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Sabian or Paiste?

Date: March 1, 2005 @ 8:38 AM

Our band plays various styles of music. Some of our stuff is rock and other is more light rock and folk rock. Our lead guitarist plays with a Gibson Les Paul Standard and a Marshall amp. He previously played in two metal bands. The female lead singer plays with an Ovation Celebrity (electric acoustic) and also a Marshall amp. The singer tends to lean more to the folk/rock side but when the lead guitarist and I join in it can move towards a more towards rock, almost in the line of U2 (as far as heaviness is concerned). In fact, we are trying to get the same type of versatility in atmosphere that u get from a band like U2 (from good solid rock to slower easier stuff). We also have some very atmospheric songs that do not require any hard hitting on the drums or cymbals. The bottom line is that we work very hard not to let all the songs sound the same.

I am leaning more to the Sabian AA Performance Set because it sounds more versatile when it comes to the more folky stuff. I also got advice to try out the Sabian AAX Stage Performance Set (the sets because its cheaper). I currently play with Paiste 101 and only heard good things about Paiste. Is there perhaps a Paiste cymbal set that will work to get the same effect? (Please spicify the name of the Paiste cymbal set). Can you please help?

davidpartay

Date: March 1, 2005 @ 4:55 PM

I don't think Paiste actually make any cymbal sets outside of their bottom-end lines and the Alpha series.

But my advice is not to go with a set of cymbals, but to look for individual cymbals which have a sound character that suits your style. For you, I would recommend some Paiste Innovations Medium Thin crashes as they've got some guts when you need it but they're also sensitive when you need it. They have a great 'crash' sound.

But in the end it's up to YOU to hit the cymbals and to pick the ones that 'sing' to you. Read my advice in the other thread a couple down about what cymbals to buy.

Don't limit yourself to one brand either, I currently play Paiste (I have Signature Dark Crisp Hihats, 18" and 19" 2002 crashes and 14" 402 hihats), Meinl (20" Byzance Chinese), UFIP (8" and 10" splashes), and 20" Byzantine Rock Ride - the Ride cymbal is actually a cheap brand and it sounds incredible for the price!

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