Showing posts with label ride. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ride. Show all posts

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Zildjian 14-Inch Quick Beat Hi-Hat Cymbals Pair Review

Zildjian 14-Inch Quick Beat Hi-Hat Cymbals Pair
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This is a big step from amateur to a real pro, this hats really makes the music punch thru and make people go crazy. Funky Sound, but it fits no problem with jazz feel, rock, country, and in studio session they just shine in tape.
I'm telling you brother I'm buying an extra pair just in case this ones I got break.


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Sunday, August 12, 2012

Zildjian 20-Inch ZHT Rock Ride Cymbal Review

Zildjian 20-Inch ZHT Rock Ride Cymbal
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I bought mine locally, and I tried out about one dozen other rides in the store. I liked this one the best. I have been playing drums over forty years, and I really like the way this ride sounds: pingy, good bell, nice "cushion" of sound underneath, and no gongy sound like most other cheap cymbals. Check it out if you want a great deal on a ride.

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Thursday, July 26, 2012

Zildjian ZBT Ride Cymbal - 20 Inch Review

Zildjian ZBT Ride Cymbal - 20 Inch
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I began playing clubs when I was 12. Had to sign a waiver to legally play. Throughout my life, I have played in so many bands at so many places and have gone through so many drums and Zildjian cymbals. I just got my 20" ride today. This is, by far, the best cymbal quality I've ever experienced. I also own an Avedis Zildjian from the late 60's (made in Turkey). This USA Zildjian outranks that cymbal and any other cymbal I've ever heard or played...no contest. Sweet. Perfect. I payed $125 in the 60's for the other.....and $79 something for this one. This is a must buy for any drummer.

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Friday, May 11, 2012

Zildjian 20-Inch K Constantinople Medium Ride Cymbal Review

Zildjian 20-Inch K Constantinople Medium Ride Cymbal
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this is the best ride cymbal I have ever played on. the one I've used the past 3 years years my church had donated to it, and as soon as I have enough money I'm buying one for myself. I've been playing drums for a little over 10 years now and I can honestly say I have yet to play on a better cymbal. great ride/crash combo sound...and will give your overall sound a whole new ambience of sweetness

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Monday, April 30, 2012

Sabian AAX Stage Performance Set Review

Sabian AAX Stage Performance Set
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These are the best thing for you, and the most economical if you are a player of metal and rock! They sound awesome and they are what the pros use too! I'd recommend a china and a splash cymbal as well!

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Play a great sounding set of cymbals right out of the box with this Sabian AAX Stage Performance Set, which includes 14-inch stage hats, 16-inch stage crash, and 20-inch stage ride cymbals.

The stage ride offers the ultimate balance of bright stick definition, pure tone, and a controllable amount of wash for excellent versatility. The stage hats hare highly responsive with bright clean sounds that cut clearly at any volume, while the stage crash is rich with bright, high-end tone for increased cut.

AAX Line Key Features
Dynamic Focus design delivers shimmering modern bright responses at all volumes.
Hand-guided, high-pressure hammering for instant response.
Hand-cut, pinpoint lathing maximizes sensitivity for increased dynamic range.
High-profile shape for brighter, more explosive and cutting responses.
Various designs, some including raw bell or holes, for wide range of sounds.
Made of pure Sabian B20 bronze--20 percent tin, 80 percent copper, and traces of silver.
All Sabian B20 bronze cymbals are quality protected by a two-year warranty

Tap it. Thrash it. With its 'Dynamic Focus' design delivering total response accuracy at every volume, only AAX lets you work all the dynamic levels, from low volume to high, with total control. In the studio or on stage, in every style of music, only AAX delivers such consistently bright, crisp, clear, and cutting responses. AAX is the ultimate Modern Bright sound.

Dynamic Focus. The first modern B20 cymbal design concept, 'Dynamic Focus' delivers total control by eliminating volume threshold and distortion. The bright attack, the shimmering sustain, and the ability of AAX to perform with excellence at all volumes lets your playing shine.

