My main crash is now an 18" Zildjian 'K' Dark Thin crash on the right side...my next in line crash is my 17" Zildjian 'K' Dark Thin Crash on the left side...they work so well together~~~!
My main crash is now an 18" Zildjian 'K' Dark Thin crash on the right side...my next in line crash is my 17" Zildjian 'K' Dark Thin Crash on the left side...they work so well together~~~!
Yamaha Oak Custom 22x17 with Brass Kick Port, Brass Hoop Claws,10-12-14 racks, 16 Floor and all toms have Brass Hoops and a Tama Starclassic Bubinga Elite 14x6.5 snare in Quilted Mocha Burst and Black Nickel hardware. All hi-end Zildjian Cymbals - K Dark Thin crashes & splashes, a Zildjian A crash & a Meinl 16" crash, Avedis Zildjian 1964 ride, K Custom hats plus New Beat hats on Closed X-Hat.
If a Man offends thee - - give each of his children a Drum~~~!!!
18" Saluda decadence hand hammered dark crash! OMG!!!
My main crash has always been my Vintage 70's 17 Zildjian A ( Avedis) but added a 18 K dark thin 2 years ago and use it occasionly. I also use my Vintage 70's 21 Zildjian A Sweet Ride ( crash/ ride) as a crash sometimes.
my primary's are two 18'' Z custom rock crashes. They sound different from each other. I know my hearing is kinda messed up but they do sound different.
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Changed things up a bit as far a Crashes go.
I have acquired a few Paiste cymbals. I am using a 2002 22" Crash and a 2002 24" Reverend Al's Big Ride as my crash cymbals with a 2002 24" Ride getting the occasional accent or crash riding. I think the Reverend Al's Big Ride has become my new primary crash for now. I love the way this behemoth sounds.
a 14 inch italian make, no markings save a barely distinguishable made in italy stamp. appers to be roto-cast of b20. really delicate, great bell, explosive and gets out of the way quickly.
don't put off till tomorrow what you can put off today
Zildjian 16" K Custom Session Crash. Utterly musical and responsive. I love it so much, I believe one of its 18" cousins may soon be put in the right-side position.
Mapex Saturn tubs
Assorted Zildjian & Paiste pies
Still usually a 16" Paiste Signature Fast Crash.
In danger of being edged out sometimes by a Sabian 18 inch evolution ozone crash, but the effects cymbals can be overused....
"I consider every drummer that ever played before me an influence, in every way." (Buddy Rich)
"How do you keep 90 people together with one stick? I've got two sticks and i can't keep 5 people together." (Ian Paice)
Not a prototype, but most likely a pre 1965 UFIP. I have a similar cymbal that came with a 1964 Ludwig Downbeat purchase recently. I was shocked at how good it sounds. Too bad the bell is cracked around the hole...
The attached pic shows the UFIP stamps. Mine has ONLY the circular "Made in Italy" stamp.
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Ayotte Custom "Ray Era" w/Wood Hoops Copper Sparkle (10,12,14,16, 20)
DW Rack
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Black Diamond Pearl (12,13,14,16,20)
ALL of its Original Hardware
Ludwig Stainless Steel "Bop" (12,14,18)
Ludwig 1947 Standard Deluxe w/Art Gold hardware 3ply Maple 6.5 x 14
Ludwig 1959 LM470 Auditorium 3ply Mahogany 6.5 x 14
Ludwig 1959 LM908P Jazz Festival 3ply Mahogany 5.5 x 14
Ludwig 1964 LM400 Supraphonic 5 x 14
Ludwig 1968 LM410 Super Sensitive 5 x 14
Ludwig 1969 LM404 Acrolite 5 x 14
Ludwig 1976 LM400 Supraphonic 5 x 14
Ludwig 1977 LM401 Lacquered Brass Supraphonic 5 x 14
Ludwig 1978 LM405 NYC Bd of Ed Acrolite w/factory Imperial Lugs 6.5 x 14
Ludwig 1984 LB552 75th Anniversary Engraved Bronze 6.5 x 14
Ludwig 1990s LM404 Black Galaxy Acrolite 10 Lug w/Silver Monroe Keystone 5 x 14
Ludwig 2010 LB417BT Engraved Black Beauty 6.5 x 14
Ludwig 2017 LB402B COB Supraphonic 6.5 x 14
Ludwig 2020 LC662KTC Hammered Copperphonic w/all Copper Hardware 6.5 x 14
DW Collectors 3mm Cast Bell Brass 5.5 x 14
DW/Craviotto 2000 Steam Bent Solid Cherry 5.5 x 14
Zildjian As and A Customs
18" Sabian SR2 light suspended cymbal. Really low-pitched, dark crash with a quick decay. Other main crash would be a 16" Sabian SR2 Thin Crash. Both of these were formerly HHX cymbals of some kind.
I have 2 main crashes - both are Zildjian K Dark Thins - the 17 is on my left - - the 18 is on my right.
Yamaha Oak Custom 22x17 with Brass Kick Port, Brass Hoop Claws,10-12-14 racks, 16 Floor and all toms have Brass Hoops and a Tama Starclassic Bubinga Elite 14x6.5 snare in Quilted Mocha Burst and Black Nickel hardware. All hi-end Zildjian Cymbals - K Dark Thin crashes & splashes, a Zildjian A crash & a Meinl 16" crash, Avedis Zildjian 1964 ride, K Custom hats plus New Beat hats on Closed X-Hat.
If a Man offends thee - - give each of his children a Drum~~~!!!
I'm currently running a medium-thin 15" Saluda Glory. Previously it was a 15" A Custom. Anything super-light works for me right above the snare. I usually like the 17" of the same series above the floor tom for a nice pair.
Last edited by Redeye; 10-20-2013 at 12:41 AM.
I have a Paiste PST8 17" Rock Crash. Helluva cymbal, you wouldn't believe the price of the thing if you heard it!
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I was a dedicated Paiste2002 player for years but the redesigned A. Zildjians caught my ear and my main crash now in an A. Zildjian 18" Crash/Ride.
It sounds great at any volume. Easily opens up with a gentle hit or give it a good whack.
My main crash for a while was my 18" Sabian AAX xplosion crash, now I have a 19" Meinl Byzance medium thin crash in it's place. I love the sound of the cymbal. It's explosive when hit once, and when you ride it all the hits can easily blend together for a big sound.
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A Sabian 19" AAXplosion crash. It's a very versatile and good sounding crash. Had it for 3 years now.
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I have several I rotate depending on mood or music. Mostly are various lines of Bosphorus and a couple Agops. I love them all so there's really no favorite.
Like others, I also crash my rides when musically appropriate.
My main crash is my Paiste RUDE 18in Thin Crash. It's on the left of my kit. It sounds great to my ear. My secondary is a RUDE 16in which is on my right.
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Sabian AAX Xplosion crash 18"
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