Recommend me some cymbals! Please.

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No war or beef here dethska, lol. Just opinions. Cobra made a good point. So many people are caught up in either Sabian and Zildjian, people forgot to mention the line-up Paiste has. Again, IMO, I am not a Paiste fan, but I have heard their Signature series sound awesome. Again, depends on who you talk too. Since this is a drum forum... what is everyone jamming on? Unfortunately, I still have my Mapex V-Series Standard that I'm looking to switch. I'm looking at a fusion kit from either Sonor, Yamaha, Pearl, or Tama within their mid-price range ($500-$800). Suggestions?
 
I prefer older vintage drum kits. I currently have an old Rogers kit. 10x14 rack, 16x16 and 16x18 floors and a 14x24 kick with a couple of different snares. a Ludwig acralite (5x14 8-lug aluminim shell) and an old Pearl from about 1968. It's 5 1/2x14 wooden shell with 10 lugs. It has a very nice warm ring to it. It sounds great for a shuffle beat. I want to eventually get Gretsch kit of the same set up, but with a 14x26 kick! that would be cool. Most guys I know have a 4 piece set up which consists of a snare, 9x13 rack, 16x16 floor and 14x22 kick. I like that set up as well. I like at least a 22" kick. My friend uses a Gretsch kit with the same set up as I do but with a 9x13 in place of the 10x14. It all depends on what you like and what kind of music you're playing. I'd like to have a 8x12, 16x16, 14x22 combo for playing mellow stuff or country music.
I like Jazz size drums.
Cymbles I have are 15" New beat high hats, 19" A medium crash, 19" A custom crash 21" Sweet ride and an old 20" medium ride. I'm thinking of a 18" china to ad to the mix and maybe a splash. I've got the big thick Cowbell too. Gotta love the cowbell.
I like Gretsch drums now days. The maple ones sound great.
 
cobradenim said:
Your opinion. You're right, I forgot they do sell packs of A customs and they are great cymbles. But they are a little thin and I don't think he wants to break anymore of them.
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For the record.. I've owned my A Custom crashes for 5+ years and just broke my 16" this month. I am also pretty heavy handed at times! Replaced it with a 16" projection crash. This cymbal sounds a little drier and darker than the regular A Customs. I have a feeling that this cymbal will record nicely. :cool:

I really think I'm going to get into creating a collection of cymbals. :) I really want to start a set of K's, including some darker hats.
 
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CJWalker said:
For the record.. I've owned my A Custom crashes for 5+ years and just broke my 16" this month. I am also pretty heavy handed at times! Replaced it with a 16" projection crash. This cymbal sounds a little drier and darker than the regular A Customs. I have a feeling that this cymbal will record nicely. :cool:

I really think I'm going to get into creating a collection of cymbals. :) I really want to start a set of K's, including some darker hats.
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Cool. you can never have enough equipment to record with. The Projection crashes are pretty cool. K's are nice as well. Bun E. Carlos uses K's when he records sometimes.
 
The A Custom projection that I bought reminds me of a Paiste cymbal that my uncle plays. I do not recall the make of it however. Looks like I'll be adding a 19" projection as well for heavier stuff and riding. On a side note, I had the chance to try out some of the Zildjian Titaniums this week. (Got curious) Let me say.. Stay away from them!

And to anyone looking for a nice set of introductory cymbals.. Check out the Paiste Alphas. I've messed around with those before and for the price was pretty impressed.
 
cobradenim said:
Cool. you can never have enough equipment to record with. The Projection crashes are pretty cool. K's are nice as well. Bun E. Carlos uses K's when he records sometimes.
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Funny that you mention Bun. I'm dating one of his nieces, lol. No names though. :)
 
Enrique said:
Funny that you mention Bun. I'm dating one of his nieces, lol. No names though. :)
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Man, I'm a HUGE Cheap Trick Fan!! I've met all the guys. Rick and Bun E. once and Robin and Tom twice. awesome players and nice guys. Special One? I was a little dissapointed. The last one (CT '97) was 5X's the album. Still, there's good stuff on Special One and they're my biggest musical influence.
 
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