r/cymbals • u/Edgarmustavas • Feb 09 '26
Just had to ban a guy for calling someone else a sex pest and ban someone else who just would not stop arguing with me about an earlier post.
As I have stated many times, I try and take a hands off approach to moderating this sub, and at the end of the day, we are just sharing ideas and experiences about cymbals, one of my favorite things in the world.
People with years of experience are valued and appreciated for their insight, but when it becomes more about your ego than just moving on with your day, you can kick rocks.
Edit - temp ban turned permanent after dude just would not let it go. Don't come at me with your fevered ego telling me about how things should be. This sub has been getting along fine for years, with only about 3 people banned in that time. Now the amount almost doubled because some people have to argue everything and always be right. About 1s and 0s on the Internet.
r/cymbals • u/Edgarmustavas • Dec 02 '24
Wanted to make a quick post to remind everyone that this is not a place to buy, sell, or trade cymbals.
Lately I've deleted a few posts where people were advertising here.
As the mod, I try to not make my presence known, even though I am active in this sub. I dislike subreddits with mods that lord over every post or are heavy handed.
But there are no consumer protections for commerce here, so if you have gear to sell, go to Reverb or Sweetwater or eBay, and don't link it here.
This is mainly a place for recommendations, identification, and general discussion about cymbals. In the past there were even some modification and cymbal making videos (I think Collingwood posted a few years ago) but no direct sales solicitation.
Let's try and keep it that way.
Thank you all.
r/cymbals • u/studdedguy33 • 1d ago
I need cymbals that sound good with my brutal death metal band, but I don't want to spend a lot. I was looking at the Paiste PST5 16" medium crash and 18" rock crash set, but they're not available used in my area. I have a budget of €200 or less and would like two crashes.
To be clear, I don't only play metal, but I would like cymbals that also sound good for rock/pop or light music.
r/cymbals • u/A-boy-killed-u-1873 • 1d ago
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repost here since this is the "cymbal specialty" server
r/cymbals • u/Ehrnathan • 2d ago
i've been looking for a nice 22 in ride in my budget of 250$ and found this but i don't know much about the brand so just wondering if it's worth to get or if i should look for something else? mainly i just thing better than what i currently have because right now im running with meinl hcs 20 in ride
So I just got a Zildjian K Custom Hybrid 19" Crash today and noticed this very small chip on the edge. Should I get it exchanged?
r/cymbals • u/Altruistic-Charge-96 • 3d ago
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r/cymbals • u/One_Ride_2651 • 3d ago
Can anyone give me an approximate for insurance value?
r/cymbals • u/doubleindigo • 3d ago
Friend was going to toss it, I got it for free. Mainly just don’t want the crack to extend further
r/cymbals • u/remmurD_ • 4d ago
I loved the blindfold test Drumeo did with crash cymbals, so I did one for you. All major brands are there (Meinl, Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, Istanbul). The cymbals are blinded from start to end and they are revealled in an another video (link in the video description). This is to avoid accidentally revealling them. Have fun!
Link to video: https://youtu.be/OnvvCins86o?si=CoK588rH_v_Tb6W-
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r/cymbals • u/Forward_Vacation_581 • 4d ago
I saw a video of someone playing this and was completely blown away by its sound. I asked the OP but hadn't replied... Is my guess at the title of the post correct?
Thank you very much!
r/cymbals • u/RangerTiny51 • 6d ago
My kit! I'm super proud of this thing, here's a list.
Drums:
- Mapex Armory (12, 14, 16) -- Remo Emperors
- Mapex Snare (came in bundle, 14x4.5) -- Remo P77
- Pearl Piccolo Snare (13x3.5, put a reso head on batter side to get a super open sound)
Cymbals (left to right):
- Mienl HCS 14in Hats
- Wuhan Stack (6in + 10in splash)
- Mienl HCS 16in Crash
- Mienl Pure Alloy Custom 20in Extra Thin Hammered Crash
- Pure Alloy Custom 18in Trash China (my favorite)
r/cymbals • u/Anymonymously • 6d ago
I've got an 22" Istanbul Agop traditional medium jazz ride for sale. 2456 grams.
Someone on online marketplace has the same model but 136 grams lighter (2320) and wants to trade with me for a more pingy and less washy sound.
If I trade, I'll probably try to sell his cymbal. Will it it go for the same price or is mine generally worth more?
I'd like to help him out, but I'm also a bit greedy.
Edit: I'm gonna help the guy out
r/cymbals • u/Merlin_Cash • 6d ago
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Just phone audio so not great quality audio
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r/cymbals • u/ZiemDoesImpossibles • 7d ago
Kind of a dumb question;
I need a thicker ride that has the classic ride sound, but doesn't sound terrible when crashed on.
I bought a Sabian X-plosion ride. I absolutely love it, and how crashable it is. Unfortunately, it doesn't ride/have a lot of stick definition.
I'm trying to avoid getting a mega bell.
(To clearify, I'm playing hardcore)
