[XanderJ]

Hey thanks guys, you are right, I know I should have hit the cymbal before I bought it but the closest "music" store is about 40 miles away from me. I've never used chinas before, so I took a chance. But I will see how this cymbal sounds mixed in with some real music soon hopefully. Oh and Luke sorry i cant see your video cause my internet connection sucks since I live out in the sticks.

But ya, I did dampen it with some felt and tape and now it sounds even worse, almost like hitting an old empty 55 gallon tin trash can. But I beileve experimenting will be key here..thanks