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digibird · 8th February 2007

I can't imagine not liking the sound of Paiste 2002s. They are the cymbals to use with that kit, especially if you are going for Bonham's sound - 2002s are what he used. Are you listening to the big 2002s? You need a 24" ride, 19" and 20" crashes, 15" hats, cymbals sized larger like that.

I f you don't like them, you don't like them. Make yourself happy. The only thing I would buy besides Paiste is Zildjian. Plain, basic Zildjian, no specialty series newer ones. Just basic, expensive, top-of-the-line Zildjian, like the ones from the 1960's and '70's. No thin crashes, either. You need big, explosive cymbals with that kit.

Don't buy cheap cymbals and have to buy the good ones later. Buy once and get the best the first time. Do it slowly, 1 by 1, if money's tight.

8th February 2007	#3
digibird Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 555	I can't imagine not liking the sound of Paiste 2002s. They are the cymbals to use with that kit, especially if you are going for Bonham's sound - 2002s are what he used. Are you listening to the big 2002s? You need a 24" ride, 19" and 20" crashes, 15" hats, cymbals sized larger like that. I f you don't like them, you don't like them. Make yourself happy. The only thing I would buy besides Paiste is Zildjian. Plain, basic Zildjian, no specialty series newer ones. Just basic, expensive, top-of-the-line Zildjian, like the ones from the 1960's and '70's. No thin crashes, either. You need big, explosive cymbals with that kit. Don't buy cheap cymbals and have to buy the good ones later. Buy once and get the best the first time. Do it slowly, 1 by 1, if money's tight.