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Feel free to watch this version with your eyes closed (ruclips.net/video/sGr25p5jxto/видео.htmlsi=r-ZfqnZlOT4-Yrwg). It’s only the performances and none of the talking. I’ll guarantee that, if you’re listening with a set of studio monitors or some really good home stereo speakers, you will hear the difference. That’s the reason for the video. Your opinion may differ about which one you like better, but there’s definitely a difference.

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Then what you’re looking for is this version of this video: ruclips.net/video/sGr25p5jxto/видео.html

Thanks! Me too! Just used it on another batch of recordings today.

You hear more attack because the sustain on the dirty cymbal is muted. A little waffle of gaff tape would essentially bring that sound back on the cleaner cymbal. Not sure about that spot in your cymbal but usually that sort of thing is trouble just waiting to happen, especially if you hit pretty hard.

@@BrianStephensOfficial Thanks :) I'm in a windband as AUX percussionist, so no need to hit the cymbal like a metal drummer does... Just some rolls with soft mallets (sometimes I have to go loud though), and the occasional hit (in music where I don't have time to grab the cyms à 2, because having to play another instrument right before. That's often with wooden stick, but again, not really hitting hard)

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I’m guessing that they’re really thick. What cymbals are you using?

@@BrianStephensOfficial im new to drums so im gonna try my best to give you good descriptions but, all sabian 20/51 16/41 and 14/36

@@jacksondernar1984 Are they from the B8 line of Sabians?

@@BrianStephensOfficial yes they are why? Are they bad?

@@jacksondernar1984 Not bad. They’re entry level cymbals and, like most, have that sonic quality that you’re talking about. (More gong than crash) Lots of people thinks it’s the B8 alloy that’s the problem, but Paiste makes some awesome sounding B8 alloy cymbals. With a little more lathing & hammering, those Sabian B8’s could sound like a much more expensive cymbal. But that said, part of a higher priced cymbal’s price tag is the amount of work that goes into making it, especially during the hammering & lathing phases.

You’re making me feel even *better* about this purchase!! (I loved this guitar so much that I ordered an A4 Grand Auditorium last month as well. It sounds a little different than this one but is equally good)

No sonic difference at all. Only cosmetic. Go get ‘em!! 👍🏻👍🏻

Thanks, buddy!! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

Thanks, buddy!! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

@@BrianStephensOfficial np man your channel is a gem loved the squirt jazz master video

Cotton gloves can work too! 😉

@@BrianStephensOfficial yup I remember some famous drummer I didn’t remember who but that’s what he was saying.

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This one doesn’t seem to feel or sound like they cut any corners at all… unless maybe they paid the folks who made it a only dollar an hour to do it?! 😉🤫🤭

This particular Squire feels and sounds a whole lot more expensive than it is. If it didn’t say “Squire” on the headstock, I’d think it was a regular Fender. Having tried a couple of other options last week at a local store (that did not have this model sadly), this one feels & sounds remarkably better than anything else in its price range.

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It’s been a great guitar. So much so that I picked up the S4 Grand Auditorium model as well! (Didn’t do an unboxing video for that one though)

I agree. It’s that extra little bit of *zing* that immediately helps that cymbal stand out in the mix without additional EQ or volume ramping. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!!

I’ve never seen “baked in prints” on cymbals, but you might want to try the Session Ace SHIMMER product. That stuff’s strong enough to clean boat hulls.

What are your go-to cleaning solutions for this purpose?

They’ll do that to ya!! 😉

@@BrianStephensOfficial I play mostly punk and dive in to a bit of metal, and play K Sweets, but man, I don't know how these sound so good compared to 2002 reds. I absolutely hate the zing those have

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Biggest mistake most drummers make is to use abrasive cleaners. That Session Ace SHIMMER. Product does a great job of getting the “greenie meanies” off without being abrasive to the cymbal’s surface.

Ultimately, personal preference is what this video is about. For me, the cleaned cymbal sounded better in the mix.

Yep, I’ve got a 20” Sig from the late 90’s and it is definitely much drier than the BB. Great choices all around!

Cool! I think that one is going to be my next purchase. (Replacing a different Epiphone guitar I have in that body style)

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I use the rack because I’m changing kits out here at my studio almost daily, depending on the recording session. (Mixing and matching between 14 different kits and 86 snares.) With the rack, I can go from a simple 4-piece kit to a full on 8-piece kit in under 5 minutes. Need to swap out a 20”x16” kick drum for a 24”x14” (or vice versa) without moving anything else? That rack makes it a breeze. Definitely not doing it to try and win any style points. I do have a couple of 13” vintage rack toms with no Tom mount on them. Hence the snare stand option. Maybe I should do a video to talk about that? I’ll make sure to tag you.

@@BrianStephensOfficial Hell yea. No, that makes total sense, and i agree with the logic, its just CURSED lol. You should do one!

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Yeah, if you’re going red on the bottoms, I guess that Colortones are the way to go. I have no idea what they sound like. So, I couldn’t offer an opinion. I will say that the red Hydraulics sound the same as the other colors of Hydraulics. So, you could always go with clear Hydraulics instead. Or, if you dig black, black Hydraulics on the batter side and some of their black / Onyx choices for resonant heads might also be an option.

Yes, just don’t scrub directly across them and you’ll be just fine.

Same product that I used in this video will work for those cymbals.

Best reply yet. So good that *I* wished I’d come up with it!! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤜🏻🤛🏻

Awesome!! Thanks for watching! I hope you get a ton of free stuff using their points. 🤜🏻🤛🏻

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The great thing about this method is that it doesn’t really mess with the patina of the aged metal itself. Just pulls all the gunk and grit off the cymbal & opens up the tone. And yep, those early 70’s Zildjians are quite special. I have a few in my studio inventory.

Cool. Thanks for the clarification. 🤜🏻🤛🏻

@@BrianStephensOfficial Great interview. It was my understanding that Jeff also lended his artistic skills to creating the Paiste Signature logo. Everything that man touched was a masterpiece.

Evans coated G2’s.

@@BrianStephensOfficial Thank you!

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Hang on to those! Especially cleaned up, they are very sought after around here!

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Well… it almost goes without saying, right? 😉🤜🏻🤛🏻

Awesome choice!! Post that video after you get it!! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

Totally with you on the Paistes. I bought a used one off a guy who was complaining about it sounding dull. He saw me play a gig with it a few months later (after I cleaned it) and offered to buy it back from me on the spot. Not sure what it is about the quirky off-brand cymbals but they usually sound better all gunked up. I’ve got an old one from the early 60’s that I won’t clean for that very reason.

@@BrianStephensOfficial yea im far from a cymbal connoisseur but paiste in my experience need a bit more love than other cymbals to keep that brightness which is what theyre good at.

So satisfying!! 🤜🏻🤛🏻 Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

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