I second this, except for the 20” HH model. This size is awesome, because you can ride it or crash it. The nearest Zildjian would perhaps be the oriental trash version. I also like the EFX from Zildjian. And of course, the 22” Swish knocker.Best china I've ever played was one I had to let go of years ago. It was a 90's era 18" Sabian HH thin china. Quick, punchy, dark, and easy to ride without getting away from you. Out front both with or without a mic it really stood out (in a good way!). They pop up from time to time on the used market
Weren't those based off of Wuhan chinas? I thought I remember reading a while back that Neil loved those and wouldn't play Zildjian ones, even if he was endorsed.The Sabian Paragon 19” China was great for me. I was looking for the sound you hear on The Cure’s Just Like Heaven and the Paragon just nails it. The record was recorded with a Zildjian China Boy High, but all the China Boys I tried sounded terrible to my ears (all subjective). The are two versions of the Paragon, I didn’t like the large one, but the 19 is great.
I heard the same, not sure if it is true or not...but thanks to him I have a great sounding chinaWeren't those based off of Wuhan chinas? I thought I remember reading a while back that Neil loved those and wouldn't play Zildjian ones, even if he was endorsed.
The Sabian Paragon 19” China was great for me. I was looking for the sound you hear on The Cure’s Just Like Heaven and the Paragon just nails it. The record was recorded with a Zildjian China Boy High, but all the China Boys I tried sounded terrible to my ears (all subjective). The are two versions of the Paragon, I didn’t like the large one, but the 19 is great.
He played the Wuhan first then the Zildjian Oriental when it came out, then the Paragons if I remember right.I heard the same, not sure if it is true or not...but thanks to him I have a great sounding china
The Holey China is loud as heck right?Wow, very interesting you say this. My cover band actually plays Just Like Heaven, and I was wondering what that crash was.
I decided on the holy china instead of the paragon, but the paragon would have been a great choice too