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    for my ride, think of travis barkers ride, its on a boom. and its low and flat. it isnt hurting the edges at all, nor are my sticks chewed up. same with the china. the reason being is that they are low. my crashes are not really high, but alot higher then the ride, i tilt them a little towards me, to avoid stress on the edges. no sticks are chewed up. hardly any dings also. am i doing this right? i dont hit too hard either.. i just want some suggestions and confirmation from everyone

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    if it works for you, then its 100% correct .
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    I'd say if your sticks aren't chewed up then you're doing good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LudwigLifer View Post
    This +1. Great diagram.
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    A picture is worth a thousand words, and LL has nailed it.
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    Too right PB, LL's put it so right. Best way to explain that kind of "glancing" blow I tell people to do.
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    Additionally, if you're hitting your cymbals with a glancing blow, you'll notice the logo's orientation will rotate over the course of your practice/playing session.
    A simple, elegant design is good engineering.

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    + 1 on the picture can't explain it any better.

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    Yeah I always remember reading the "glancing blow" recommendation.

    In my amped up rock situations I don't care how I'm hitting them. I swear my cymbals are bulletproof.
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    I hear that. Sometimes I get carried away as well.
    Custom Classic Pro Maple 6
    8",10",12",13" Mounted Toms
    (2)14",16" Floor Toms
    22" x 18" Kick
    6",8",10" Roto Toms
    14" x 6.5" Mapex Black Panther Snare
    13" x 3" Pearl Piccolo Snare
    Sabian: 13" Paragon Hats
    14" HH X Hats
    22" Paragon Ride
    (2) 16" Paragon Crashes
    20" Paragon Crash
    18" Paragon Crash
    20" Paragon Small Flange China
    19" Paragon China
    Wuhan:20"with gingles
    8",10" Splash
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    Quote Originally Posted by LudwigLifer View Post
    Nice diagram, although i think the Paiste website stole it from you. :P

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    Actually I got it from a member in here who may have got it from them.Anyway,It says more than I want to type!
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    The glancing blow sounds so much more musical and resonant too!
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    I can't see the picture for some reason but the glancing blow is definately the way forward unless you:
    1. Like to waste money on new cymbals everyweek
    2. Have a cymbals endorsement and just don't care

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    I have my cymbals the same way. I play very heavy and aggressive music and have a heavy hand, putting my cymbals in a low and slight tilt has saved me alot of money and didnt effect my playing.

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