Kool, I was thinking I was ok on that. I'm kinda looking forward to getting them, trying them out, then putting them in the closet in queue. Might have sounded like a dumb question, but I just wasnt sure if the used price followed the same basic criteria for rides, crashes, etc. Appearantly they do.
You know, something I really like about the A Mastersounds is the "crimped" edges on the bottom hat. It lets the air escape easier and sounds like I get a great chic out of them.
I know they are not vintage, but usually "most" people on forums are happy to help someone out who doesn't have the answer to the question.
Oh yes, why I bought them. I guess I liked the ones I have so much that I felt like if I had a spare set, it would be good to have. I mean, maybe I'll crack them or damage them...or after several years, they will simply get worn-out.
I figured that for 150 bucks, it wouldn't be too much of a risk. If I never end up using them as an actual "replacement, I suppose I could just sell them. I dunno, maybe sometime I may find a good deal on a trade for something I want. Maybe use for another kit.
To be honest with you Bos, I wasn't aware that they could last so long. I'm 47 and have only been playing for 5 years. I know a lot about doing repairs on wood & metal, tuning, things like that.
But not having had the time to actually wear-out even one cymbal, you could see why I wasn't aware how long they actually last. Truthfully, I was a bit astounded how long they last as you stated.
Anyways, there is another idea I had. And the most important to me if I get a different sound, that may be something I would use while playing tunes here at my house. At home I've got plenty of time to try different stuff. I do that with my snares. My Tama monoply w/ wood hoops has a "woody" sound (yeah I know), and it works better for some tunes.
Thanks for the help/reply.
Cheers, Dave
