if you're paying in euros i assume you're in europe, I suggest you see if you can find Anatolian, Instanbul Mehmet, Istanbul Agop, Soultone. They are all handmade in Turkey, and are about 2/3 the price of the major brands...also used is a good way!
Hello! Can someone tell me the difference between Paiste Alpha and Paiste Alpha Boomer? I am talking about the quality.
I am looking for some new cymbals and I just want to know the answer. MAYBE I'll buy a 17" crash of one of these 2, but I am not sure about that. Maybe I'll go for a more expensive crash.
Anyway, if you know the answer, tell me please!
Oh yeah I play rock and metal so if you know a good 16" or 17" crash and a 14" hihat together for 550 euros (that's like 712$), just tell me too!
Sorry that I posted a new thread AGAIN!
if you're paying in euros i assume you're in europe, I suggest you see if you can find Anatolian, Instanbul Mehmet, Istanbul Agop, Soultone. They are all handmade in Turkey, and are about 2/3 the price of the major brands...also used is a good way!
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Yamaha DTX 500 module
Anatolian Kappadokia 14" Rock High Hats
Sabian El Sabor 20" Ride
Zildjian A 18" Crash Ride
Istanbul Agop 16" Trash Hit
1950's Zildjian 14" Splash/light crash
Istanbul 8" Splash (pre 1997)
Mapex Black Panther Steel Piccolo
1965 Premier 3 piece 10, 16, 22
I was pretty sure they were the same thing.
Yeah, you are not the first person who says Istanbul is good. I Think I like the Istanbul Mehmet Xperience Xmetal 17" crash and 14" hihat. Only 1 problem. I can't test them because there is no shop here with these cymbals. Only the onlineshops have these cymbals. So are these good? I have a meinl mb20 heavy bell ride 22" and a Meinl Generation X Toms becken 18". You think it will fit togheter? And are these cymbals medium or heavy?
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Cymbals: Zildjian K
15" Light Hi Hats
14" Hi Hats
18" Dark Thin Crash
19" Dark Thin Crash
22" Light Ride
Drum Kit: Gretsch Catalina Maple
12/14/20
Snare: Ludwig
Epic 14"x5.5 Soon to be upgraded.
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[QUOTE=Nielso;609271]Hello! Can someone tell me the difference between Paiste Alpha and Paiste Alpha Boomer? I am talking about the quality.
As far as I can ascertain they are pretty much the same thing. The difference is the Boomer versions are a sub line of Alphas that are slightly heavier than the regular versions (more cutting - and Paiste claim they are more suitable for louder musical genres), they have light blue screen printed logos instead of the regular black logo.
As for quality they should be of the same quality as regular Alphas. I have never heard Alpha boomers in person so I cannot comment on how they sound.
I've always wanted to try out Paiste cymbals. Good information
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