Cograts dude...
And yeah...mount it upside down must be the right path....
About hittin' it at the edge which flanging upwards is not a problem...Coz when I played China in studio I always beat it the way like that....
Hey all
Yesterday I got a new China Cymbal, a Zildjian A Custom 20".
I was wondering, since I completely lack experience with China Cymbals, what the general consensus is on how to mount them?
I have decided to mount mine upside down, with the edges curling away from me. It seems to sound livelier and more powerful.
Also, I know it sounds silly so I wanted to get some input on this, but I'm a bit concerned with hitting the China when its the right way up because with edges flanging upwards, it seems it might crack easily.
Any experienced China players out there who can give me some info?
Cheers
"Then when we do... The Afro Cuban... I'm going to go... To my Coooowwwwbell!" - Bernard Purdie
Cograts dude...
And yeah...mount it upside down must be the right path....
About hittin' it at the edge which flanging upwards is not a problem...Coz when I played China in studio I always beat it the way like that....
My Kit :
TAMA Imperialstar Midnight Blue
REMO Encore Heads....
Meinl Cowbell
16" Zildjian Avedis Thin Crash
16" Paiste Alpha Medium Crash
20" Meinl Rakes Medium Ride
14" Paiste 3000 Rude Hi-Hat
8" PST-5 Splash
6" Meinl Classic Splash
10" WUHAN S series Splash
16" ZHT EFX
17" Stagg China
P122 Double bass pedal
Its better to mount it upside down so the edge won't chip off the stick
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14inch 2002 series Sound Edge Hi-hats
16inch and 18inch Signature series Fast crashes
20inch 3000 series Ride
18inch PST5 series China
Pearl Forum Series drum set
Pearl Chad Smith Signature snare(steel shell)
Tama Iron Cobra Chrome
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definitely mount it upside down.
some like to mount it upside down and keep it a bit raised and to the right of the ride cymbal. Like at the height of your crash cymbals. (on a right handed kit)
another popular place to put a big china like that is on a 4 piece kit just to the right of the tom tom and level with the tom tom. again the china would be mounted upside down. i prefer putting big chinas in a position like this and like to put smaller chinas near the height of my crash cymbals. by putting the big china in this lower position you feel like your riding on the floor tom when you play it!
5 Piece Pearl Reference Kit w/ Noble n Cooley Snare
6 Piece Pearl MMX Master Custom Maple
Natural Maple Lacquer Finish
Various Zildjian K and A customs
Paiste Signatures
Paiste Sound Formula Reflectors
I'm grateful for this thread. I have mounted my 18" china both ways, and I've been having a hard time deciding which way I liked best. Right now I have it right side up again, because it seems to ring out more when it's right side up. I have been concerned about hitting the edge too hard, though, so it's nice to see that others have a reason for mounting it upside down.
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Thanks for the input everyone!
Its staying upside down for the time being I reckon. Like you mentioned koopa, its above and slightly to the right of my Ride at the moment, about the same height as the Crashes. Aside from how great it sounds, I think it looks awesome too
"Then when we do... The Afro Cuban... I'm going to go... To my Coooowwwwbell!" - Bernard Purdie
nice cymbal yom, i like most prefer it upside down .
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upside down for the reasons already listed!
yep that's my way upside down. Its safer for the cymbal I believe.
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Gretsch is my choice.
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Pearl P 902 double pedal
Cymbals: Paiste Alpha 21" groove ride, 18" Paiste 3000 medium crash, 16" Paiste Alpha medium crash, 14" Paiste Alpha sound edge hi hats, Sabian Xs20 16" crash
Hardware: A mix of what works.
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upside down is how all four of mine were
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mine's upside down too. i think i like the sound a little better with it right side up, but i dont wanna break it.
Upside down FTW.
This question was asked Jan of 08'
PDP Platinum Series drum set (Fire Engine Red Metallic to Black Fade)
- one 12" up, one 16" down
13x7" Ludwig Black Magic snare
14x5.5" PDP Platinum 12 ply snare
14" Zildjian A Series New Beat hi-hats
17" Zildjian A Series Medium Thin crash
21" Zildjian A Series Sweet Ride
2+ years later...
I always thought of the China cymbal being more of a gong than a cymbal that should be mounted upside down.
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