[jhilldrums]

Hi, first, what kind of music do you play, and at what volume?

Your cymbal choices will depend on the style and volume you play at, and obviously the amount of cash in your wallet......


I am an avid Paiste player, broke more Zildjians than I care to mention, but in fairness, I never played Sabian or Meinl, other than with a stick at my local store. I like the 2002 line of Paiste, and since I am not independently wealthy, or playing as seriously as I did 20 years ago, I LOVE the Alpha series.

Size-wise, if your looking to play rock, go with Alpha or 2002, or 802 if you can find them. They all use the same alloys. 14" sound edge are great, and 16" and up for crashes, 20 and up for a ride.

The Rude line is very loud, and I'm not sure about cost, but it isn't in the "less expensive line". Good luck and keep poundin'.