Help me choose a ride!

[sorgoth]

I have slowly started to upgrade my cymbals. I've got the Paiste 2002 16'' Crash and Paiste 2002 17'' Rock Crash for left/right crashes, I've got the Sabian XS20 14'' HiHat (it was a gift from my girlfriend, so I'll have to stick with it for a while, not that it matters, it's a good pair of hats) and now I need your help to choose a ride from this list:

Paiste PST5 20" Medium Ride
Paiste PST5 20" Rock Ride
Paiste PST5 21" Groove Ride
Paiste PST5 22" Rock Ride
PAISTE 20" ALPHA Rock Ride `06
PAISTE 20" ALPHA Full Ride `06
Sabian XS20 20" Rock Ride
Sabian XS20 20" Medium Ride
Zildjian 20" ZBT Ride

Keep in mind that I play rock, classic rock, hard rock and metal. Thank you in advance for any feedback! :thumb:

[styler]

none of the above.

21" k custom special dry ride
20" K custom ride
21" HH raw bell dry ride
21" (i think its 21") HHX Evolution ride
21" Z custom megabell ride
A custom ping ride (any sure size)

those are just a few good rides. try and listen to them first though. there all sort of in different ranges.

[ZeppaMusic]

last one!

[sorgoth]

none of the above.

The reason I'm giving you the list is that all these rides cost less than 200€, I know they are not top of the line, but that's my budget for a ride... So, please, please, pretty please, choose one from the list, please!

[styler]

the only one ive heard was the xs20 medium, sounded like crap.

as thug said the other day.

buy cheap. and youll buy twice.

[styler]

now that i think about it. the K custom 20" ride is only $225 CDN.

im not sure. is that much more than 200 euros?

[sorgoth]

now that i think about it. the K custom 20" ride is only $225 CDN.

The 20" K-Custom Medium Ride costs 266€ (372$ CND) in Europe... I hate you! :rolleyes:

[styler]

that doesnt sound right. i picked mine up for 225CDN....what the hell. lol

i just got the reciept out. there wasnt even a deal on that day.

the megabell is only 195cdn. the special dry ride is 275cdn.

[drummingducktape]

or a medium ride? i have one. its awesome. very nice. i think its ony 200 or somewhere around ill look


Edit: yea its only 199 usd so its gotta be a little less in €s

[sorgoth]

that doesnt sound right. i picked mine up for 225CDN....what the hell. lol

i just got the reciept out. there wasnt even a deal on that day.

the megabell is only 195cdn. the special dry ride is 275cdn.


The 21" K Custom Special Dry Ride costs 345€ (483$ CND) and the Z Custom Megabell Ride 22" costs 285€ (399$ CND). Nothing's changed, I still hate you... :rolleyes:

[spirit]

For all those suggesting rides which are cheap in mainland North America, stop it. That stuff is a lot more expensive in Europe.

I believe I'd go with either the Alpha or PST5. Not sure exactly which one. Whichever suits your music best. Have a listen on the Paiste site. Given Paistes consistency, the cymbals you get should sound pretty much the same as the soundclips.

[Cocaberry]

I have slowly started to upgrade my cymbals. I've got the Paiste 2002 16'' Crash and Paiste 2002 17'' Rock Crash for left/right crashes, I've got the Sabian XS20 14'' HiHat (it was a gift from my girlfriend, so I'll have to stick with it for a while, not that it matters, it's a good pair of hats) and now I need your help to choose a ride from this list:

Paiste PST5 20" Medium Ride
Paiste PST5 20" Rock Ride
Paiste PST5 21" Groove Ride
Paiste PST5 22" Rock Ride
PAISTE 20" ALPHA Rock Ride `06
PAISTE 20" ALPHA Full Ride `06
Sabian XS20 20" Rock Ride
Sabian XS20 20" Medium Ride
Zildjian 20" ZBT Ride

Keep in mind that I play rock, classic rock, hard rock and metal. Thank you in advance for any feedback! :thumb:

All those rides you listed are crap. Save up for an AAX Stage Ride or a AA Raw Bell Dry ride. If you want to get a rock ride get an AA rock ride. You will be much happier in the end if you just skip the beginner-intermediate cymbals and go straight for pro. :chug:

[Panopticon]

Here's the industry standard...

20" K Heavy Ride
21" A Sweet Ride
22" Paragon Ride

Check out the prices of one of those, if you can afford one, get it...no questions asked

[Berk]

21" A Sweet Ride
Mmmmm.....

[sorgoth]

20" K Heavy Ride
21" A Sweet Ride
22" Paragon Ride

Sabian 22" Paragon Ride 333€ 467$ CND
Zildjian 21" K Heavy Ride 345€ 484$ CND
21" A Sweet Ride Couln't find it!

200€ budget guys... sorry... :o

[Panopticon]

save up more...dont get any less than pro...

[styler]

buy cheap. youll buy twice.

and that will be more than 200 anyway. if you can finance a good one.

[sorgoth]

save up more...dont get any less than pro..
buy cheap. youll buy twice.
and that will be more than 200 anyway. if you can finance a good one.

OK, I will not buy a new ride, I will save up twice the amount (400€) and I will buy a pro one. In the meantime, I will use my 14'' Solar crash for ride... :amaze:

[styler]

ive done worse. on my cb kit i used my floor tom shell as a ride.

