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Originally Posted by Blarobbarg
Drums. Pretty standard kit, considering it was a present and I really don't know much of anything about drum gear/companies/what is the best. I have a Pearl kit, standard three toms. Double bass pedal. Zildjian hi hat and crash... and half a a hi hat that I'm using a makeshift crash. Actually don't sound too shabby, just doesn't sound like a crash... I'll get another real crash eventually, but I like this little setup too much to get rid of my half hi hat. Also, a nice Pearl ride.
And my snare is some fancy nice brand that I can't remember right now... will edit post later when I bother to go look at it. The kit is in the garage.
Anywho. I don't know a whole lot about my instruments, but dang do I love playing them. Or any percussion instrument, really. I just love the feeling of drumming in general. I can play it calmly and jazzy, or let loose some pent up stress with an insane blast beat. And playing it always gives me a hyper, happy feeling.
Anyway, anyone have suggestions for fantastic crash cymbals? My kit's my baby, and I love it dearly, but I could use a better crash.
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Paiste is pretty much the cult fave for most people I come across. I personally only like their rides and light crashes, and it depends on the particular cymbal. Best idea is to go down to the local shop and test some out. Try out the Paiste and Zildjians. Stay away from the Sabians, especially the B8 pros, unless you like really bright, ringy cymbals that have no wash whatsoever. They're cheaper than Paiste and Zildjian, but they'll annoy you to death. Sabian splashes are ok, though. They decay quickly enough so that it isn't an issue.
Also, no kit is complete without a nasty china. Wuhan's a cult classic that's extremely cheap. Go for the smaller ones, as the larger are... how can I put this... overly obnoxious. I forget the sizes, but try out the next to smallest.