This is really a general cymbal question, not particularly vintage as the cymbal I am asking about couldn't be considered vintage.In any event it is a an "A" 22" ride. Has slight keyholing which is starting to aggravate me to the point of replacing it, but that isn't the issue.The real "issue" for me is that now that I have been playing the entire kit and am starting to use the ride for some beats, it seems to overpower the rest of the kit, as in volume.. too loud compared to snare and bass. At least from my perspective on the throne.The question is, is this just the nature of the beast? is it the cymbal and should I look for another type/model? Do I just hit it too damn hard or in the wrong place?To put it in perspective I have never really been a drummer, I've been able to play a few basic beats since HS, but never really "played". I assembled the kit I am using almost more as a decoration for my sons room. But it is so beautiful and sounds SOOOOO good, especially when I am downstairs and hear someone playing it upstairs for some odd reason it has inspired me to get serious about playing. I've already picked a few more beats, and more complex ones at that.Coincident with that I am starting to care more about the individual sounds of the individual components. Really this one cymbal is the only part that isn't "meshing" I guess.

most likely try changing yr stxs to nylon covers tip..or a smaller / lighter cym..a 20" that's under 2000grams or labelled..Thin.