When you play drums you have often to decide which sound is right for the style of music you play. On your drums you can tune the heads and will always get close to the sound you are searching for, but with your cymbals it's more difficult.
"A cymbal sounds always the same!"
For example you are playing rock music and use (because they were with the kit when you bought it) thin jazz cymbals. Now you are playing together with your mates and try to "fight" against some Marshal Amps at a high volume (because you play rock) then your cymbals someday will give up and crack.
Jazz cymbals will never bring up the volume like heavy rock cymbals.
But if you know what you need you will have lots of fun with the right cymbals. Now what changes the sound of a cymbal in the production process?
Note that it's a wide field of knowledge what makes the sound of a cymbal, but i want to give you a basic view on the main parameters. Contact me for more information
... and this is why I play Murat Diril Cymbals:
Because you get 100% handmade Cymbals from Turkey from a cymbalsmith with obsession. He not only makes really good cymbals with a unique character, he also is able to make your dreams come true.
If you want your special ride, crash, or whatever you can get it. Tell him about your wishes in sound, cup-size, profile, extra holes, finish or whatever you want and he will do his very best for you.
I can call many custom cymbals my own, because I was searching for special sounds since years.
Now I do have a partner by my side, who really fulfills my musical wishes.
Some impressions of real good sounding drums and cymbals.
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