China Recommendations

[sl2lover]

My drummer is now in the market for a 20" China since he hasn't bought one in like 15 years and is now outta the loop. Also our local shopping is limited to a cpl stores etc... What you guys recommend??

[Endrik]

what music does he play? how hard he hits? is versatility important?

[Norton]

I just thought that you were going to China for vacation and needed some good places to go.It seems like I was wrong..

[missionguitars1]

Check out Wuhans - cheap, but make sure to go hit a couple - very inconsistent quality, not something to order online...but there are good ones out there...my 18" sounds like a trash can lid (got it for free), but I've heard others that are pretty good...

[guitarsjb]

I just thought that you were going to China for vacation and needed some good places to go.It seems like I was wrong..

I thought he was wanting to know about the fine china you set your table with:ROTF:

[Endrik]

I just thought that you were going to China for vacation and needed some good places to go.It seems like I was wrong..

for cymbals he should go to Turkey, that's where the best cymbal makers are

[sl2lover]

Funny bastards as always!!

He's looking to spend about 200ish max, and prefers a new one. I'd like to get a hand hammered Sabian cuz they're the better sounding ones I've heard locally! But they ain't no 200 bucks!!

[Norton]

for cymbals he should go to Turkey, that's where the best cymbal makers are

Yeah, there are a lot of good cymbal makers here.

[markD]

i really like the zildjian oriental china trash. i use a 14" on my drum kit. it cuts very well and has a tight decay. it sounds GORGEOUS on recordings and has been very durable. i have used it for 7 years now and it is in perfect condition. my drummer recently bought an 18" version. he loves it as well.

[sl2lover]

I'll have too look into those! He's stuck on a 20" though, and he's alreday got a 10" AAX that sounds wicked!!

[Rsmacker]

Is the answer 42" Long by Andrew Dice Clay?

[toejam]

Check out Wuhans - cheap, but make sure to go hit a couple - very inconsistent quality, not something to order online...but there are good ones out there...my 18" sounds like a trash can lid (got it for free), but I've heard others that are pretty good...

I got a Wuhan China cymbal from Musician's Friend a couple years ago... it sounds pretty good. Actually, I think it was free with a 3-piece cymbal pack. I haven't played my drum set in awhile, so I can't remember if it's an 18" or 20".