| First suggestion: Don't get rid of your old cymbals. You'll look for a sound you know at some point and kick yourself when you realize you sold it.
Next, don't listen to cymbals on the display walls. Being so close to the wall makes them sound weird. Put them on stands and them play them with a drum-set.
Third get thin hats. They are easier to control from engineering and playing point of view. Check out the new Steve Gadd model. Way Cool!
A Custom and K Custom are nice. They are thinner that their regular counterparts. All the cymbal makers seem to make cymbals thinker than they used to. Thick cymbals (except rides) tend to sound bad IMNSHO. Don't rule out used either. Some of the "vintage" type things sound cool. They usually are based on older (thinner?) cymbals.
Also, walk around the room while someone else plays and listen to how they sound. Bring a friend with trusted ears, and a drummer with good ears. |