[Locke]

ive done worse. on my cb kit i used my floor tom shell as a ride.

lol thats awsome :)

TS: Yeah saving for a good ride is the best thing to do. I saved for my 21" Avedis Sweet Ride and havn't regretted it for one second.

I'm now saving for a 22" K Heavy Ride instead of buying a cheaper equivilant.

[sorgoth]

TS: Yeah saving for a good ride is the best thing to do.
Since I have the 2002 17" Rock and 16'' Medium crashes, I will save up for a (a bit sloppy drum roll... :rolleyes: ) PAISTE 2002 Classic 20" Rock Ride! 249€

[Locke]

Since I have the 2002 17" Rock and 16'' Medium crashes, I will save up for a (a bit sloppy drum roll... :rolleyes: ) PAISTE 2002 Classic 20" Rock Ride! 249€

I'd save for some sig's personaly but i've heard the 2oo2's arn't bad.

[Joe Fizz]

I'm now saving for a 22" K Heavy Ride instead of buying a cheaper equivilant.

when you get it, can you tell me what you think of it? I was thinking about getting this as well.

[spirit]

I'd save for some sig's personaly but i've heard the 2oo2's arn't bad.

Good enough for Bonham...

[styler]

so is bonham some amazing gear tester? last time i checked he played majority of his career from the back of his van.

[spirit]

so is bonham some amazing gear tester? last time i checked he played majority of his career from the back of his van.

Your point being...

[pasulpepe]

Zildjian. http://www.zzounds.com/item--ZDJAMEDRIDE

[Drummer Freak 911]

Sabian http://www.sabian.com

you can listen to what the cymbal sounds like

[Undisco Kidd]

I played the 2002 ride at a guitarcenter and really liked it. Nice ping.

[Bonham#1!]

The groove ride. Even though I'm a Sabian guy.

[SparBZ]

It all depends on your price range.

I'm going to be biaist again and say that an Istanbul Vezir 22" would do you well for that. It's versitle and I use a 20" for all rock, jazz and funk.

You might want the deeper soud.

[destroyer of senses]

should i sell my ZXT ride and bte a ping ride... whats a good one werth $AU

[Sameasskicker]

none of the above.

21" k custom special dry ride
20" K custom ride
21" HH raw bell dry ride
21" (i think its 21") HHX Evolution ride
21" Z custom megabell ride
A custom ping ride (any sure size)

those are just a few good rides. try and listen to them first though. there all sort of in different ranges.you forgot the Paragon ride :)

[Bonham#1!]

Paragons are pretty expensive though arent they? Plus, IMO they look pretty ugly

[raz0r]

Paragons are pretty expensive though arent they? Plus, IMO they look pretty ugly

They're no more expensive than any other pro cymbal.

[Against-the-Scene]

go for the Xs20 Medium ride,its the best quality out of your list.they dont sound to bad either.

[overnothing]

If i were you i would get somthing along the lines of a k custom ride or an a custom ping ride like i have. Its a pretty good ride.

[FockerTheLopper]

No point to upgrade from crap to better crap. Upgrade from crap to good!

[Finch88]

get the groove ride

[Denny]

The 21" A Sweet Ride sucks, sorry if I offend anyone, but the only reason its even mentioned ever is because Travis Barker (who sucks as well) uses it. The bell is virtually useless. I wouldnt hate it so much if it wasnt incorrectly classified as a ride cymbal. Its a great 21" crash cymbal, thats all. Just thought I'd state that. Dont get the ZBT ride, Ive made that mistake. You put a lot in and you dont get a lot out, if you know what I mean. As far as your budget goes, i promise stretching you budget 50- 60 dollars will make a world of difference, dont be impatient and settle, if you dont have enough money for something good, wait until you do. Dont wast it on something that you "kinda like". Now on to what would work for you, Any K custom ride works well for the music you mentioned. Go to a music store and try them out, cause you shouldnt let genre restict your cymbal choice. Make what you think sounds good work.

[Locke]

The 21" A Sweet Ride sucks, sorry if I offend anyone, but the only reason its even mentioned ever is because Travis Barker (who sucks as well) uses it. The bell is virtually useless. I wouldnt hate it so much if it wasnt incorrectly classified as a ride cymbal. Its a great 21" crash cymbal, thats all. Just thought I'd state that. Dont get the ZBT ride, Ive made that mistake. You put a lot in and you dont get a lot out, if you know what I mean. As far as your budget goes, i promise stretching you budget 50- 60 dollars will make a world of difference, dont be impatient and settle, if you dont have enough money for something good, wait until you do. Dont wast it on something that you "kinda like". Now on to what would work for you, Any K custom ride works well for the music you mentioned. Go to a music store and try them out, cause you shouldnt let genre restict your cymbal choice. Make what you think sounds good work.

You sir, are a moron.

The 21" Sweet Ride is the one of the best ride's i've ever played.

[Aaron]

i like rides

[Quinto]

whoever just insulted the sweet ride is frigging retarted. i dont think they have played on, it has a nice wash with a sort of all around bell sound, and a very good bell, and is one of the greatest crashes i have ever had the the pleasure of playing.

plus i got a straight stand for $11 at gc, for my extra crash

[spike9908]

the 2oo2 ride is great, although, i would suggest looking into a 2oo2 deep full ride instead, but thats just because its what i have. the classic is still an amazing ride.


You sir, are a moron.
for having an oppinion on a ride?

and denny, its deffentally not mentioned because of travis. everyone on here hates him(well, his fanboys). its mentioned becuause a large majority of people who have heard it love the sound.