HHX Chinese my friend...

a cheaper brand, cutting chinese that blends with b8's and xs's

B8 Pro....that china is so awesome.

has anyone heard of istanbul(sp?) cymbals

For a 16" medium or medium thin, darkish crash for prog/modern rock like APC, Porcupine Tree, or VAST which do you think would be best, 16" K medium thin crash, HH medium thin crash, or HHX 16" stage crash? Or something else?

[QUOTE=meizmatt]has anyone heard of istanbul(sp?) cymbals[/QUOTE]

yes, they are well known turkish cymbals. they pro cymbals, but are cheaper than the Zildjian, Sabian, and Paiste. i think they are great!

[QUOTE=meizmatt]has anyone heard of istanbul(sp?) cymbals[/QUOTE]

Great cymbals. I own a 14" Thin Traditional crash, and despite being slightly splashy, gives a great tone.

Cheaper? Try looking at their Sultan series. Their hats go up to $500 a pair.

[QUOTE=bobby__johnny]B8 Pro....that china is so awesome.[/QUOTE]

Haha **** yes, I love that china.

I'm torn between the 16" Sabian HH duo crash and the HHX stage Crash to compliment my 17" Kcustom dark. I haven't heard them with my K custom so I'm not sure of the voulmes. Are they rougly the same? Also Which to you reckon would blend with the K custom better?

[QUOTE=Seafroggys]Great cymbals. I own a 14" Thin Traditional crash, and despite being slightly splashy, gives a great tone.

Cheaper? Try looking at their Sultan series. Their hats go up to $500 a pair.[/QUOTE]


of course its going to be splashy because its a thin 14" CRASH. only two inches bigger than the largest splash

[QUOTE=White Riot!]of course its going to be splashy because its a thin 14" CRASH. only two inches bigger than the largest splash[/QUOTE]
This is not always true. I have a 14 in k custom fast crash and for a 14 in and a fast crash, it is not that splashy, it still has a full tone.

Hey guys, I'm looking for a ride that would be suitable for metal (power/thrash), I'm open minded about whether Zildjian/Paiste/Sabian/etc. I'd prefer a loud bell, and it needs to be heard through guitars.

I've been considering: Paiste Rude Power Ride, Zildjian Z Custom Ride, and maybe a Paiste Dimensions Ride of some sort, any comments or advice appreciated, thanks.

[QUOTE=Postman Pie]Hey guys, I'm looking for a ride that would be suitable for metal (power/thrash), I'm open minded about whether Zildjian/Paiste/Sabian/etc. I'd prefer a loud bell, and it needs to be heard through guitars.

I've been considering: Paiste Rude Power Ride, Zildjian Z Custom Ride, and maybe a Paiste Dimensions Ride of some sort, any comments or advice appreciated, thanks.[/QUOTE]

Paiste Signature Dry Heavy Ride, 21" or 22".

[QUOTE=c3dlc][url]http://www.idpz.net/c3dlc2/jamais-surpris.com/.dtc[/url][/QUOTE]

Say what?

Looking for a ride with good ping and no ring, and that isn't washy.

I play metal/rock.

aa metal x(ill sell you one) or sig dry crisp or sig dry heavy or a k custom heavy ride

How do all you guys like paiste signature hi hats?

Ok im looking for probably Paiste(preferably) Crash!

I play, punk-ish, rock not too loud or anything!

And if possible prices in € but dont really worry!

Cheers

BB

[QUOTE=Der Meister]I'm torn between the 16" Sabian HH duo crash and the HHX stage Crash to compliment my 17" Kcustom dark. I haven't heard them with my K custom so I'm not sure of the voulmes. Are they rougly the same? Also Which to you reckon would blend with the K custom better?[/QUOTE]

thats a very good question. I would like to hear the answer to that

Oh and some hip-hop1!!!

Ok, my teacher has a Paiste 505 20" ride. It sounds fantastic but i cant find one like it anywhere. Did they stop making them? And if you have played one, what are your opinions of it?

[QUOTE=drummer172]How do all you guys like paiste signature hi hats?[/QUOTE]

I think they are incredable... I have the 13'' dark crisp sig hats and next week I am getting the 14'' sound edge sig hats. :naughty:

they are absolutely AWEEEESOMEEEE!!!!!! too bad theyre too expensive for me

they sound nice, but my wallet hates em ;)

[QUOTE=Der Meister]I'm torn between the 16" Sabian HH duo crash and the HHX stage Crash to compliment my 17" Kcustom dark. I haven't heard them with my K custom so I'm not sure of the voulmes. Are they rougly the same? Also Which to you reckon would blend with the K custom better?[/QUOTE]

third times a charm

OK Cymbalism......., I have a 18" A Custom Crash and a 17" A Custom Projection....

I am about to get some new hats.....considering A Mastersounds, A Custom Mastersounds, K/Z Combo and maybe Dyno Beats.... now which would blend in best with my crashes....?

