steverok
Silver Member
Hey everyone,
I am in the process of racking up a small 2nd set of cymbals. I currently have two drum kits going at home, and I also have to bring cymbals to band rehearsal every week. I'm a bit tired of moving my only hi-hats and ride from one place to another.
Right now, I'm just going for hi-hats, a ride, and one crash. I just scored a 2nd pair of Zildjian New Beat 14" hats, used, from eBay, in excellent condition, at about half of what new ones cost. New Beats are all I know, and I have no need to experiment further, since nothing else I tried has convinced me, so I am happy about these.
I also got a pretty good deal on a new Zildjian A Custom 18" crash, which I think I am really going to love, based on what I have heard. I always wanted an 18" crash (my others are Paiste Signature 16" Full Crash and Zildjian K 17" Dark Thin Crash), and I think it will go really well with the band I am now playing in.
Now, when it comes to the ride, this is where I get really finnicky. I probably should hand-pick this one, or at least, only buy online if there is a return policy. My current ride is a Sabian HH 20" Heavy Ride, which is a dark sort of ride, with a nice and warm, well-defined ping sound. This is generally the sound that I like, as opposed to some shimmery and washy jazz ride. I want a heavy sound that I can really lay into for alt rock, but not so heavy that it's useless for other types of music. I have no allegience to any brand, although I am gravitating toward Zildjian and Paiste for this one. So far, I am considering the following (all 20") :
1) Zildjian A Rock Ride
2) Zildjian A Medium Ride
3) Zildjian A Custom Projection Ride
4) Zildjian K Heavy Ride
5) Zildjian K Custom Medium Ride
6) Paiste 2002 Heavy Ride
7) Paiste 2002 Power Ride
I love the look of the Paiste 2002's, and I know they stay shiney and new looking for a long time. There's just so much stuff out there, I have a feeling I will be deciding forever. If anyone has any of these, and wants to steer me in any particular direction, consider me your disciple, or at least, loyal listener.
Thanks,
Steve-O
I am in the process of racking up a small 2nd set of cymbals. I currently have two drum kits going at home, and I also have to bring cymbals to band rehearsal every week. I'm a bit tired of moving my only hi-hats and ride from one place to another.
Right now, I'm just going for hi-hats, a ride, and one crash. I just scored a 2nd pair of Zildjian New Beat 14" hats, used, from eBay, in excellent condition, at about half of what new ones cost. New Beats are all I know, and I have no need to experiment further, since nothing else I tried has convinced me, so I am happy about these.
I also got a pretty good deal on a new Zildjian A Custom 18" crash, which I think I am really going to love, based on what I have heard. I always wanted an 18" crash (my others are Paiste Signature 16" Full Crash and Zildjian K 17" Dark Thin Crash), and I think it will go really well with the band I am now playing in.
Now, when it comes to the ride, this is where I get really finnicky. I probably should hand-pick this one, or at least, only buy online if there is a return policy. My current ride is a Sabian HH 20" Heavy Ride, which is a dark sort of ride, with a nice and warm, well-defined ping sound. This is generally the sound that I like, as opposed to some shimmery and washy jazz ride. I want a heavy sound that I can really lay into for alt rock, but not so heavy that it's useless for other types of music. I have no allegience to any brand, although I am gravitating toward Zildjian and Paiste for this one. So far, I am considering the following (all 20") :
1) Zildjian A Rock Ride
2) Zildjian A Medium Ride
3) Zildjian A Custom Projection Ride
4) Zildjian K Heavy Ride
5) Zildjian K Custom Medium Ride
6) Paiste 2002 Heavy Ride
7) Paiste 2002 Power Ride
I love the look of the Paiste 2002's, and I know they stay shiney and new looking for a long time. There's just so much stuff out there, I have a feeling I will be deciding forever. If anyone has any of these, and wants to steer me in any particular direction, consider me your disciple, or at least, loyal listener.
Thanks,
Steve-O