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GLoubu
11-23-2005, 02:25 PM
I currently cracked my old hi-hats so I'm going to have to get a new pair. I have a 16" & 18" Wuhan Rock crashes, an 18" Wuhan china, and a Oriental Zildjian China "Trash". Should I go with the 14" Wuhan rock hi's or go with something else?

Thanks :thumb:
~G


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The Ska Man
11-23-2005, 02:27 PM
Nothing wrong with the Wuhans. Though, I'd opt for some Bosphorus or Istanbul stuff myself.
playwithfire
11-23-2005, 02:28 PM
Well what music are you primarily playing? Do you play a diverse mix of genres and need versatility? What type of hat sounds do you like? A gritty wash? A tight focused sound? We need details, because there is no "best hihat".
GLoubu
11-23-2005, 02:30 PM
i play alot of heavy rock, so prob more of a wash sound
playwithfire
11-23-2005, 02:33 PM
At the very lightest, a medium over heavy pairing. A Rock hats would probably be great for you, or AA Rock hats. If you needed something more versatile 14" New Beats would be great. 15" hats (Rock or New Beat) would really have a big rock wash that would sound nice. Nice and chunky, those 15" hats :).
GLoubu
11-23-2005, 02:43 PM
yes but I'm also looking for affordability...
playwithfire
11-23-2005, 02:45 PM
As and AAs are the most affordable hats you can buy from the big 3, and personally I think it's worth saving for a decent set of hats. $200.00 CND will get you a nice set of A or AA hats.
Pleaseme
11-23-2005, 03:00 PM
AAX-Celerators- they have a wavey edge on the bottom hat, so you'd get a very defined 'chick', and they are nice and cutting, good rock sound.
playwithfire
11-23-2005, 03:17 PM
Yeah, I use A Mastersounds and the Xcellerators aren't too different. Great hats, ripple bottom are my favorite.
FL3P
11-23-2005, 03:19 PM
A Custom mastersounds are great!
PdoubleE
11-23-2005, 04:12 PM
if you are looking for a more traditional sound try out the meinl byzance dark hats there cheap and the best "dark" hats i have ever played they sound just as good as any unfinished istanbul hats
Panopticon
11-23-2005, 04:15 PM
Sabian AA Flat hats...they make me wet myself everytime i play my cousin's set (he owns a pair)
The Ska Man
11-23-2005, 04:38 PM
if you are looking for a more traditional sound try out the meinl byzance dark hats there cheap and the best "dark" hats i have ever played they sound just as good as any unfinished istanbul hats


MMMMMMM.....Meinl
PdoubleE
11-23-2005, 06:01 PM
meinl they may not be one of the first but they are def. one of my favorites
Brokensticks
11-23-2005, 06:21 PM
AAX Stage Hats
timehawk
11-23-2005, 10:00 PM
Anything heavy enough will be good for volume. AA's, AAX's, A's A customs, should all be a pretty good rock hat. I have A New Beats 13" and there awsome for rock, but I like a more defined sound. 14" is the way to go for more wash.
Massik Kretal
11-23-2005, 10:05 PM
K Series Hats 14"

/thread
Double Bass Jim
11-23-2005, 10:11 PM
A rock hats 14"

Or...

A new beats 14"
Tim
11-23-2005, 10:30 PM
AAX Stage Hats

yea or AA regs..
Double Bass Jim
11-23-2005, 10:32 PM
Stage hats are great.

Extremely versitile.
rockindrummer
11-23-2005, 10:47 PM
I would look into some new beats. Great versitile hats!
GooseFilms.net
11-23-2005, 10:55 PM
Bottom hat - 18" wuhan china
Top hat - 14" Wuhan crash
Seafroggys
11-23-2005, 11:02 PM
A new beats 14"

*starts wankage*
GLoubu
11-23-2005, 11:21 PM
no one thinks I should get the Wuhan rock hi's?
Tim
11-23-2005, 11:23 PM
no one thinks I should get the Wuhan rock hi's?

if you like them then yea man go for them. i have never tried or heard them before so i couldnt tell ya.
Double Bass Jim
11-23-2005, 11:35 PM
The trad ones? Those are GREAT.

Infact they remind me alot of new beats.
GLoubu
11-24-2005, 12:06 AM
yeah the Traditional Rock Wuhan Hi-hats... 14"
MrRobbyOnDrums
11-24-2005, 09:17 AM
I actually played a pair of Paragon Hi-hats, and I must say I was really impressed. Definately a good buy if you're looking for good hi-hats.
Chrysostom
11-24-2005, 10:10 AM
HH Groove Hats.