What They're Saying
"The arrival of AAX changed everything. It's so efficient, so effective, so modern." --Daniel Adair

"AAX is a secret weapon. Tap it or slam it, it always delivers. I mix AAX and APX. Now that's a wicked combo!" --Ray Luzier

Play the Right Cymbals
Every cymbal has its strengths and limitations. Hitting a smaller or thinner cymbal harder and harder to get a bigger sound or make it louder isn't the answer. It wasn't designed to be so loud. So don't use small, thin cymbals for high-volume, hard-hitting playing (unless you want a contrast in your set-up... but don't hit them as hard as the rest.) For volume, power and durability, choose bigger and heavier models. And consider the brighter sounding series, like AA, AAX, PRO and Sonix. Their sounds are higher pitched and more effective at cutting through a loud band. Lower pitched series, like Hand Hammered and HHX, also offer models suitable for powering any style of music.


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Sunday, March 18, 2012

Zildjian 20-Inch A Custom Projection Ride Cymbal Review

Zildjian 20-Inch A Custom Projection Ride Cymbal
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For years, i had the A Custom Ping. This is like the ping ride after a Red Bull. It's louder, a little darker (tone) with killer stick definition and just the right amount of undertones (wash). Highly recommended.

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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Sabian 21-inch Shaughnessy Universal Ride Cymbal Review

Sabian 21-inch Shaughnessy Universal Ride Cymbal
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This has been my personal choice for a ride cymbal for a long, long time. At one point, they were very hard to find and ordered one off of Amazon. I've been a touring musician for a long time as well and would recommend this cymbal for anyone that likes total control of their sound. From wash to light stick work, this is an excellent all around cymbal. The bell rocks too! Hope this helps ya out. Oh, check out my band too- [...]
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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Zildjian 20-Inch K Custom Dark Ride Cymbal Review

Zildjian 20-Inch K Custom Dark Ride Cymbal
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This ride provides exceptional over all sound. The ride has a nice wash with little build, and the bell's ping cuts but doesn't overpower. The ride also provides an outstanding crash. The ride is excellent for studio recording and works well in a live setting as well. By far, this is my favorite ride cymbal.

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Monday, December 12, 2011

Zildjian 20-Inch K Heavy Ride Cymbal Review

Zildjian 20-Inch K Heavy Ride Cymbal
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I actually own the 22" version of this ride, which was sadly discontinued a few years ago. I've played the 20" too, and they are both magnificent cymbals (though I prefer the 22")
Even though this is a very heavy cymbal, it is still one of the most versatile rides I have ever played. I've played it in jazz and metal gigs, and heard it from the audience on a few jazz gigs, and it fits in perfectly with almost every kind of music. It can be played softly, the bell can cut through anything if you need it to, and it has a beautiful wobble if you play it right. It also crashes wonderfully if you like a crash ride.

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Saturday, November 12, 2011

Zildjian 22-Inch K Custom Dark Ride Cymbal Review

Zildjian 22-Inch K Custom Dark Ride Cymbal
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I recently purchased this cymbal after extensive searching, trying various K Custom models, and finally settling on this particular one.
First, a few caveats when buying a K Custom - all of these cymbals are hand hammered and each has a distinct, unique personality and sound. For example, when I listened to the sound sample on Zildjian's site (paste the ASIN number, B00006AZMI, into the search box, select All Products and click GO), the sound is a bit different from the actual cymbal I received. Second, if you are seeking cymbals that are cutting or project, the K Custom series is not for you.
Zildjian describes this cymbal as dark and warm with trashy crash qualities. Mine roughly fits that description, but can also be airy and washy, with over- and under-tones, depending on how you play it. I've even managed to get a bit of a shimmer from it with a stick technique that uses about a third of the stick surface when riding the cymbal. Moreover, while Zildjian's sound sample did impart a 'trashy crash', the cymbal I have does not have this quality in a pronounced way. It does manage to combine articulation with a lot of sustain (I know that sounds odd, but it's true.)
I said that this cymbal does not cut or project - you can literally carry on a normal conversation a foot away when riding this cymbal. The crash washes, but does not project. Horrible for rock, but perfect for acoustic jazz, and that is where this cymbal excells.

