Members Narsus Posted May 19, 2004 Members Share Posted May 19, 2004 Hi all,Been out of the drumming business for a long time... about 10 years to be exact. I'm in a band now, and we're making some good progress, but I need to buy a new set, and I need some help or opinions/advice on the cymbal setup. I am also considering non-zildjian brands, since I've heard some good things. DISCLAIMER: I am a cymbal moron, so any help you could offer would be really appreciated. Here's are my current sets: Electronic:Hart Dynamics 6.4 pro Acoustic (not my set):6 piece Yamaha Session (Birch I think)10/12/14/16" toms (dunno depth)13" Metal snare (came with set)18x22" kick (I think) Zild Quick Beat 14" HH'sZild 15" Dark Crash (love this cymbal, could use a touch more punch)Zild 17" Projection Crash (may be a little heavy, but nice contrast to dark)Pearl C - 400 or some such Ride Cymbal (the old one with the orange writing). I don't remember the actual model number, but most of you guys my age played this in high school. This cymbal is a little to metallic-sounding and dead sounding for me. I would like something a bit more full. Anyway, here are my questions: 1. I really like the 15" dark crash, so I was thinking of going with a 16" dark crash instead. I use this thing for fast crashes and snare accent crashes. Anyone have any suggestions? Is there any cymbal in the Meinl/Paiste/Sabian lines that I should consider aside from the Zildjian Dark Crash? 2. The projection crash is okay, but I was thinking maybe something with a little more unique sound. Any suggestions? I'd like to keep it a bit heavier than the cymbal in slot 1 so that I can really power home big crescendos with a double crash. Again, anything in Meinl/Paiste/Sabian that I should consider? 3. The ride has to go. Right now I am leaning towards the new Sabian series by Peart, even though I hate to be cliche. I heard one, and it's got a nice full sound, but I just have no idea what's out there. I'm looking for something that's articulate enough to where I can do quarter notes on the cymbal and double time the drums (kinda fast/punk stuff), and still maintain its voice through some of the slower metal-inspired stuff. This is my biggest concern, as the ride can really make or break a song, in my opinon. 4. High-hats - Man, I don't even know where to begin. I play quickbeat high hats, and I've finally learned to get a nice sizzle out of them. They seem pretty full, and I do a lot of loose-hat crescendos as the songs are building. They react nicely. I suppose I could go with a bit more sizzle, but again, I have no flipping idea what's out there and what's good. Suggestions sure are welcome. Anyway, that's about it. I've been reading a lot about Meinl's lately, and I was wondering if anyone has played/loves/hates them, and which series/model, if so. Thanks in advance for the help,Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Snake Posted May 19, 2004 Members Share Posted May 19, 2004 You best bet is to go to a drum shop and start bangin' away until you find some you like, but IMO...1. Something from the Paiste Traditionals or Signatures lines or the Sabian HH line2. Something from the Paiste Signatures, 2002 or Dimensions lines or Sabian HHX or AAX lines3. See #24. See #2 again (Signature Sound Edge and Dark Crisp hats are sweeeeeeet) Hope that helps a little.*I don't have enough experience with Meinl to recommend them.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Narsus Posted May 20, 2004 Author Members Share Posted May 20, 2004 Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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