Hey guys, I'm looking for an 18" crash that will contrast well with my Xs20 Med-thin 16". Preferably something a little darker, but with great resonance, that can be ridden a little. I'll look at any company, but my price range is about $200-$300. Preferably lower, though I can look on Ebay or something. Thanks!

18" AAXplosion or 19"

18" K Crash-Ride

For anyone wanting to know what the Pitch Black cymbals from Zildjian sound like

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_4YRG-Z-1k[/url]

uh oh travis is doing drugs.

Maybe its the video, but those crashes sounded muted as hell.

Its the video, because you really can't tell how shitty they sound.

Can anybody suggest a good maker of congas?

Toca or Meinl are good places to start if you don't have deep pockets.
Gon Bops if you do.

[QUOTE=Artyr;16992162]Hey guys, I'm looking for an 18" crash that will contrast well with my Xs20 Med-thin 16". Preferably something a little darker, but with great resonance, that can be ridden a little. I'll look at any company, but my price range is about $200-$300. Preferably lower, though I can look on Ebay or something. Thanks![/QUOTE]

paiste 18 in fast crash

I need a new pair of hats, I play mostly rock but i like a good dark, warm sound to em. I really like the hhx stage line for my ride and cymbals, but haven't heard the hats yet. Any other cymbals that you think fit the bill? Thanks for any help.

k's are dark and warm

true, though my concern with most k's is that they are too dry/not versatile enough for rock. Any more rock oriented k's? i dunno.

[QUOTE=AdictAddict;17084545]true, though [b]my concern with most k's is that they are too dry/not versatile enough for rock[/b]. Any more rock oriented k's? i dunno.[/QUOTE]

Rick Allen
[url]http://www.zildjian.com/en-US/products/configurator/default.ad2?artistID=2587[/url]

Jason Bonham
[url]http://www.zildjian.com/EN-US/artists/artistDetail.ad2?artistID=2673[/url]

Mike Bordin
[url]http://www.zildjian.com/EN-US/artists/artistDetail.ad2?artistID=1037[/url]

Riley Breckenridge
[url]http://www.zildjian.com/EN-US/artists/artistDetail.ad2?artistID=2721[/url]

Dave Buckner
[url]http://www.zildjian.com/EN-US/artists/artistDetail.ad2?artistID=1049[/url]

Gavin Harrison
[url]http://www.zildjian.com/EN-US/artists/artistDetail.ad2?artistID=2858[/url]

Jeff Plate
[url]http://www.zildjian.com/EN-US/artists/artistDetail.ad2?artistID=3078[/url]

Gil Sharone
[url]http://www.zildjian.com/EN-US/artists/artistDetail.ad2?artistID=3042[/url]


Anything else?

Don't forget Zak Starkey.
He uses 20" K Crash/Rides for his crashes.

[QUOTE=AdictAddict;17084505]I need a new pair of hats, I play mostly rock but i like a good dark, warm sound to em. I really like the hhx stage line for my ride and cymbals, but haven't heard the hats yet. Any other cymbals that you think fit the bill? Thanks for any help.[/QUOTE]

Check out 15" Istanbul Agop Sultan series. 14"s if you don't want to go as big as 15s. Sound even better than they look!

[IMG]http://www.heartbeatpercussion.com/images/Sultan-hats-200.jpg[/IMG]

I'm looking for a good all around crash and ride set that is fairly affordable. A 14-16 inch crash and 20 inch ride are preferable...any help would be appreciated.

What do you mean by "affordable"?

There's no sense in buying something less than a good Zildjian or Sabian or the like, unless you've currently got nothing and just need something to hit. If you buy less, you're just going to want the real thing later anyway.

There are some brands that are passable, but less expensive than the above mentioned...these include Dream Bliss, Wuhan, Saluda. Still though, their sound is not for everyone, and usually are not well suited to rock styles.

I'd say stick with Zildjain A's or A customs for good all-purpose cymbals. Save up if you haven't got the cash now.

Yeah I really recommend Zildjian A or Sabian AA, some of the best cymbals ever made, and oddly enough, the least expensive of the pro lines. Paiste 2002 is probably my favorite overall, but you're spending a lot more money there.

[QUOTE=Emim;17127473]I'm looking for a good all around crash and ride set that is fairly affordable. A 14-16 inch crash and 20 inch ride are preferable...any help would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]

I saw the new Xist series from Istanbul at NAMM this year. Comes in a boxed set of 14 hats, 16 crash, 20 ride, plus they were saying that an 18" crash and a bag would be included at no charge. The prices were lower than the other hand made hand hammered sets from Istanbul and Alchemy, but were still hand hammered and availalbe in either traditional finish or brilliant. Sounded really good! Might not be available yet though. The Sultan series (like the pic I posted the other day) is also available in a boxed set and I know it works out better than buying the cymbals individually, plus there is a decent bag included too.

There appears to be a new thread for this, I've posted some questions there:

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=572337

Thanks, I was thinking along the lines of Sabian or Zildjian, $250 to 300 is about my price cap. From what I could find, the Zildjian As and A customs seemed like the best choices, but I thought a second opinion couldn't hurt. Thanks a lot...

My Cymbal
 

[FONT="Palatino Linotype"][SIZE="3"][COLOR="Black"][B]Can anyone suggest me a cymbal? My current preferred specifications would be the thinner the better, (though I understand durability might be a problem, and that applies both to Thickness & Taper); the flatter the better; Cast, would be equal to or more than B20; bell size is whatever, but I want as little over & undertones as possible, the darker sounding the better, non-washy, fairly dry, but no so much that it becomes air-ily washy/over-dry/, and vintage sound is a plus. Any help is great, Thanks![/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

BAM! Epic thread bump with a reply from the dormant OP!!!

Try some HHX/Hand Hammered cymbals, maybe the Studio or evolution ride. K Customs, Artisans etc... Get out there and tap some rides around.

+1 for an HH, I would suggest trying the 21" Raw Bell Dry ride, it's fairly popular so most shops will have one you can test, which is the best way anyhow. Dry, dark, vintage sound at it's finest. It's also fairly solid, but not at the loss of response.