Members okiebass Posted March 11, 2013 Members Share Posted March 11, 2013 I'm a drum newbie who decided to learn how to do decent basic work rather than use a drum machine. I'm building a student practice kit. The stands I'm purchasing for durability. Started with a Pearl 900 series to hold my Vic Firth practice pad. This will later be replace by a real snare because the long-term goal is to record my own drum track for a demo CD I'm working on. Anyway step #2 is a hi-hat. Probably get another Pearl stand but bewildered by the choices in cymbal pairs. Is there a recommendation for someone like me who's going to learn on them first, then record them. They don't have to be world class, but they definitely have to be not-horrible. My style is alt-rock. Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted March 11, 2013 Members Share Posted March 11, 2013 14" Zildjian Newbeats Some end up using them all their lives. Might as well start with some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FitchFY Posted March 11, 2013 Members Share Posted March 11, 2013 Depending on the brand, you have a few solid options. Alt-rock is a pretty basic sound for most hi-hats, so I'd scope around on: 14" Zildjian New Beats 14" Zildjian A Customs 14" Sabian AAX Stage hats 14" Sabian HHX Evolution hats If you want to toss out your price range, it will certainly help. A word of experience when it comes to drums: buy once and cry once. If you stick with it, you'll want great hi-hats, which hits around $200 used. Instead of buying some cheap Zildjians or Sabians for $120, just make the investment from the start and never replace them. Good luck and welcome to drumming! Hang around this forum - there's lots of great and helpful advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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