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Good Crash/Ride cymbal???

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I have finally got together with a group playing traditional country/rockabilly stuff. My kit is just a bass and snare. But I need a good crash/ride though.

Any thoughts what I should check out? It seems most of the crash/ride cymbals sound to much like a gong or somethin'. At least the cheaper ones. I don't really need a bright crash though.

Would I be better off with maybe a medium crash cymbal?

Would love your thoughts...

Steve

Posted on 13 years ago
#1
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If money isn't a problem, I don't think you'd go far wrong with a k series zildjian. Or you could always look at the wuhan range. They might suit what you're looking for.

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Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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I have been really happy with my bliss vintage 22" and 19" crash ride... and CHEAP!!!!!!

My 21" istanbul mel lewis works great too!

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Lots of cymbals, snares and orphans, old and newish
Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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Thanks for the info. Will look those up.

Steve

Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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I've heard good things about a line of cymbals called "Dream" brand. I know they are inexpensive hand hammered cymbals. I would think anything in the 18"-20" range should work.

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Posted on 13 years ago
#5
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i think a 18" med thin sabian aa should do the trick and it wont break the bank i got one and it's a keeper

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Posted on 13 years ago
#6
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This is a bit futile, as you really need to just shop and test to find your cymbal of choice. The Paiste Twenty series Light Rides are great for this ... as are the simple Crash-Ride denoted cymbals ... as are the Byzance Jazz Rides ... as are the El Sabor Rides ... etc etc etc.

What Would You Do
Posted on 13 years ago
#7
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http://vintagedrums.webs.com/

Check the photos out ....Have a real nice 20 inch ping ride on there for sell .If you Or any body el's is interested in it !!

early 1990 ...Nothing is wrong with it ,Just need to sell it ,Cause i have 2 of them

Posted on 13 years ago
#8
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From Nsra65

http://vintagedrums.webs.com/Check the photos out ....Have a real nice 20 inch ping ride on there for sell .If you Or any body el's is interested in it !!early 1990 ...Nothing is wrong with it ,Just need to sell it ,Cause i have 2 of them

A Ping Ride is a long trip from a Crash-Ride. The OP is searching for something a LOT lighter than that.

What Would You Do
Posted on 13 years ago
#9
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I play in a rockabilly band and picked up a repaired A Zildjian Custom projection 20 inch ride and it crashes great.It's on the thin side.The projection ride may be a little too loud for trad country but look into a A Custom series.Try them at a music store and then search E bay.There are a few sellers who sell repaired cymbals that sound as good as new.

Posted on 13 years ago
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