering is just mesmerizing when it catches the light. My pics have crappy lighting so it's difficult to see how gorgeous they are. I'll do better when I can get some outdoor pics.
Second, but most importantly, they sound even better than they look. The 13 hats are very versatile between a nice dark closed stick sound and a bright open sound. Very surprizing.
The ride is smooth on the stick and has a raw, unlathed bell that is quite separate. The wash is controllable yet distinct. The ride's dark tone is at its best when spanked with the shoulder of the Vater Manhattan 7As.
The 18 crash is my favorite so far. It projects easily yet retains clarity throughout the sustain. And speaking of sustain, this cymbal carries on longer than Will Ferrell's death in Austin Powers and the Spy Who Shagged Me. The only time I've used this word to describe a sound: it's thick. Not the metal of the cymbal (which is medium btw) but the crash sound is thick. Thick and beautiful like a NY Strip Steak.
Overall, I am in love with these cymbals - their sound and their looks. If there is a negative, it is that they don't seem to mix well with any of my Sabian HHXs or AAXs, but do sound nice with the AA el Sabor. This is hardly an indictment since they sound so cohesive together and I plan on playing them together.
Give these a try if you're in the market for a primarily dark cymbal that has very pleasant bright tones that creep through with the deft of a Ridley Scott thriller.
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