Members JMR Posted March 13, 2011 Members Share Posted March 13, 2011 I'll almost definitely be buying it used. My current ride is a Paiste PST 5 20" medium ride, and it just doesn't get the job done. It's not bad sounding, but it sounds really plain and lifeless. My crash ride is an 18" Sabian AA Sound Control. Sounds huge. I love it. Whatever I get needs to mix well with this one. I'm looking for something 21" to 22" and I'm pretty open to suggestions. I'd like for it to be crash-able and have good stick definition. Value is key, I don't have a whole lot of money to throw around. last.fm/user/jamreuI play mostly hardcore punk, dub reggae type stuff, and post rock. Versatility is a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zon5string Posted March 13, 2011 Members Share Posted March 13, 2011 I have two Zildjian A-series Rock Rides: 20" and 21". I find the 20" to be a little louder and more wash-y, but they both have fantastic stick definition and a really loud bell. Might be a bit heavy for crashing, though. I paid $100 (used, Craigslist) for each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joe97yo Posted March 17, 2011 Members Share Posted March 17, 2011 The Sabian Stage Rides are very versatile. Good for crashing, regular sticking, shoulder striking the bow (I call it 'smashing') and a killer bell. I have the 20" Stage Ride and I mostly crash it in my band, but I use it for recordings of lots of styles. Check 'em out, there's a 21" and HHX model as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JMR Posted March 18, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 18, 2011 cool! will do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nickg Posted March 18, 2011 Members Share Posted March 18, 2011 what sounds best to YOU and YOUR ears? i've used a 22" Paiste 2002 for about 25 years now and love the sound of it. but that doesn't mean i'm not looking at other sounds. it really depends on the type of style or gigs that you may do on a continuing basis and what works for that particular application. that 24" heavy bell ride might not be the tool of choice if the gig may call for a medium 20" sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JMR Posted March 18, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 18, 2011 Well, obviously I'm going to play all the rides. I'm just looking to see if there's anything I haven't considered yet and/or stuff I should keep my eye out out for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zildjian@consol Posted March 18, 2011 Members Share Posted March 18, 2011 Be shure to check out Sabian's Paragon ride.The used one's are going for around 150$.It cuts thru anything,very nice ping and a killer bell.Controllable wash also. Not very crashable,but you can't tear it up.It's a rock music tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Johnny Ostinato Posted March 30, 2011 Members Share Posted March 30, 2011 Try a Zildjian Ping ride. Great stick definition, as for crashing, that's up to your ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cearleywine Posted March 31, 2011 Members Share Posted March 31, 2011 No offense, but any ride made from B20 will sound ten times better than your PST. I'd shop your local craigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bengerm77 Posted March 31, 2011 Members Share Posted March 31, 2011 I'm going to have to agree with this. I would say go for something from the sabian AA or AAX series if you want to get the most bang for your buck and still have a workable sound. I hated my b8 pro ride that I had for my years and eventually settled on an AAX stage ride that does the job just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members turdadactyl Posted March 31, 2011 Members Share Posted March 31, 2011 It's far from cheap, but the K Hybrid is the only cymbal in years that has made it onto my "man I want one!" list. On a more affordable note, I LOVE my Sabian Tight Ride from the 90's. You can get them cheap on ebay. The only downside, if you can call it that, is that the bell is not very big. If, however, your aim is good, the bell still sounds great, as does the cymbal in general. It's been my #1 ride since about 1994. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lossforgain Posted March 31, 2011 Members Share Posted March 31, 2011 Sent a PM to ya JMR... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JMR Posted April 1, 2011 Author Members Share Posted April 1, 2011 thanks lfg, if I can get the cash, that sounds cool! Bell size isn't really that important to me. I'm looking into this http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/msg/2231484114.html and maybe the 22" in this http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/msg/2275299681.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FitchFY Posted April 1, 2011 Members Share Posted April 1, 2011 I've got a Sabian 21" AAX Stage Ride, and I love it. Stick definition, a healthy wash, and if I shank it, the beast roars to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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