Jazz Ride with Strong Bell?

[DrumPhil]

I've been really digging into indie smiths lately, but last weekend I pulled out my old Zildjian K Custom Dark 20 for a lightweight gig and it still sounds great: a strong bell and lovely ride sound. It's just a bit too heavy for a good crash sound, but overall a great cymbal.

 

[foxy_shazamtastic]

Meinl 21" DDCR - Double Down Crash Ride. In the 2200-2300gr range. I have one and absolutely love it. Nice spread and stick, dark and a strong low pitched bell. Very musical and versatile cymbal.

I’ve been wondering what’s the difference between the double down and the transition ride?

 

[HalldorL]

I’ve been wondering what’s the difference between the double down and the transition ride?

The DD has considerably finer hammering than the Trans and a larger bell. The Trans has deep large hammer marks. Both are lathed on the bottom. Result is the DD is more conventional sounding with more spread and warmth and a stronger bell while the Trans has more trash and dragon breath. I´d say they live in the same district but not on the same street.

The weights of mine:
Double Down is 2287gr.
Transition is 2345gr.

 

[foxy_shazamtastic]

The DD has considerably finer hammering than the Trans and a larger bell. The Trans has deep large hammer marks. Both are lathed on the bottom. Result is the DD is more conventional sounding with more spread and warmth and a stronger bell while the Trans has more trash and dragon breath. I´d say they live in the same district but not on the same street.

The weights of mine:
Double Down is 2287gr.
Transition is 2345gr.

Ah that makes sense, thanks!

 

[Jonnymac]

The first thing that comes to mind is a mid 50s (Hollow Block) Zildjian 22. They’re usually in the 2600g range. They usually have a wonderful stick sound and bell is quite penetrating. Crashes nicely too.
Other than that, I think the K con Med thin lows (22s) have great bells. Maybe not loud enough for heavy rock but pretty good and basic for everything else