New Cymbal Setup
Well, the big day has arrived! Today I got 5 out of the 6 cymbals for my new setup. So, here is the list of new cymbals I now have:
- Hi-Hats: 14″ A Zildjian New Beat Hi-Hats
- Ride: 20″ A Zildjian Deep Ride
- Crash 1: 18″ A Zildjian Medium-Thin
- Crash 2: 19″ A Zildjian Medium-Thin
- Small Crash/Splash: 12″ A Zildjian Splash
I still want to get one more crash cymbal and I am having trouble deciding between the 18″ K Zildjian Dark Crash Medium-Thin or the 19″ A Zildjian Medium Thin Crash.
So, what made choose these, even though I was pretty sure I wanted them anyway?
Well, I did what you might call a blindfold test. I had a staff member from the drum shop hit the cymbals for me without me knowing about brands or types or looking at the actual cymbals and I shortlisted cymbals I liked by listening about 10 feet away. Funny thing was, every one I liked was a Zildjian cymbal. This surprised me that I selected just one brand but I am very happy with these new cymbals and I can’t wait to have a go at them with the band.
Here is a picture of the new ride: