I'm looking for a pair of mini hats. I'm thinking either AA 12" Mini, or a Meinl Byzance set of the same size. What type do you think would be be most versatile, while still retaining a nice cutting sound.

I'm looking for a second crash, that has a deep, full, powerful sound, used for playing progressive metal. My current crashes are a paiste alpha 16 inch thin crash, and a paiste 302 16 inch, and right now, the 302 just isn't cutting it.

[QUOTE=midnight_toker420]I'm looking for a second crash, that has a deep, full, powerful sound, used for playing progressive metal. My current crashes are a paiste alpha 16 inch thin crash, and a paiste 302 16 inch, and right now, the 302 just isn't cutting it.[/QUOTE]
18inch HHX stage crash.

I need a full new set up. Im going in for Paiste, damn I love those cymbals. Anyway, I'm thinking a 16" inch Paiste Alpha(two actually), an 18" Paiste cymbal of some form, possibly a Sig? Then some kind of ride.
Wuhan china's, and a couple of nice Sabian splashes.

[quote=TTTSNB]I'm looking for a pair of mini hats. I'm thinking either AA 12" Mini, or a Meinl Byzance set of the same size. What type do you think would be be most versatile, while still retaining a nice cutting sound.[/quote]

Sabian VFX hats :)

18" wuhan china costs me $95, a good deal or no good?

[QUOTE=vicmercado]18" wuhan china costs me $95, a good deal or no good?[/QUOTE]

DEF NOT, you can get it for 35 buchs

a 24" 2002 ride is it really washy and loud for band practicing?

[QUOTE=chewaz]a 24" 2002 ride is it really washy and loud for band practicing?[/QUOTE]

i wouldn't call it washy, but it'll be LOUD!

22-24" rides ftw

(omg I finally used ftw for the first time!)

[QUOTE=TTTSNB]I'm looking for a pair of mini hats. I'm thinking either AA 12" Mini, or a Meinl Byzance set of the same size. What type do you think would be be most versatile, while still retaining a nice cutting sound.[/QUOTE]

Definately, the AA mini hats, John Blackwell uses them and they sound sweet.

Mk, a question before I go to my local music store to try them out: are the aax-celerator hats versatile from jazz to rock?

Want a new pair of hi-hats, not to bright not to dark. Versitile, i play rock, metal and just other random things.

Thanks

What would be a good ride cymbal that also sounds great as a crash. Sabian preferably.

/fanboy.

My groove ride can seriously roar when you shoulder the edge, Chrysostom.

Also I think if you like the AA/AAX line, the AAX stage is supposed to be good for that.

[QUOTE=Icky_Mettle]My groove ride can seriously roar when you shoulder the edge, Chrysostom.

Also I think if you like the AA/AAX line, the AAX stage is supposed to be good for that.[/QUOTE]

Cool, thanks man. :thumb:

It's cool that you can crash a groove ride, because they're nice rides. But I'll check out the AAX stage.

which soundedge the signature or the 2002 (price is not a problem)?

15" signature

[QUOTE=Drum Phil]15" signature[/QUOTE]

ok iwas thinking the same, but i wanna know why? (dont say because signature rocks or some like that)

Because i love the dark tones with the nice chick they give.

[QUOTE=Chrysostom]What would be a good ride cymbal that also sounds great as a crash. Sabian preferably.

/fanboy.[/QUOTE]

20" A Custom ride

Soundedge 15'' sig hats: The most expensive hats in the world ;)

[QUOTE=al98]Want a new pair of hi-hats, not to bright not to dark. Versitile, i play rock, metal and just other random things.

Thanks[/QUOTE]

New Beats

Whats the loudest, most ear-killing, longest sutaining crash, assuming I hit it the same force on every one. Not over 20".

I think the thing that you are lusting for is: THE CRASH OF DOOOOOOM


Well, it's loud, trashy, dark, and has a huge sound.

[QUOTE=Drum Phil]Because i love the dark tones with the nice chick they give.[/QUOTE]

yeah, i was like soo close to get them for $275, :( damn ebay

[QUOTE=saars]Mk, a question before I go to my local music store to try them out: are the aax-celerator hats versatile from jazz to rock?[/QUOTE]

???

[quote=Icky_Mettle]Soundedge 15'' sig hats: The most expensive hats in the world ;)[/quote]

Close. Dark energy are more expensive :p

i have a question...

i have fusion hats, and the bell has this weird ring that id like to reduce, how could i do this? in other words whenever i hit it has a bit of a ring

[QUOTE=TTTSNB]I'm looking for a pair of mini hats. I'm thinking either AA 12" Mini, or a Meinl Byzance set of the same size. What type do you think would be be most versatile, while still retaining a nice cutting sound.[/QUOTE]
I've played a pair of 12" Mini Hats and thought they were great! Nicely high pitched and cool for effects.

-DM

[QUOTE=Chrysostom]What would be a good ride cymbal that also sounds great as a crash. Sabian preferably.

/fanboy.[/QUOTE]

The 20" AAX Stage ride has your name all over it. Only bad thing is the bell is a little small. Great ride though.

I dont find that my stage ride functions that well as a crash, it still sounds very ride like when compared to say a 20" vault crash.

[QUOTE=drumaster]i have a question...

i have fusion hats, and the bell has this weird ring that id like to reduce, how could i do this? in other words whenever i hit it has a bit of a ring[/QUOTE]

maybe tape the underside of the bell, i personally dont tape cymbals, but it might solve your problem

edit: 300 posts finally

[QUOTE=Chester]The 20" AAX Stage ride has your name all over it. Only bad thing is the bell is a little small. Great ride though.[/QUOTE]

i'd go 21'' though because the bell is a bit bigger, but that is just my opinion

[quote=drummonkey000]I've played a pair of 12" Mini Hats and thought they were great! Nicely high pitched and cool for effects.

-DM[/quote]
Awesome, I've never got to play a set, but they seem definitely worth getting.

[QUOTE=TTTSNB]Awesome, I've never got to play a set, but they seem definitely worth getting.[/QUOTE]
Yeah I liked playing them. Definitely would consider a pair after my set is "complete", just because I'm not looking for that right now.

-DM

i'm looking for a decently priced,clear cutting china and 16" crash that can hold up to Mars Volta style drumming,but still be useful when the volume gets toned down.

what's the sound of the 2002 22" heavy ride like?

[QUOTE=chewaz]what's the sound of the 2002 22" heavy ride like?[/QUOTE]
Here, check it out:

[URL="http://www.paiste.com/products/cymbals/2002_rides.php"]http://www.paiste.com/products/cymbals/2002_rides.php[/URL]

That should definitely give you an idea.

-DM

what would be the difference in sound between Avedis and A custom Ping Rides, 22"?

[QUOTE=drummonkey000]Here, check it out:

[URL="http://www.paiste.com/products/cymbals/2002_rides.php"]http://www.paiste.com/products/cymbals/2002_rides.php[/URL]

That should definitely give you an idea.

-DM[/QUOTE]

i already knew that, but that question was for those who have actually played it