I would also like to add one more crash...bigger or smaller? heavier or thinner? brighter or darker?

^I'd probably say the A mastersounds^

anyways I've recently heard of the Meinl dragon series and I also heard they are extrea,ly trashy and the crash can work as a crash a ride and a china, and i noe they're discontinued , but if that all is true is there an equivelent to it?

Hey i was wondering how much a 16 inch vault crash aould run around??. And whats a good 20 inch Rock ride around 200 that sounds good in ur opinion??

[QUOTE=dum_drum]Hey i was wondering how much a 16 inch vault crash aould run around??. And whats a good 20 inch Rock ride around 200 that sounds good in ur opinion??[/QUOTE]

I like the Sabian AA 20" medium ride, it's sounds pretty nice.

[QUOTE=heyheymymy]I like the Sabian AA 20" medium ride, it's sounds pretty nice.[/QUOTE]
Ya thats what i was thinkgin i was told to get that once before

Hey Im thinking about changing my cymbal line up a tad. I'd prefer just to expand, and I have the money too, but i cant really justify it. So I'm thinking about selling/trading my 18" AAX dark crash. Anyone interested? I'm looking for either cash, or bright crashes to match my A custom 19", preferably more A customs. I might do the same to my 16" k custom dark crash and splash...i like the contrast between my dark ride and hats to bright crashes.

Nice washy crash but not too washy, and not zildjian sweet ride? thanks!

I just began drumming 5 days ago but only got the standard cymbals with my new set.

I'm planning to buy new cymbals this summer and i'm not sure what I should go for. I can't buy it from local stores, way to expencive, so i have to order them from US or with in EU that's why i can't test them my self.

I'll be playing rock like Smashing Pumpkins, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Mars Volta. What should i go for? :confused:

i currently have a 14" AAX studio crash, 16" XS20 rock crash and an 18" AAX stage crash. Now i'm looking for a new ride that would sound well with these with a washy sound to them. Right now i'm in the middle of looking at either a 20" HHX stage ride or a 21" HH Raw-Bell Dry ride. Any suggestions?

[QUOTE]i currently have a 14" AAX studio crash, 16" XS20 rock crash and an 18" AAX stage crash. Now i'm looking for a new ride that would sound well with these with a washy sound to them. Right now i'm in the middle of looking at either a 20" HHX stage ride or a 21" HH Raw-Bell Dry ride. Any suggestions?[/QUOTE]

I can't speak for the HHX stage ride, but I can tell you that I have the 21" HH Raw-bell dry ride and it is freakin' sweet. It's really versitle. The only problem I have with that ride is it's kinda quiet, and had a little more wash than I was hoping for - but the wash is kind of a welcome sound now. It gives my set a little more something.

Anyway, I like the 21" HH Raw-Bell Dry ride. It's what the name implies - Dry. It's not TOO washy, but then again, any cymbal is going to give wash.

Sorry about this lengthy post, but in any case, I would choose the Dry ride. I think it sounds great - just try them both in a store some time.

[QUOTE=sublimeisnice]Hey Im thinking about changing my cymbal line up a tad. I'd prefer just to expand, and I have the money too, but i cant really justify it. So I'm thinking about selling/trading my 18" AAX dark crash. Anyone interested? I'm looking for either cash, or bright crashes to match my A custom 19", preferably more A customs. I might do the same to my 16" k custom dark crash and splash...i like the contrast between my dark ride and hats to bright crashes.[/QUOTE]

how much you would sell your aax dark, and is the cymbal in good shape?

The cymbal is in great shape, its got a few stick marks, a few fingerprints...it sells new for 169 so im really just taking offers on it...i was hoping to trade it straight up for a 17" a custom that someone else had used but in fine condition, because they have the same new sale price...but i ll take offers on it. I'll post a good picture of it soon.

[QUOTE=hundurinn]I just began drumming 5 days ago but only got the standard cymbals with my new set.

I'm planning to buy new cymbals this summer and i'm not sure what I should go for. I can't buy it from local stores, way to expencive, so i have to order them from US or with in EU that's why i can't test them my self.

I'll be playing rock like Smashing Pumpkins, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Mars Volta. What should i go for? :confused:[/QUOTE]

i would go for a starter pack, IMO your two best bets are:
[url]http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=perc/s=cymbals/search/detail/base_pid/446468/?c_tid=topseller[/url]
and
[url]http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=perc/s=cymbals/search/detail/base_pid/444594/?c_tid=topseller[/url]

Anyone got the K/Z 14' hi-hats? I want something dark, and the wash shouldn't be too tonal or musical if you know what I mean, I hated the 13' A New Beats, the wash was too tonal and ringy. But I want something with a really nice thick, low chick sound. Should fit with pop/rock, classic rock/alternative, and the 'chick' should be funky.

Ok, my teacher has a Paiste 505 20" ride. It sounds fantastic but i cant find one like it anywhere. Did they stop making them? And if you have played one, what are your opinions of it?