Hey guys i am new here and i am just trying to get a feel for some other people. I was wondering what everyone's opinion is on what is the best ride cymbal out there. I'm trying to figure out what ride cymbal i want to get.
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 05:06 AM
The one that sounds the best for you. There is no single BEST RIDE. No different that the best color of drum.
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 08:33 AM
I have several different rides. A 21 inch Sabian AA Rock Ride. A 20 inch Zildjian A Rock Ride and an old Avedis Zildjian 21 inch medium ride.
My favorite ride...and the cymbal I use for most all gigs... is a cheap Paiste Bronze 502. I love it. So much I bought a second one just because I liked it so much. It fits what I do.....which is a little bit of everything each night...mostly classic rock - but it works well for blues, jazz, country and funk. And most nights - I need that versatility in a ride.
The "perfect" ride is in your mind - for what suits you. In my case....the perfect ride for me is one that works well in a variety of music situations and genres. The 502 is perfect for what I do and need.
If I was just playing heavier rock.....or even just classic rock...the rock rides I listed above would work fine. Which is why I used them for so many years and still do now and then.
My favorite ride...and the cymbal I use for most all gigs... is a cheap Paiste Bronze 502. I love it. So much I bought a second one just because I liked it so much. It fits what I do.....which is a little bit of everything each night...mostly classic rock - but it works well for blues, jazz, country and funk. And most nights - I need that versatility in a ride.
The "perfect" ride is in your mind - for what suits you. In my case....the perfect ride for me is one that works well in a variety of music situations and genres. The 502 is perfect for what I do and need.
If I was just playing heavier rock.....or even just classic rock...the rock rides I listed above would work fine. Which is why I used them for so many years and still do now and then.
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 06:14 PM
I have a 22" Istanbul Medium ride (feels more like heavy, but whatever) and I love it to death. But I don't usually crash it since it doesn't sound good for that. Some good ones that I've heard are:
-21" Sabian Carmine Appice Definition ride: Like the name says, this thing has great stick definition. Wouldn't want to crash it though. Would be ideal for metal or heavy rock where you need to really cut through the band.
-Istanbul 20" medium: even a newer one of these is really good if you're into rock n roll, classic rock, or fusion. My godfather in Connecticut has one of these and it's pretty amazing. You can hit it anywhere between the edge and bell and it sounds EXACTLY THE SAME.
-Zildjian 22" Medium Ride: in my high school jazz band we had one of these and it sounded great all the time. Not very crash-able, but for jazz, rock, funk, fusion, it was great. Very versatile. It only said "Zildjian 22" Medium Ride" on it and nothing else; no A or K. Although, I want to say it was an A Zildjian series.
-If you need a ride cymbal that can be easily crashed, then get an A Zildjian 20" Crash Ride. Not bad as a ride, but great for crashing. I have the 18" younger brother and it's fantastic.
-21" Sabian Carmine Appice Definition ride: Like the name says, this thing has great stick definition. Wouldn't want to crash it though. Would be ideal for metal or heavy rock where you need to really cut through the band.
-Istanbul 20" medium: even a newer one of these is really good if you're into rock n roll, classic rock, or fusion. My godfather in Connecticut has one of these and it's pretty amazing. You can hit it anywhere between the edge and bell and it sounds EXACTLY THE SAME.
-Zildjian 22" Medium Ride: in my high school jazz band we had one of these and it sounded great all the time. Not very crash-able, but for jazz, rock, funk, fusion, it was great. Very versatile. It only said "Zildjian 22" Medium Ride" on it and nothing else; no A or K. Although, I want to say it was an A Zildjian series.
-If you need a ride cymbal that can be easily crashed, then get an A Zildjian 20" Crash Ride. Not bad as a ride, but great for crashing. I have the 18" younger brother and it's fantastic.
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Posted 07 March 2012 - 12:55 PM
i'm still searching for mine......so far i like the sabian HHX evolution ride, the UFIP 21" bionic ride, i dont mind the meinl sand ride, wish i hadnt sold my old 70s paiste 2002 ride...
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 02:34 AM
I adore my 22" Paiste 2002 ride, which is a medium weight. There are a number of rides I'd get my hands on if I could, incl. Derek Roddy's "Serpents Ride", the Paiste Twenty Masters Dark Dry Ride and Crisp Ride. I prefer the Sand Ride sound as a crash personally. Using it as a ride just makes me thirsty, it's that dry. I love the bell sounds of Chris Adler's 24" Pure Metal ride, but really don't care for the bow sound, so if I could have the bell and disregard the rest, I would.
But of course I can't afford any of those, so my 2002 is it for now lol.
But of course I can't afford any of those, so my 2002 is it for now lol.
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Posted 10 March 2012 - 02:59 AM
I love my Sabian 22' paragon ride. Its got stick definition, but still glassy and some wash. Normally I hate very washy rides, but this one I don't mind it. It also cuts through quite nicely, and I play metal. I also really like any Sabian metal-x ride, but especially the 24'.
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Posted 12 March 2012 - 02:47 AM
Have you ever tried a Sabian paragon ride?i'm still searching for mine......so far i like the sabian HHX evolution ride, the UFIP 21" bionic ride, i dont mind the meinl sand ride, wish i hadnt sold my old 70s paiste 2002 ride...
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 09:50 PM
my favourite cymbal of my collection is definitely my 22" zildjian k light ride. It does it all. Great stick definition, if you play with a bit more aggression it washes really well and if you crash it it roars. Its probably not everyones cup of tea though, as it is definitely a dark and complex cymbal. Also bashers should probably steer clear of this (or fix their technique) because it can crack easily if you wail on it. I also find the harder you hit a big cymbal, the easier it distorts.
Another really nice ride is the zildjian crash of doom. Great stick definition and when you lay into it you'll get a really dissonant dark crash. Again, not everyones cup of tea (as i really like dark complex cymbals.)
Another really nice ride is the zildjian crash of doom. Great stick definition and when you lay into it you'll get a really dissonant dark crash. Again, not everyones cup of tea (as i really like dark complex cymbals.)
