Well, you probably know the guy I bought from. Hazelshould. 2009 sales, 100% Feedback.

Like I said, I'm not worried. :D

I may have bought a Stand off him, I 4get though lol, a good seller that always ahs good gear for chap is Drumhig I tihnk his shiz is stolen but I don't give a damn haha I got my drums for 180$+shipping haha, and have you seen my drums? lol.

I don't recall them, to be honest, but at that price, it doesn't matter what they are, does it?

nah lol, and they arn't a business, it's just one guy who occasionally has a wide variety of great gear for cheap. Look him up from time to time you'll find sweet deals.

[quote=spirit;15365226]Well, I bought a cymbal from eBay.com (Note, not my local eBay) last week. I'm still waiting it's arrival, but I have no fear. If it's not arrived by the end of this week, then I'll be worried.[/quote]

You're optimistic.

It can take up to 6 months for things to ship from the USA unless you payed more than the cymbals worth for it to be air cargo.

I would never order a cymbal from abroad unless you had major insurance.

I'm looking for a crash - maybe a 17", as I have a 16" already - just to add some variety haha.

I play metal music, at gigs, and I'm looking in the Sabian AAX range. But my problem is, I have no idea which one to choose! Either Stage, Studio, AAXplosion or AAX metal (which I hear is the one I should go for). Any ideas/comparisons?

i wouldnt focus too much on the specific size, but rather the general tone itself.

as for playing live, in your styles, i'd look towards the AA Medium/Rock models. they're a little more versatile than the AAXplosion or Metal series i find.

especially in an unmiced environment - the AAXplosions are a bit too fast to get a full tone out when your fighting with loud guitars and such.

18inch AA medium thin crash would be perfect. those things cut like crazy. I used to have one but i sold it to a friend in need for a good price. they are somewhat versatile.

[QUOTE]18inch AA medium thin crash would be perfect. those things cut like crazy. I used to have one but i sold it to a friend in need for a good price. they are somewhat versatile.[/QUOTE]

Just what i was thinking. I own one myself and wouldnt change it for anything else.

i almost bought a 17" the other day...

19" A Custom Crash. I have the 17" and it sounds gorgous... on its own. But it doesnt cut through the 18" Dark K's I have. would the 19 cut it? I loved the 17" sound, not the 18" and I liked the 19" when i tried them. Any advice guys?

My 20" cuts pretty nicely.

On a side note, that's rather odd because my 18" Fast Crash cuts well.

my 18" fast crash cuts too...and i have 18 and 19" aaxplosions.

Yeh, my 18 cut fine, but it seems like the 17" A Custom Doesn't have the power maybe the K's have too much power?

would 13" hhx groove hat be a good match with hhx studio crashes(16,17,18), i have tried out the hats in the store, but not with my cymbals(they dont have them in stock)
if it helps, i play fusion/rock

also is there is slightly less pingy hh raw bell dry ride?

i was also looking at 13" aax studio hats, but i think they might be a bit bright

HHX Groove Hats would be the better choice. I prefer the bigger Studio Crashes 17" and up. If you're into Sabian rides, check out the 21" HH Vintage Ride. They'd match up with the HHX well.

I'm finally upgrading from my ZXT Zildgian hi-hats! My current cymbal set-up is those hats, 17 inch medium thin sabian aa crash, 16" AAX Studio Crash, 21" Sabian AA raw bell dry ride, XS20 10" splash. I play lots of jazz and funk grooves and I'm upgrading my hats tomorrow. I was thinking of the Fusion AA hats or the stage/studio hats. I'm looking for a good "chink" like sound. Please help me!

I was also thinking of some HHX hats as well. Any suggestion my price range is up to 370 something

You're upgrading tomorrow and you dont know what to?

I'd say thats a bit quick. I tend to test cymbals at least 3 times before i buy.

But anyway:

14" Sabian HHX Power Hats
14" Sabian AA Flat Hats
13" Zildjian K/Z Dyno Beats
13" Meinl Byzance Fast Hats

Well not necessarily tomorrow, I would like to but it might not be time yet, your right. I've tested the 13" AA Fusion hats a couple times and the AA Regular hats. I would like to hear how the HHX hats sound. Are they good with grooves?

New Beats

[quote=herostyle;15415293]Well not necessarily tomorrow, I would like to but it might not be time yet, your right. I've tested the 13" AA Fusion hats a couple times and the AA Regular hats. I would like to hear how the HHX hats sound. Are they good with grooves?[/quote]

I would imagine so.

Im gonna have to say though, i think the Byzances would be perfect.

I'll check out the byzances definately. This is kind irrelevant to the topic, however, any recommended hi-hats stands that fall in the price range of 100-150? Mine is about to fall apart:mad:

150 what?

Pound?

Dollar?

Ruble?

Yen?

Oh, dollars. Sorry, thanks a lot for helping me by the way Phil.

In that case im not sure, but for about £150 you can get an elim :p

Its no problem. Its what the forums are for.

I've heard the AA Fusion 13" hats are pretty versatile. I'm going to looking into them more, but I went down and tried out the HHX 13" groove hats and they sound amazing.

what are some comprable sabian hihats to paiste signature 13 sound edge or 2002 13 medium?

(maby a little less bright)

2002 might be something like AA Fusion Hats
Signature is gonna be something from HHX.

Why sabian though? Why not just get the paistes?