Members Enigmatic Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hey Guys, Is this normal for a brand new cymbal? I just got a deal and the 14" AAX-plosion cymbal came as a rebate. I am thinking about selling it...but it does not look new... It plays fine though... Here are the pics: http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg37/sonnetgomes/misc/IMG_3274-1.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg37/sonnetgomes/misc/IMG_3273.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg37/sonnetgomes/misc/IMG_3276.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Enigmatic Posted January 13, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 Not sure...but I guess it does looks somewhat like the one i have received... http://cgi.ebay.com/Sabian-AAX-14-X-Plosion-Crash-Cymbal-NEW-w-Warranty_W0QQitemZ270480904275QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef9eb1053 http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SABIAN-AAX-X-PLOSION-CRASH-BRILLIANT-14-21487XB_W0QQitemZ390141102725QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad638ca85 I will be glad to get $100 for it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lossforgain Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 Are you talking about the raw bell? That's normal for that model. I personally think it's dumb that they "brilliant" the raw bell on such a cymbal. Anyhow, I don't think you'll get $100 but I wish you good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Enigmatic Posted January 13, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hey, Thanks. I might keep it. (Not a bad deal at all. I bought one 18" crash and they threw in the 14" for free.) But what is a raw bell? Does brilliant finish or raw matter for a bell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members faileddrummer Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 It's just unlathed. My whole AAX Studio crash looks like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lossforgain Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 Raw = unlathed. That's what all cymbals look like as "blanks" before they are shaped into profile and lathed and finished. Leaving the bell unlathed does affect the sound, that's why they do it. It's not the look that matters, it's the way the sound waves travel across the rough surface. I dislike the brilliant finish over a raw surface because it's only brilliant in patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zildjian@consol Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 Raw = unlathed. That's what all cymbals look like as "blanks" before they are shaped into profile and lathed and finished. Leaving the bell unlathed does affect the sound, that's why they do it. It's not the look that matters, it's the way the sound waves travel across the rough surface. I dislike the brilliant finish over a raw surface because it's only brilliant in patches. Brilliant is post turk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Enigmatic Posted January 13, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 Thanks for the feedback. I am new to this deal. All my other cymbals are brilliant finishes, so this sort of looks out of place..lol. It also seems a bit rusty. I guess tone matters more than looks. It sounds great but a bit high pitched.. Anyone use 14" cymbal? Silly question, but can this be used in place of a 12" Splash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drumsdb Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 I use a 14" crash sometimes and love it. It's especially handy for softer gigs or smaller venues so it doesn't over power. It also works as great for acoustic shows. It probably has too much bite and attack to be used as a splash but you could always try.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boxofrocks Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 Raw bell man. It's not a defect. It's just not all worked over like the rest of the cymbal, supposed to be like that.My fav Sabians are raw bells.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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