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Forum Home - Cymbals - Hi hats... I think I've got the bases covered.
Hi hats... I think I've got the bases covered.
Gold Star Horns
drummer5359


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11 December 2010
You may think that you'd never hear me say this.

I need no more hi-hats... ever.


Zildjian

"A" 14" New Beats (vintage 1965)

"K" 13" Dark

A Custom 14" Medium

K Custom 13 1/4" Hybrid

Constantinople 14"

Constantinople 13"



Sabian

AAX 13" Fusion

HHX 13" Evolution


Paiste

2002 13"

Signature 14" Medium


-Mike - Member since January 6, 2007

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania U.S.A.

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We grow old because we stop playing."

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Horn of Plenty
devoted2gretsch


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11 December 2010
I think you're covered.

Considering I can count the number of gigs in the last 10 years where I've used something other than New Beats on my two hands, I think you're probably alright on the hi-hat front.

Of course I do want some 14" Constantinoples. Devilish

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drummer5359


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12 December 2010
Well, I guess it's a little over the top.

As of late I've been using my Sabian 13" Evolution hats and my 14" Constantinoples the most.

I haven't plaved my any of My Paiste Signatures in a while, I really should set them up.
-Mike - Member since January 6, 2007

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania U.S.A.

"We don't stop playing because we grow old.
We grow old because we stop playing."

"My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dog already thinks I am."

"Man, you just opened every can in the worm store..."
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gclin


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12 December 2010
If you guys have never tried K Custom Dark 14" hi hats you might want to give them a listen.

Devilish
Gene
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Horn of Plenty
devoted2gretsch


12,875 posts (5 today)
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12 December 2010
Actually Gene, when I bought my New Beats, I was down to deciding between them, and a set of K Custom Darks.

I went with the As because they were about $80 cheaper, and I couldn't make up my mind which was 'better'.

They're definitely nice hats.

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Gold Star Horns
drummer5359


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12 December 2010
I guess one more set of hats would be okay...


Devilish


-Mike - Member since January 6, 2007

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania U.S.A.

"We don't stop playing because we grow old.
We grow old because we stop playing."

"My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dog already thinks I am."

"Man, you just opened every can in the worm store..."
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gclin


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13 December 2010
Duncan,

I don't think I could pick a 'better' between them, but perhaps better fit for me. I Have no issue with New Beats, just wanted to mention one more variety for a 'full' inventory. NOt a necessity, but they do match nice with a predominant K custom set up.
Gene
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mrhappycow


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13 December 2010
Wow Mike, that is a beautiful bunch of hats.

You literally have more quality cymbals than my local drum shops. They have a few As Ks and HHXs but rarely do they get more than 4 sets.

Matt the happy cow.

If this band was a person, it would be president. If this band was visual art, it would be the main attraction at Louvre. If this band was a book, it would be holier than the bible.
-METALLICA
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devoted2gretsch


12,875 posts (5 today)
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13 December 2010
Oh definitely, Gene. I actually thought the Ks and New Beats were very similar. New Beats just a little louder, and brighter, but very similar in terms of tonality.

I think I would take the Ks now, but 5 years ago when I bought them, I like the brighter ones more.

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Gold Star Horns
drummer5359


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13 December 2010
I know I could easily function with virtually any one set of hats that I have, but it's fun having a well stocked drum store's worth of cymbals to choose from.

I think my ride collection is even more well rounded.


Devilish
-Mike - Member since January 6, 2007

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania U.S.A.

"We don't stop playing because we grow old.
We grow old because we stop playing."

"My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dog already thinks I am."

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