I would agree with this. I have picked one china from a recording and it worked for what I needed it for at the time, but that was a very clear close-up recording. A lot of recordings of chinas either don't sound good, or all sound the same. Meanwhile I went down to a local drum shop, and as soon as I hit the china I have now, I knew that was what I was getting. There are very few recordings I would trust for picking cymbals online (chinas especially) so be careful...
Older thread, I know, but just wanted to say that I finally decided on a 19" K Custom Hybrid China.
In case anyone cares
Thanks for all the suggestions, folks!
Now, just a tiny bit less than an absolute drum newbie
DW Collectors Cherry kit, Ludwig Black Beauty Snare, DW SuperSolid Oak/Cherry Snare, DW Sabian Vault Edge Snare
Nice! How do you like it?
I finally found a china I REALLY like - the Paiste 2000 Sound Reflections Mellow China. It's crazy how low volume this cymbal is - my larger crashes can actually drown it out, so it doesn't work so well with my Giant Beat setup, but it works really well with my darker Sabians and Zildjians, because its brighter tone allows it to cut through them easily, while being far more controlled than any other china I've ever owned :D
Will provide some pictures/feedback when it arrives...just placed on order!
Now, just a tiny bit less than an absolute drum newbie
DW Collectors Cherry kit, Ludwig Black Beauty Snare, DW SuperSolid Oak/Cherry Snare, DW Sabian Vault Edge Snare
Olimpass that china sounds awesome
Conrad
I like my old china boy, but also my AAX china. Go hit some at the drum store if you can
So whats so wrong with laughing. Some need to learn to laugh
I like my 17" Chad Smith sabian Holy China ........ Loud and Nasty!
Hey all,
JUST got the new china. Only a few minutes of playing with it, and I'm happy. To review, I got the 19" Zildjian K Hybrid China. Loud, and impressive. I've tried both right side up and upside down, and upside down, is, I think, best. I really like the tone when I play with with Tala Wand Bamboos sticks, a more subtle sound, but a monster gong when I zap it with 2B oak sticks. Fits nicely, geographically, between my ride and my 18" crash.
Pictures and sound to come...
Now, just a tiny bit less than an absolute drum newbie
DW Collectors Cherry kit, Ludwig Black Beauty Snare, DW SuperSolid Oak/Cherry Snare, DW Sabian Vault Edge Snare
That Istanbul is a real stunner. I like the triangular design on it, really gives it some individuality from the rest.
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