Paiste 20's

[warrior9]

I'm thinking of switching over to Paiste cymbal and had a chance to play on afew 20's. Does anyone else have some experience with this line of Paiste's? I'm just looking for a ride and hi-hats for now.

Thanks

[fiacovaz]

Well, you didn't say what you will be switching from. The Big 3 cymbals makers are Zildjian, Sabian and Paiste. Each will make cymbals that are both Casting and Stamping.
The better quality is Cast made and tweaked by hammering and lathing. If you are looking to this, be certain you learn if your choice is hand hammered or machine hammered...slight differences. Stamped cymbals are less expensive and good for beginners and are less expensive. Zildjian A's, Custom A's and K series are made by casting while the ZBT's are stamped. Sabian AAX and HHX are cast and the BR8's are stampmed. Paiste Dimension and Innovative series are cast as well. Also, your selection of cymbal will have to be based upon the music you play as well as your style of playing. One group of cymbals will be suited to rock and Metal players while another group is better suited for Jazz and light music playing. For myself, I play big band and use a mixture of A and K Zildjian and Istanbul AGOP as my primary ride as well as hi - hats. Each gives me the particular sound and response that I want from my cymbals. I even use the Wuhan splash as an effect cymbal. However, as our band rehearses in a school, I am able to use their drum set. The ride cymbal is a really sweet sounding Sabian AAX Stage Ride, 20". I have to tell you that it really nice...almost wish I had it. My only fault with it is that it is higer pitched than what I like, but not by much. See what I mean? Play on several brands and models...you'll find something to your liking and, when you do, are you really going to care what name is stamped on it?

[warrior9]

My current ride is a Zildijan 21'' Sweet ride, and my Hi-hats are Zildijan 14'' ZBT master sound.

[warrior9]

I forgot to thank you for your advice. My likes in music vary from jazz, to big bans, to R&B, to Fusion, to Prog , and classic rock. I hear there is a real drum shop in Austin. I think this coming weekend I'm going to have to take a trip and check out what they have. I not getting rid of my current ride and hi-hat, I'm just looking for a different sound.

[totti]

Did Zildjian released Mastersound in ZBT line ??

[DeathMetalDrummer]

My current ride is a Zildijan 21'' Sweet ride.

KEEP THE RIDE! but if you deicde not to, you could use it as a crash

[begtimm561]

paiste 20" pst3 is a good ride, but probably discontinued, it wouldnt surprise me. it sounds good, but a little dead. maybe the pst5 ride would be good for what you want

[warrior9]

I got my eyes on a 21'' ride and a pair of 14'' hi-hats. All from the 20 series. I love their sound. I'll most likely use my Zildijan Sweet ride as a left handed crash ride and put my old hi-hats as a remote on the right side. I'm even thinking about sending the ride cymbal off to the Zildijan factory to have some rivets installed.

[crazydrummer]

Did Zildjian released Mastersound in ZBT line ??

Mastersounds are only made in the ZHT, K, and Avedis lines(A custom, etc.)

No Mastersound ZBT`s yet..

[warrior9]

My bag. Thay are Mastersounds ZHT's, not ZBT's

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