Recommend me a cymbal

**Tall Tyrion** · Subject: Recommend me a cymbal Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:07 am

I'm looking at getting a good ride cymbal in the next few weeks, what would anyone recommend? I'm kind of partial to Zildjian, but I'm not married to them. Something that goes well with a loud classic metal style would be perfect.

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RockfortheRock · Subject: Re: Recommend me a cymbal Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:13 am

Sabian.

**Tall Tyrion** · Subject: Re: Recommend me a cymbal Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:58 am

Which one in particular?

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zombiewalkin · Number of posts: 1578 Age: 38 Registration date: 2007-04-09

The one that goes "ding dingiddy ding dingiddy ding ding ding".

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RockfortheRock · Subject: Re: Recommend me a cymbal Sun Jan 13, 2008 5:34 am

AA Medium Thin.

**alldatndensum** · Subject: Re: Recommend me a cymbal Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:34 pm

Nick, I would go to a nearby music store and go to their drum department. If you have a Guitar Center, they will have a cymbal room that will allow you to go in and play what they have in stock to see how it will sound. I would recommend that. Then, go online and buy it cheaper.

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<jOHNNyvASQUEz> · Number of posts: 43 Age: 36 Registration date: 2007-10-06

Zildjian Z series is a good durable cymbal for heavy hitting, but it lacks brightness. It's got a litte bit of a trash-can sound. I prefer the A series but of course they are not as strong. Have you looked into the "Thrash" cymbal by Zildjian? I haven't had a chance to try it. Let me know if you beat me to it.

http://zildjian.com/en-US/products/productDetail.ad2?catalogID=1012&typeID=0&productID=2109

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**Tall Tyrion** · Subject: Re: Recommend me a cymbal Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:39 pm

alldatndensum wrote:

Nick, I would go to a nearby music store and go to their drum department. If you have a Guitar Center, they will have a cymbal room that will allow you to go in and play what they have in stock to see how it will sound. I would recommend that. Then, go online and buy it cheaper.

You're a funny, funny man. Razz

I'd have a three hour trip ahead of me to do that myself, but someone on another forum did that very thing. Here is his recommendation:

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I want this one. . .It sounds like 10 different cymbals, depending on where and how you hit the dang thing. I spent 20 minutes playing just this one cymbal last time I was at my local G.C.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Zildjian-24-K-Light-Ride?sku=444863

I'll look into that Thrash cymbal as well. Sounds interesting.

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“If you make less than $250,000 your taxes will not go up. Not one dime.” BH Obama

''Let me be clear: There is no military solution in Iraq and there never was. The best way to protect our security and to pressure Iraq's leaders to resolve their civil war is to immediately begin to remove our combat troops. Not in six months or one year -- now,'' Candidate Obama in 2007

**alldatndensum** · Subject: Re: Recommend me a cymbal Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:41 am

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You're a funny, funny man.

I'd have a three hour trip ahead of me to do that myself

You live out in the boonies, then! I thought I was out! It takes me less than an hour to go to Guitar Center. There are several smaller shops I can go to that are closer, but their prices are higher and the inventory lower. So, I go on into Nashville unless I just need some strings.

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**Orion Crystal Ice** · Subject: Re: Recommend me a cymbal Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:04 pm

I'll throw in a Sabian vote too. Cool

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**alldatndensum** · Subject: Re: Recommend me a cymbal Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:17 pm

I like my cymbals--100% made of plastic! I love electrics!

(Ducks behind the sofa to avoid the drummers here throwing sticks at me!)

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**Orion Crystal Ice** · Subject: Re: Recommend me a cymbal Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:26 pm

If they can't play on the beat what makes you think they could hit you? affraid

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JAY · Number of posts: 504 Age: 38 Registration date: 2007-04-08

I use a Zildjian 20" A Custom Ping Ride. Great sounding cymbal IMO!
There is no "the best" ride though... it's personal preference to some
degree. I like the A series and the K series.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Zildjian-A-Custom-Ping-Ride-Cymbal-100238263-i1136109.gc

If you want to hear it... go to my myspace and I have up 2 songs we
recently recorded. I used the 20" ping ride. Listen to the song "In
Heaven" as it has a LOT of ride in it. It's used in both songs.
http://www.myspace.com/jaysmetal

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Ben: Destroyer Of Worlds · Number of posts: 302 Age: 25 Registration date: 2007-08-06

alldatndensum wrote:

Nick, I would go to a nearby music store and go to their drum department. If you have a Guitar Center, they will have a cymbal room that will allow you to go in and play what they have in stock to see how it will sound. I would recommend that. Then, go online and buy it cheaper.

You are my hero.

**alldatndensum** · Subject: Re: Recommend me a cymbal Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:06 am

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You are my hero.

Thanks! Does this mean I get a cape and get to wear tights?

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**Tall Tyrion** · Subject: Re: Recommend me a cymbal Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:37 pm

I had the opportunity to go to a GC over the weekend and test out a few
cymbals. That Zildjian Light Ride is DEFINTELY in the lead at this
point. Several others were good, but none impressed my as much as that
one.

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“If you make less than $250,000 your taxes will not go up. Not one dime.” BH Obama

''Let me be clear: There is no military solution in Iraq and there never was. The best way to protect our security and to pressure Iraq's leaders to resolve their civil war is to immediately begin to remove our combat troops. Not in six months or one year -- now,'' Candidate Obama in 2007

**alldatndensum** · Subject: Re: Recommend me a cymbal Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:30 pm

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I had the opportunity to go to a GC over the weekend and test out a few cymbals.

Just remember who suggested that to you, bro.

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**Tall Tyrion** · Subject: Re: Recommend me a cymbal Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:08 pm

Your check is in the mail.

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“If you make less than $250,000 your taxes will not go up. Not one dime.” BH Obama

''Let me be clear: There is no military solution in Iraq and there never was. The best way to protect our security and to pressure Iraq's leaders to resolve their civil war is to immediately begin to remove our combat troops. Not in six months or one year -- now,'' Candidate Obama in 2007

**alldatndensum** · Subject: Re: Recommend me a cymbal Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:42 pm

Cool! What I spend 47 cents on???

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