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dvea
10-31-2005, 04:15 PM
I need to buy ride cymbal and stand for my kid just starting. Any suggestions
Drum Phil
10-31-2005, 04:15 PM
Sabian B8 of some sort
White
10-31-2005, 04:30 PM
aww man, I was gonna say B8 lol, but ya, it is probably the best beginner ride, alot of experienced drummers on here still like the sound, I know I do lol
Der Meister
10-31-2005, 04:32 PM
In my opinion, the best thing is to buy the cheapest cymabls possible that will last him and start saving for professional cymbals over a period of a year or 2(by which time his technique should be better and therefore less chance of him damaging more expensive cymbals)

That's what I did, I went from Paiste 101s to K customs/sigs/HHX and I saved money by not buying intermediate cymbals.
Jezen
10-31-2005, 04:34 PM
Paiste 101, with Stagg stand.
Double Bass Jim
10-31-2005, 04:56 PM
B8pro rides.

Sound great and are cheap.
valdiorn
10-31-2005, 05:05 PM
Paiste PST 5 are also worth looking at.

I haven't tried it myself, but the sound samples at paistes' site of the 22" rock ride sound pretty sweet! I got the Sabian 20" B8 Ride though, and it's an OK cymbal, great for the price, but rather tinny sounding (IMO .... and I think tinny is the correct adjective :p )
Aaron
10-31-2005, 05:43 PM
Big Brand begginner series:
Sabian B8s
Sabian B8 Pro
Zildjian ZBT
Zildjian Planet-Z
Paiste 101,201,501,801
Paiste PST3
Paiste PST5
Meinl Headliner
Meinl MC5

Cheaper brands:
Wuhan Traditionals
Wuhan S Class
Stagg SH
Stagg DH
Stagg Myra

A list for your reference :)
Double Bass Jim
10-31-2005, 09:24 PM
They make a B8Pro heavy ride in 22", Sounds pretty dang good too.
DrummerDave96
10-31-2005, 09:48 PM
I actually like the sound of the b8 ride, better than the b8 pro. Also, it has a bigger bell. They're both good rides, try them both out, and see what you like.
PremierManiac
10-31-2005, 09:49 PM
I would recommend a 20" ZBT for beginners.
The Ska Man
10-31-2005, 09:50 PM
That's what I did, I went from Paiste 101s to K customs/sigs/HHX and I saved money by not buying intermediate cymbals.

Tis what I be doin' with me Agops.
fatcow2000
10-31-2005, 10:00 PM
b8pro ride... i still have my 20" i use it sometimes, has less wash than the sweet ride, but more ping... weird.
aznriceball
11-01-2005, 10:38 AM
wuhan
SkaRabbit
11-01-2005, 11:05 AM
stagg dh ride or B8. do wuhan make rides? that would be good
Parradiddle Pete
11-01-2005, 11:09 AM
Sabian B8 on a cb stand or something
dairyairman
11-01-2005, 01:03 PM
I would recommend a 20" ZBT for beginners.

bleagh! i have one of those and i hate it. i bought a decent ride cymbal a few months ago. our kid is probably better off with a B8 pro or similar.