The show map for 2026 is out so thought it was worth starting a thread. Who is planning to go? So far the big drum & percussion brands that are listed are DW/PDP/LP/Slingerland (under Roland/Boss), …

Jul 17, 2023 · The Dark Energy are Paiste’s darker sounding B15, I believe, and mix better with their other lines. The Old Ks definitely have something different sonically than any newer cymbals- a …

Oct 27, 2010 · I’m looking for some mid-level cymbals that won’t break the bank and deliver a nice sound. Something gig-worthy and reliable. I have tried the Sabian XSR series and was impressed …

Aug 25, 2022 · The Paiste Symphonic gongs produce a wide variety of various gong characteristics and are wonderful all-purpose instruments. My first experience with one was using a 30" example in my …

Aug 25, 2023 · Although consideration has to me made for the audio compression inherent in phone videos, before cleaning that particular cymbal was a bit too 'clangy' sounding to my ears. The …

Mar 20, 2009 · Paiste's hats, IMHO, are very responsive despite their weights. For example, I use a pair of 14" Sound Formula heavy hats with my R&B band and they're quite musical and responsive - they …

Apr 30, 2024 · As many of you know, Paiste Cymbal Cleaner was in fact manufactured by S.C. Johnson and sold to Paiste who poured the liquid into their Paiste bottles and sold it as their cleaner. S.C. …

Oct 10, 2007 · bluejacketsfan said: Paiste currently will not re-apply the coating. (trust me, it's hard enough to get them to agree to a custom order of new cymbals in colorsound, let alone re-coat used …

Jul 28, 2023 · Cymbals i use most often for recording and live are paiste sig fast crash, 16,18, 19 dark thin k, (which sounds very similar to 19 fast) 17 aax thin explosive. Depending on music, cymbals will …

Sep 24, 2015 · Heartbeat said: My favourite thin China was the Paiste Dimensions thin China . I went through about 8 China cymbals at a local shop and this one sounded way better than the others to …