New cymbals

lildrumdude · Posted: Mon May 26, 2003 6:25 am Post subject: New cymbals

I'm thinking of adding this to my kit: You may have to copy and paste!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2532685433&category=10174

I've heard a lot of good things about Wuhan chinas and Sadula splashes. So tell me what you think.

Thanks,
Joey

Saurencaerthai · King Kong Joined: 24 Sep 2002 Posts: 2609

I typically like to adhear to the old refrain of "Play it before you buy it", but I'm always willing to make acceptions. $50 isn't too bad for a splash and an 18" Wuhan, I think, and from what I've heard, Saludas are pretty spiffy hunks of metal. As well, I've played the Wuhan chinas before and they certainly beat out some of the upper end chinas, I think. Personally, though, I might go for a 16" before I get an 18", but that's just me. I'm sure you'll probably like them if you choose to buy them!

gdawson44 · Posted: Mon May 26, 2003 7:16 am Post subject:

I have a Wuhan14" and love it. Who could do a china cymbal better than a Chinese company? One thing to watch for with these is that the "bell" is extremely deep and you'll need extra felts to protect the cymbal. You can't get away with the typical top felt/bottom felt. You'll probably need four felts.
I have no experience with Saluda except for the sample that someone posted here. It sounded exactly like my Sabian B8Pro splash.

lildrumdude · Posted: Mon May 26, 2003 7:33 am Post subject:

So here's the thing, I can get a Wuhan china for around $25 at www.musiciansfriend.com just about any size 12, 14, 16, 18, etc. So should I go there? I can always pick up a splash later. I've ordered tons of stuff off musiciansfriend and trust them. What would you suggest for a nice splash? I really like the custom a series zildian but can't afford it at this time. Anything cheaper??

Thanks,
Joey

lildrumdude · Posted: Mon May 26, 2003 7:40 am Post subject:

So here's the thing, I can get a Wuhan china for around $25 at www.musiciansfriend.com just about any size 12, 14, 16, 18, etc. So should I go there? I can always pick up a splash later. I've ordered tons of stuff off musiciansfriend and trust them. What would you suggest for a nice splash? I really like the custom a series zildian but can't afford it at this time. Anything cheaper?? Also, what size china?

Thanks,
Joey

lildrumdude · Posted: Mon May 26, 2003 7:41 am Post subject:

Sorry for the double post!!!

Thanks,
Joey

gdawson44 · Posted: Mon May 26, 2003 9:19 am Post subject:

Musician's Friend current list prices on Wuhan Chinas:

14": $29.99
16": $39.99
18": $49.99
20": $59.99
22": $69.99

lildrumdude · Posted: Mon May 26, 2003 2:03 pm Post subject:

So what size should I get?

Thanks,
Joey

gdawson44 · Posted: Mon May 26, 2003 2:20 pm Post subject:

It depends on what you want out of your china. Generally, the larger the cymbal the more decay you'll get from it.

Ugly Man On Parade · Posted: Mon May 26, 2003 3:07 pm Post subject:

what do you mean by decay?

TaYl0r · Posted: Mon May 26, 2003 4:43 pm Post subject:

The duration of the sound, I believe.

Also, interstatemusic.com has cheaper prices that the mentioned ones (Musician's Friend, I think). It's as follows:

12" Wuhan Lion China- $29.98
14" Wuhan Lion China- $35.98
16" Wuhan Lion China- $49.98
18" Wuhan Lion China- $59.98
20" Wuhan Lion China- $79.98
22" Wuhan Lion China- $89.98
24" Wuhan Lion China- $99.98
27" Wuhan Lion China- $149.98

Saurencaerthai · King Kong Joined: 24 Sep 2002 Posts: 2609

smartalecc5 · Puppy Joined: 08 Jan 2003 Posts: 203 Location: Illinois

ya gdawson that was me with the sample Cool

lildrumdude - the Saluda is from the SS series. That's one of the earliers ones, so I wouldn't go with that. It definitely is not as high quality as the Mist line. Go with a Mist splash - they sound great!

lildrumdude · Posted: Tue May 27, 2003 8:20 am Post subject:

I'll probably go with a 14-16in. china. I like a quick decay in my cymbals. Is there a difference between a lion china and a normal china?

Thanks,
Joey