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Monday, October 17, 2011

Zildjian 20-Inch A Custom Sizzle Ride Cymbal Review

Zildjian 20-Inch A Custom Sizzle Ride Cymbal
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If you've never played on a sizzle before it takes some getting used to because of the sustain. However, it is an essential sound in R&B and some jazz, especially for slower tempo using triplets.
This particular model sounds identical to my 30+ year old Avedis Zildjian 20" - even the sustain is the same. Do not expect a lot of definition from this (or any other sizzle) because they were designed for a drawn out washy sound with slightly less than moderate definition.
If you're unsure about getting a sizzle, a great compromise is the 19" Zildjian Armand Signature Ride (ASIN B0002GFNF4). That cymbal has a three-rivet cluster near the edge, but has higher definition and less sustain and wash. I have both the Armand and regular sizzle models, so there is a difference in tone and texture these cymbals produce.

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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Zildjian 21-Inch K Custom Special Dry Ride Cymbal Review

Zildjian 21-Inch K Custom Special Dry Ride Cymbal
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This cymbal isn't that pretty; but it's sound is. Six-seven years ago, you had to audition them live because each cymbal was quite different and most of them had a pretty thin, awful tone. I found mine in the used section of a major Nashville drum shop and fell in love with it immediately. In the last few years Zildjian has improved this cymbal, now they just about all sound great. I originally was attracted to the K Custom Dark Ride, but my Special Dry has proven to be far more versatile, which is good given the cost of a decent ride cymbal these days!
For the drummer who needs a good crash ride for a small kit like a Rhythm Traveler, this would be ideal. It's nice and dark and dryish (though not like an Earth Ride or flattop) with a great full range of overtones. If you ride the edge, it's washy as you could want and it has a terrific bell for rockin' on. Crash it and you'd think it's the Second Coming; "Oriental Crash of Doom", my rear end! I'll take this one any day. If you ride it near the bell, you get something of a salsa sound.
This beastie really changes character with the kind of stick you use. Use a wood-tipped hickory and it's a bit lighter and airier than a Pro-Mark Oak. Go from a wood tip to a nylon and the change in definition is really noticable. That's why I love this thing, it's a dozen different rides in one, depending how you use it. You ever see a small acoustic band where the drummer has a snare, hats and maybe a tom, but you'd swear he was playing a fusion kit? Well that's this ride: if you take time to learn its secrets you'll find you have a wide range of possibilities you didn't know. Makes us better at our music, I think. Buy with confidence!

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Friday, August 12, 2011

Zildjian 21-Inch Sweet Ride Cymbal Review

Zildjian 21-Inch Sweet Ride Cymbal
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This is a classic ride, designed for jazz, and is nearly identical to my circa late 60s Avedis Zildjian 22" ride in sound.
The overtones are complex and fed by a seemingly unending sustain. This cymbal would not fit into a rock groove, but shines with traditional jazz. Listen to some of Joe Morello's work with the Dave Brubeck Quartet and you'll get a good sense of what this cymbal sounds like.
I've played this cymbal on sets and I'm tempted to sell my precious 22" ride and get one of these, but the older Avedis just seems to improve with age, so I won't.
As a side note, while I dearly love this cymbal, my absolute favorite ride is the 19" Zildjian Armand Signature Ride (ASIN B0002GFNF4). If you are considering this cymbal give the Armand Signature a look (and play) first before making a final decision.

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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Zildjian A Custom Projection Crash Cymbal - 18 Inch Review

Zildjian A Custom Projection Crash Cymbal - 18 Inch
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I bought this for my husband's drum kit and he loves it. It has a great sound and was the perfect addition to his kit.

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Monday, July 18, 2011

Zildjian 18-Inch ZBT Crash Cymbal Review

Zildjian 18-Inch ZBT Crash Cymbal
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ahhhhhhhh this thing is awesome, i paid only 55 for the cymbal and shipping which was cool, it has a nice sound and steady too, but not really a ride cause it over rings too much but this is a great crash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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