I need a versatile ride... hoped to get something with a broad tonal palette across the surface, a separated bell, medium to bright tone, controlled wash undertones and sweet shimmering overtones, clearly defined stick response and possibly light crash-ability as well (if poss' ... I don't expect much do I).
Now I know that cymbals are highly subjective and its difficult to get another persons suggestions but ...
I have a Sabian HH 20" medium ride. It's lovely in smaller ensembles but the under wash is too loud and sustaining making it's less defined and not versatile enough for Funk, Rock, Pop etc.
I have been offered a swap for the lesser value AAX dry ride. Do people think I should accept? Would it suit my purposes more?
Could people describe the AAX dry? What are your experiences with it? What music genres does it suit?
AAX dry aside... can people suggest a quality ride that fits the description at the start of this post?
The dry ride won't be very good for crashing and probably won't have the high shimmering overtones like you want. I think it would be best for you to hear the ride and see what sounds best to you. I ride that kind of meets what it sounds like you want would be the Zildjian sweet ride. I not a fan of Sabian so I don't have any suggestions from them, but go with whatever sounds good to you is my advice.
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