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It really depends on the music and the gig. I've been using 2002's since they came out in '71. They work well for most of the Rock stuff, and on rare occasion, even some of the Fusion stuff, but they are not my first choice for most of the Jazz stuff.

 

That's all the stuff I can think of. :facepalm::lol:

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If I had to pick a cymbal that I don't have, it'd be a Bosphorus Master Vintage, I love how dry/dark yet shimmery they are. Over all I like the sounds from Dream bliss, Meinl Byzances, Paiste dark energys, thin K's or vintage A rides.

 

 

I can't even get to hear most of the ones you mentioned. If it doesn't sell in my area, they don't even bother to stock them...only special orders. How can you order if you don't even know what it sounds like????

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I can't even get to hear most of the ones you mentioned. If it doesn't sell in my area, they don't even bother to stock them...only special orders. How can you order if you don't even know what it sounds like????

 

 

My local shop fortunately carries quite a few Bosphorus, their stock seemed to double after last month's Jeff Hamilton clinic(which was awesome). But surprisingly the nearest 5star shop Explorer's carries nearly everything but.

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Zild A custom/AAX/HHX are tending to be what I like the most. However I tried out some of the Meinl Byzance and MB20s at a store and am REALLY interested in getting some to really give them an honest run. I can't find many used however.

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The only standout crash I can think of is a 17 paiste sig fast. Didn't care or notice it's response being particularly special - it just sounded gorgeous. Beautiful bloom and 'rosy' patina'd sustain. SOUND not the condition of the metal. Very strong and unique character as Kmart said of the series. Too strong IMO for general use though. Pricey too. Did not buy.

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I prefer AAX HH HHX,Just got my 18" HHX Chinese today.

I won't buy Paiste,to brittle for my taste. I was talking to a friend who has been a drummer for 41 years,he agreed and had experienced many times over how Paiste cymbals break much easier then Zildjian or Sabians. ( it doesn't help he is a hard hitter either) His ride is an old Zildjian,nearly 30 years old. Keyholed to death but still usable.

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I gravitate towards Paiste's of whatever flavor. They all sound great to me.

 

But having said that...there is a certain crash sound that paiste can't do.....at least I've never heard one that could.....that big Zildjian/Sabian heavy crash sound, that comes of like a giant deep explosion. I don't even know which model...

 

Good to have options.

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