a good ride to crash on?

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i hate my ride right now. It's cheap and hurts my ears:(.   I want to replace it, it would not be used like most people use it(just ping ing on it) i crash on the thing like there is no tommorow.  I could really care less how good the bell is ( i have a zil-bel) i heard A customs were pretty good

help me out, what ride should i get (under $250)
:))

Left-T · Accepted Answer

Hi

Check out the customs series. Sabian have pretty good crash for the money but they tend to break. Weird.
Paiste are the best ...

http://www.paiste.com/e/cymbals.php?category=1&family=11&action=category&menuid=281

Then again, my drummer uses Zildjian as well. He has 2 z-customs and they sound great in the stuidio. ZBT & K-custom among others

http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/Zildjian/

charlessmith702210@sbcglobal.net · Answer

Actually, try some smaller ride cymbals.

The usual ride cymbal is the size of hi-hats. Another option:

You can also try to put plastic over the ride, but be sure you completely cover the cymbal. That way, when you strike it, part of the sound will be cut off in the plastic's lack of oxygen (lack of air), and there will be a lesser sound. Sound travels through air when it is sliced through air. Remember shock waves and sonic booms? You'll get the picture.

Final option: Put something under the ride cymbal to mute it. Perhaps a cymbal cover will do but you need to nail it or rope it to attach it.

Good luck.

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