Being a regular gigging drummer I find a need to match the gear to the gig. I have Mastersound 14"s for hard rock, custom mixed light A Zildjian 15"s for recording/lighter gigs. Now I find myself playing more Motown & Pop. The 13" New Beats are clean and crisp, light top heavier bottom. They are also perfect for gigs in smaller (quieter) rooms. I'll also use them on the right side of my kit, closed, for some open hand work. I own, Sabians, Paiste's, Wuhans ... but still end up prefering Zildjians in most situations. New Beats have been the standard since the 70's.
I have sued this size & series and they are great!
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I know, I know... Many people will say they are the same as the USA made Zildjians.. BUT.. I can promise, owning 4 sets of 13" New Beats, the one pair I have made in Canada is just amazing. Must be that Northern Air!
These are great small hats. Sound and feel like the set I had back in the 70s. Glad to have replaced the big 14" hats or these smaller, crisper, lighter, faster hats.
Zildjian, the number one name in Cymbals. I love the classic New Beat Hats. Recommended for anyone playing Fusion, Funk and R&B.
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