http://www.drummerhangout.com Drummer Hangout - Drum Building, Setup, and Repair Forum Feed en-us Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:45:00 CST Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:45:00 CST eric@drummerhangout.com eric@drummerhangout.com http://www.drummerhangout.com/topic/13926 I was wondering if anyone had a line on where to get a 5 hole 2.3mm triple flanged or diecast hoop in 12" diameter. I have a Gretsch Catalina Jazz kit that has a 5 whole rim on the mounted tom and I was thinking of upgrading the kit with heavier hoops but I can't find them anywhere. I know Gretsch uses them but where do they get them? Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:45:16 CST eric@drummerhangout.com http://www.drummerhangout.com/topic/13522 Is it me, or has cymbal marketing crossed the gimmick line? I'm seeing a whole lot of "Spiral Trash Effects" cymbals (165.00) ......Sabian APX Ozone cymbal (it's a crash cymbal full of holes) (150.00) ,.......etc...... don't get me started on the different models of Wohan chinese cymbals. I saw a set with a cymbal shaped like an iron cross. Sounded like a bumper off of an 1985 Yugo. Am I missing the point here? What weird effects cymbals are you using? (and why) How much did you pay for them? (Oh, good......here comes the nurse wit my prozac) Mon, 8 Mar 2010 14:02:02 CST eric@drummerhangout.com http://www.drummerhangout.com/topic/12006 I'm curious if anyone here has any custom made cymbals. There aren't many companies that offer this service though, but the difference that a custom and matched set will make is amazing. Not only that but I know Saluda will put almost any of their finishes offered on any of their cymbals. I have all Saluda cymbals. Jamie Lambert is one of the easiest guys to deal with. I got my cymbals made for performing live in a funk rock band in mostly non-mic'd (for the drums) settings. My crashes were left quite heavy, so their volume and projection is unreal. They cut through in a live setting very, very well. My ride is also relatively heavy and produces an awesome penetrating tone with little force. I had the bell of the cymbal left smaller for 2 reasons; to allow a larger area for different riding tones and because I use a base model 6'' effects bell which has a perfect ride bell tone to me. I could go on and on with each of my cymbals' characteristics and all, but I won't bore you any further than the next example. My 12'' Custom Hybrid China. I requested this cymbal for recording only-purposes to use on only one particular song. I needed the cymbal's volume to be significantly lower than what my other cymbals were. I actually needed it to be quieter than my 6'' effects bell. I contacted Jamie and described the tone I was looking for. His reply was "No problem", and he got me the cymbal within a week. It is very light for a China. Very light actually. If you push it too hard the outer lip will flip around backwards; however, it has the EXACT tone that I wanted. Jamie's interpretation of the tone that I wanted was spot on. Here's a list of what I have when my kit is fully set up. I'll list the cymbals below the picture. [img]http://www.hangoutstorage.com/drummerhangout.com/storage/photos/large/10770-45911819112009.jpg[/img] 6'' FX chime bell - base model 12'' Hybrid Metal Custom splash - left heavy for added volume 12'' Hybrid Custom China - described above 14'' Mist X Custom hihats - even weighted, bottom rippled edge 16'' Hybrid Metal Customcrash - described above 17'' Voodoo China - base model 18'' Hybrid Metal Customcrash - described above 20'' Hybrid Metal Custom ride - described above 21'' Mist China - medium weight, slow lip roll, mild hammering, very loud Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:34:16 CST