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K Customs, Constantinoples and HHXs

drummer5359

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22 July 2010

So with all the cymbals I own I still have cymbal lust...

And right now I am headed for the dark side.

Sabian HHX, Zildjian Constantinoples and K Customs are center stage right now for me. I've bought a ride and or hihats in each of those lines and I'll work through them eventually. I have a Bosphorus Traditional ride that is pretty cool as well.

I know Gene has been a believer in the power of K Customs forever and Phil is a vocal supporter of the HHXs. I understand their respect for each line.

The advantage of keeping an open mind is that I'll grab good deals on any of the above as I can.

Geek

-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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crash

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22 July 2010

AAX ain't bad Mike
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Menalaus

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23 July 2010

i have always loved 'dark' cymbals. K cus for me please blank
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crash

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23 July 2010

With a side order of Pearl, right Rich?
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Menalaus

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23 July 2010

though to be fair i have more paiste than Zildjian cymbals in my current set up blank
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atimke

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23 July 2010

The 18" K Custom Dark Crash is currently my very favorite cymbal across all categories. Al in Illinois - Member since February 4, 2007. I just love to beat on stuff with sticks! Pearl Kits: Reference: Crystal Rain (10,12,13,14,16,22) Masters MCX: Chestnut Fade (10,12,13,14,16,22) Vision VBX: Orange Zest (10,12,13,14,16,18,22)
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drummer5359

16,066 posts (8 today)
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23 July 2010

I own a bunch of "regular" Ks, I didn't realize the huge difference between those and the K Customs and HHXs untill recently. -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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devoted2gretsch

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24 July 2010

Funny, I really generally prefer 'regular' Ks over K Customs. I love my K Custom medium ride, but I think plain old Ks are darker, more vintage, and drier sounding. K Customs are much more modern sounding to my ear, and brighter. Member since at least October 2005!
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drummer5359

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24 July 2010

I'm not saying that I don't like my "K"s, I just didn't realize they were so different. Updated on 7/24/2010 8:48:53 AM Life is about choices... -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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gclin

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24 July 2010

So for me it's a question of application. Most certainly K. Customs were designed for faster response, quicker decay, and a brighter nature. To me this is perfect for what I needed in amplified situations. They have some 'glassy' characteristics combined with the dark wash I find so appealing. This was a combination you couldn't get before the K Customs. Once you go to a little quieter or more acoustic jazz or whatever, it's traditional Ks for me (in my case constantinoples). Darker, richer, mellower. Beautiful sound, but back when I used traditional Ks in louder bands they could be inaudible at times.

Gene

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