Members FitchFY Posted January 23, 2013 Members Share Posted January 23, 2013 I encountered a reality with one of my bands where I may want to switch hi-hats amidst a gig. There's a lot of little details that go into this, including feel, dynamics, sound, etc, but it's something I may want to do.I guess I question whether it would be worth it. Having two hi-hat set-ups isn't really an option, and it certainly adds some weight to the cymbal bag... any of you cats use varying cymbals within a show, like swapping hi-hats or ride cymbals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the DW Posted January 23, 2013 Members Share Posted January 23, 2013 Can't help you on this one. I only have one set of cymbals that I use for everything. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted January 23, 2013 Members Share Posted January 23, 2013 Never done this and have not seen it done. Most cover drummers I've seen when faced with gear dilemmas just do the best approximations they can. The better ones and their bands are always blend concious so you don't feel the instrumentation is wrong even if it is. That said and continuing off the top of my head, if you feel the need for an alternate set, it's only a pair of cymbals, go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zildjian@consol Posted January 23, 2013 Members Share Posted January 23, 2013 Never switched cymbals,but have switched snares.It didn't seem worth it after the gig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drumsdb Posted January 23, 2013 Members Share Posted January 23, 2013 I've never changed Hi-hats mid show, but I have (on rare occasions) changed a crash out for a smaller/bigger crash or a china instead of a crash. I think changing out a HH may is a bit more involved and you're really pushing for time. If it's a cover gig, and you have a set break it could work. The question is two-fold,1) Is this 2nd set of hats for one song or many?2) If #1 is "many", Could you arrange the set so those songs are all together?My opinion is that I believe the "return on investment" of time, engery, and weight isn't worth bringing extra hats. I seriously doubt anyone else in the band or audience would know the difference.DB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members race81 Posted January 23, 2013 Members Share Posted January 23, 2013 Never seen anyone do it....but its possible. just have them ready with an extra clutch already setup. would take what? 20-30 seconds.?? as long as everything is clear of em. Most guys I have seen that want a different hat sound, set them up on a remote system....leaves the wait, and chance for soemthing to go wrong out of the equation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Humble Pie Posted January 24, 2013 Members Share Posted January 24, 2013 So what is wrong with having an extra set and running them off of a remote hihat pedal? I have 2 sets, one in the traditional spot and a locked-closed set just under my ride cymbal over my bass drum. Graounted I don't know what your specific needs are, but seems to me you can find a way around hard-swapping them onstage while everyone in the band shuffles awkwardly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FitchFY Posted January 24, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 24, 2013 Thanks for all the feedback, guys! It would take half a day to explain the mind-set I have, what I want to hear, my set up, my playing style, yadda yadda... we all know the variations of someone's gear usage and their needs.I was looking more for whether someone has done this or seen some pros and cons... at the end of the day, I'll likely just stick to one pair, but I thought I'd see what the ol' HC sounding board thought. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drumtechdad Posted January 25, 2013 Members Share Posted January 25, 2013 Take a poll after the gig and see if anyone in the room noticed the different sound on that song or songs. Drummers don't count. (In a manner of speaking.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RumStik Posted January 27, 2013 Members Share Posted January 27, 2013 drumtechdad wrote: Take a poll after the gig and see if anyone in the room noticed the different sound on that song or songs. That's exactly what I thought. For all our agonizing over nuance, live cymbal sound is most often dismally homogenous...especially to the common listener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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