What do you think about this?

[yamahaboy]

Ok, Well I have been thinking about turning one of my A Customs in to sort of an EFX type of cymbal. The one I really want to get cut is the 18" A Custom Projection Crash. Its simply too loud and over powering. I want sort of a trashy effect coming from a cymbal. I think that it would compliment the rest of my arrangement a little better. Its one of those cymbals that you hate so much, you dont want to hit it. It has darker sound quality and I think that cutting to holes would tone the volume down and also make it more trashy. What do you guys think?

[JFunky]

....ask juSe.

[yamahaboy]

 

[j_kay]

The volume of the cymbal will not change (read: sound reduction) just because holes are in it.

[yamahaboy]

The Volume really isnt a problem. Its just that the cymbal is somewhat harsh  I was thinking that If I put the holes in it, the cymbal would become more trashy and less harsh to my ear and blend with the rest of my set-up better.

[fretai03]

So you want a harsh sounding cymbal to sound harsh AND trashy?
Just because you put holes in it doesn't make it any less harsh...

I say put holes in it & imagine that they're bullet holes (if you hate the cymbal as much as you do).

[yamahaboy]

You guys would have to hear the cymbal, Its really hard to explain... I think that Im just going to get the hole cut in it and see how it sounds because I was thinking about selling it anyway!




Shoot! I should sell it to one of those Punk Rock kids that Bash their cymbals

[j_kay]

Its simply too loud and over powering.

I need your mailing address to send you this:



It's called Contradiction (by Calvin Klein)!!!


Didn't you just say what I quoted above? 

I then replied by stating the following:

The volume of the cymbal will not change (read: sound reduction) just because holes are in it.

You then stated:

The Volume really isnt a problem.

Can you make up your mind?   

[j_kay]

So you want a harsh sounding cymbal to sound harsh AND trashy?
Just because you put holes in it doesn't make it any less harsh...

QFT.

"Just cause you pour syrup on it don't make it pancakes, baby!" -Samuel Jackson, Juice

LGM Version:

"Just cause you put holes in it don't make it sound less harsh, baby!" -j_kay

[j_kay]

I was thinking about selling it anyway!

Best post I've seen from you all day!   

...just bussin' yo chops, man! 

[fretai03]

Lol!

[yamahaboy]

Best post I've seen from you all day!  

...just bussin' yo chops, man! 

I hear you! I think that I am going to sell it because I just found an AAX Studio Crash in Mint condition for only $60! And its in the Natural Finish.. Happy Joy!!

[juSe]

*looking @ jkay*

Dude...  You're in his stuff like a old head on a pledge! 

I will say that, no the overall volume of the cymbal was not effected.  However, my cymbal is more trashy....  not darker.  It is also more sensitive and for that I love it. 

It was definitely an experiment.  One that sure turned out great.  All I can say is give it a shot and see what you think. 

[yamahaboy]

I'll give it a shot! And hope that I like it!

[JAMAR23]

How do you cut holes in your cymbals? Do you take it to the shop? Tell me whats up?

Oh yeah, Juse, you have a Ddrum set right? What heads are best for those? You can see the one I have in the pic to the left.

[yamahaboy]

Ask JuSe.... Im taking mine to a metal worker.

[juSe]

How do you cut holes in your cymbals? Do you take it to the shop? Tell me whats up?

Oh yeah, Juse, you have a Ddrum set right? What heads are best for those? You can see the one I have in the pic to the left.

One of my bass player homies cut it for me.  He is a metal worker.  I would dare not try to cut it myself. 

I don't have a Ddrum.  I play PDP (for now).  I would proably recommend G2's EC2's for you and your situation.  They will probably do you the best justice.  Holla at Styksinmypocket.  He plays Ddrum.  See what he can offer...