Too Much China

[Walter Beyer]

Hello all, I am a recent transplant back on the scene after a Long hiatus. I picked up a killer deal on some Pearls, Dbl kick w/ cams, Zildjian Z & K crashes & Zht hats.
Also got a 20" Zildjian China Trash, they guys I'm playing with & even the Wife say it's "too much" no matter how I play it. Diff angle, stroke, etc.

Is there such a thing? We play older Metal, and new Down type inspired Groove metal. Mostly original stuff, a cover here & there... Should I sell the   China trash and opt for say, a 16", I was planning to add a 12" as an accent piece anyway.

Just wondering, Thanks.

Walter

[Bobby Campbell]

Have you tried the 16" Wuhan china?  They also have 12 & 14 models.  Price is right, and I love the sound.... Very trashy.  Might be a bit more controlled than a 20.

[Walter Beyer]

Actually, yes. I had a 16" on my previous kit. I liked it ALOT.

Was looking at the 12" as an accent piece, may just get another 16", it was very trashy.

Maybe I can move this 20" local or on eBay and fund the others.

Thanks

[Jon E]

By "too much" I'll assume you mean too loud.  If you mean too often, well don't hit it so often.

I wouldn't get rid of it.  You never know when when you might REALLY want to use it.  Besides, Chinas look cool!  LOL!

[Walter Beyer]

By "too much" I'll assume you mean too loud.  If you mean too often, well don't hit it so often.

I wouldn't get rid of it.  You never know when when you might REALLY want to use it.  Besides, Chinas look cool!  LOL!

Ha ha! Yeah, sorry. Too much meaning too loud, overpowering.
That's their verbiage, I thought it was ok. I may just hang on to it, it's somewhat pricey, and as you stated, they look cool, and I'm sure it'll have a place & time...
The Wuhans are inexpensive enough not to bust a budget & keep the Wife Happy w my spending:)
Thanks for the input guys, really enjoying my time here this far.

[Jon E]

I have a 12" Wuhan that it put ONE rivet it.  It is killer.

[Walter Beyer]

I have a 12" Wuhan that it put ONE rivet it.  It is killer.

Just picked up a 12" on the EBay for about $10..

[Scott Hutton]

A 20" china is definitely going to produce a lot of wash and volume so I would go with a smaller size to minimize the sustain.

[Tim van de Ven]

Some tape might tame that beast as well.....

[Walter Beyer]

Some tape might tame that beast as well.....

How's this process work?
Thanks

[Tim van de Ven]

How's this process work?
Thanks

1. Cut piece of tape
2. Place somewhere on cymbal
3. Hit cymbal
4 If results are not pleasing, repeat step two but in a different place, followed by step three.

[Walter Beyer]

Splendid! A comedian!!! A multi-talented Jerk.
I was more ore less wondering what kind of tape. Duct, scotch, electrical, etc.

Admin, you can remove the thread & my account... Too much elitist arrogance here for me.

[Plooker68]

Lighten up, Frances... he was dead serious.    Its a valid and effective technique.    I don't think he was trying to be funny.        ::)

[Mister Acrolite]

Seriously, dude, that IS how you tape a cymbal: you experiment.

If somebody offering a suggestion like that makes you this angry, you might not enjoy this forum - or any other, for that matter.

But you just called a pro drummer and a friend of mine a jerk. That's never a good idea.

[Tim van de Ven]

Hey, at least he called me "multi-talented".  ;D

Thanks for the support, Mr. A. and Plooker.

[donelk]

Don't worry Tim... you're cool.   :D