Jump to content

Pedal tentions and cymbals


Recommended Posts

  • Members

hey..... man just a while ago people were raving about the iron cobras and now people say there crap.... well im thinkin about getting a axis double pedal.... that good?? if so what kind? yea

As for my iron cobras ill still with those for now.... what are some good pedal tentions to play sum good double bassing? thanks.

Also im thinkin about getting some add ons for cymbals.. i have a ZBT kit (16" crash 20" ride and 13"hi-hats i think) well yeah im thinking about getting a whuan 16" china because people have been saying those are hella good and u cant beat the price... so yeh other then that what are some other well priced cymbals i can get? I just need to expand a little on my cymbals so i can get more expression because hitting the same crash over and over after a fill..... its like :rolleyes: gahhh hah.... welll thanks a lot for ur input.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Members

I think you need to head to your local music store and check stuff out. Buy what YOU like, not the current hype. What is it that you don't like about your Iron Cobra that an Axis has to offer? Go hit a Wuhan. Do YOU actually like it? Does it complement your other cymbals and the music you play? I would suggest a good second crash before a china, but that's not what matters--do you prefer the sonic capabilities of a second crash over a china cymbal? Forums can be good for advice and suggestions but rely soley on the opinion of others. Good luck, and make the ultimate decision yourself.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Members

Agreed. Opinions are like @55holes...everybody's got one. There's nothing wrong with Iron Cobras. Pearl, Yamaha, Axis, DW, and plenty of other companies also make nice pedals. Figure out what YOU like and then stick with it.

 

Same deal with cymbals.

 

Impresss them with your playing, not whose stuff you're using.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Members

Yeah thanks for the help.. Now i just need help on 2 things..

What are sum good pedal tensions for good double bassing... Like i want a good response but i dont want it to be too hard to push down on the pedal. I use iron cobra power glides... Thanks. As for cymbals i think ill add a crash and splash then a china in the end.. So what are some good cymbals? Thanks a lot :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Members

Test out all tensions, loose, medium, and tight. People play double bass with all different tensions it's personal preference and comfort.

 

As for crash cymbals, go to the store and check them out. But I would recomend: Sabian, AA, AAX, HH, HHX ... Zildjian: A, A custom, K. Those models are all top of the line and pretty much would suit you fine, but find one you like.

 

Drum gear pretty much follows a general rule, you get what you pay for. There are exceptions obviously, but it's rarer than you think.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Members

Kang's right. Different tensions for different folks.

 

Some guys like their pedals extremely tight because it allows the beater to jump back off the head more quickly. Some like 'em loose so they can use less energy getting the beater to the head. Everybody else falls somewhere in between.

 

My best advice is to use the factory settings for at least a week and see how it works for you. Then make one (and only one) adjustment (i.e. tighter, looser, etc.) and then play with that adjustment for at least a couple of days. It might take you several weeks until you get your pedal dialed in, or you may find that it works great just the way it is. The point is, you need to get used to a particular setting before you can make an accurate judgement of how it works for you.

 

As for cymbals, check out all of the company websites and read up on their different lines. From the info you gather, narrow down a list of cymbals you want to try based on their descriptions and the type of music they're appropriate for. Then go play 'em. Buy what you like and don't worry about brand names, logos, or any other BS.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

×
×
  • Create New...