I'm guessing maybe that those aren't the types of drummers who would look for vintage cymbals though?
I would think this is most likely the case for most, if not all, drummers playing that style of music.
I agree 100%. Couldn't have said it better. But there are some types of music where a pingy, cutting cymbal might work fine. But I would never want to own such a cymbal.
Well put. I used to play heavy rock music, and a 21" A Rock Ride was my ride of choice. It was very heavy and very pingy. I sold it several years ago because I had no use for it anymore. I had held it for a while because I thought I'd use it if I ever played hard rock again, but I realized I would rather use my Sweet Ride. It has plenty of ping to cut through (though a medium ride would probably be better suited) and plenty of crashability (for which a medium ride would not be better suited...too clangy).
There's another :2Cents: of mine on the subject.
Lynn