No sizzle for decades. Then Rick Dior playing Jack Dejohnette signature 20” heavy dry with 8 evenly spaced rivets. It’s what I want to hear most for over a year or two. And flat rides. And 12 & 13” Hhats. And nice splashy 6”-8” splashes. And
My 20” K Con. med thin low was, is, it. Another in 22”. 20” Sabian Jack DeJohnette signature ride, 2550 gr +-. I’d put rivets in. 13” Hhats.There are many types I like. Sabian hand hammered, Zildjian k. & Bosphorus 18” Antique crash. And I need a 6”-8” splash. Zildjian A. My current 10” k splash...
Regal tip ‘Rock’ 3A’s. 2 pairs gotten on sale 1988 still in use. Pair on left tips reduced to nubs decades ago. These are my favourite Bossa & light jazz, etc., sticks.
3 used rides online. I know. Never buy cymbals you haven’t played. Zildjian K Custom Hi Def 22”; K Custom Dark 20”; K Const. med thin low 20”. I live rural. The prices were such that I figured I could re sell & not lose too much, if any, money. All in excellent condition. I would use store...
I traded in midline kit & hardware on higher end shell pack without hardware years ago. Bought cheap hi-hat stand to replace. Surprises me how long this cheapo has lasted. I think as long as any piece of gear does what’s needed I’ll use it until there is a real need to replace it i.e. wears out.
I’m finding K Custom Dark 20” very versatile. Especially using different stick types. But I think any k ride you like the sound of with a variety of sticks will do whatever you need.