22" Saluda traditional dry ride-- comments?

[scottuk]

I am considering a 22" Saluda traditional dry mist ride. I am looking for a dark sounding ride with a dry, but well defined ping like the zildjian k-dark.

I like the fact the Saluda is 1/2 the price, and would like to try it.

Any comments on this model and similarities to Zildjian K?

[scottuk]

Based on the overwhelmingly good word of mouth here, I have ordered one. $122. That is awesome!

http://www.saludacymbals.com/22tmist.jpg

If these are as good as the WOM, then they are the deal of the century!

1/2 price of most cymbals, 1/3 price of paiste.

[smoke_n_drums]

Did you specify the sound you were looking for?

My Saluda sound like K's: Dark, semi dry, with some trashiness...just like I asked for.

[scottuk]

Did you specify the sound you were looking for?

My Saluda sound like K's: Dark, semi dry, with some trashiness...just like I asked for.

Yep, I was looking for dark/dry with good ping. I need to get away from the primary hard/bright/endless ring rides.

The dark rides have FLAVOR!

[Crazy8s]

Brigitte Neilsen had Flavor too!!! Fancy that!

[scottuk]

Brigitte Neilsen had Flavor too!!! Fancy that!

yeah, she had a great bod after the implants in the late 80's. I have seen her lately. Fat and dumpy looking ...

[smoke_n_drums]

Did you specify the sound you were looking for? My Saluda sound like K's: Dark, semi dry, with some trashiness...just like I asked for. Yep, I was looking for dark/dry with good ping. I need to get away from the primary hard/bright/endless ring rides. The dark rides have FLAVOR!

I hear you. Keep in mind too dry sounds great by itself, but does not always "play well with others".... that is if "with others" are electric instruments at amplified volumes.

I A-B'd my Saluda next to all my other rides. It sounds alot like My K Custom Rides....more sustain that the Dry and WAY better than the K Ride, which is heavy and on the Rock side. It sits right in the middle, clear stick articulation with controllable wash and lots of that hand hammered "flavor."The Saluda bell owns the K Customs whose bells sound like anvils: "clang!" The Saluda bell is more like the bell on my circa 1971 Avedis Rock Ride.

All Mists have a touch of this "flavor." That's a characteristic hand crafted cymbals. My 14" dark thin crash sounds closest to an A Custom at a lower pitch and only a slight taste of grit.

[Crazy8s]

Brigitte Neilsen had Flavor too!!! Fancy that!

yeah, she had a great bod after the implants in the late 80's. I have seen her lately. Fat and dumpy looking ...

Brigitte Neilsen and FlavaFlav from Public Enemy were gettin' "jiggy wid it" on MTV's Surreal Life. She "had" Flavor!

[smoke_n_drums]

Brigitte Neilsen had Flavor too!!! Fancy that!

yeah, she had a great bod after the implants in the late 80's. I have seen her lately. Fat and dumpy looking ...

Brigitte Neilsen and FlavaFlav from Public Enemy were gettin' "jiggy wid it" on MTV's Surreal Life. She "had" Flavor!

I missed that episode............................. I expect I'll miss a few more too. ||

[scottuk]

I have just ordered 13" brilliant dark jazz hats also...I can't wait!

[SaludaCymbals]

Good to see the forum back up, where it belongs. I think Flav is a drummer. Isn't he? I recall seeing him on a set back in the 80's or 90's.

Jamie

[Crazy8s]

He jammed out on a Vdrums kit on the show, and rapped on top of it. Not too bad if you asked me!!! That fool cracks me up!!!!

[Customdrumowner]

Actually Surreal life was on VH-1 but back on topic. Which saluda hi-hats would equal A/Z hats? I love the sounds of those so much.

[smoke_n_drums]

Actually Surreal life was on VH-1 but back on topic. Which saluda hi-hats would equal A/Z hats? I love the sounds of those so much.

Your best bet is to contact Jamie and work out the specifics with him. His e-mail: ufsports@hotmail.com

Tell him Smoke sent you 8)

[Customdrumowner]

Ok cool thanks for the hlep.

[scottuk]

SALUDA IN DA HOUSE! (My house to be exact)

My ride arrived. It has a big, expansive voice. It is defiantely darker and mellower than my sabian aa ride.

The bell is toned down, and the wash is slower.

The cymbal has almost a "distant" effect. It's like you are hearing a ride from a distance away.

I attribute this to the way the overtones build.

I can definately recommend this ride for jazz, funk and other types of music that you want a drier, and mellower ping.

Verdict: worth every penny, and then some!

[smoke_n_drums]

Is this your first Saluda?

It's good (but no surprise) to hear that you like it.

You'll be able to get a lot of sound out that big chunk of pie plate!

:(``

[scottuk]

Is this your first Saluda?

It's good (but no surprise) to hear that you like it.

You'll be able to get a lot of sound out that big chunk of pie plate!

:(``

yep, my "saluda virginity" is gone.

On the way: 13" brilliant dark jazz hats
19" voodoo china

[DFender]

:-)

[asddrummer]

nice congrats i love my ride too

[Customdrumowner]

I just sent an e-mail to Jamie about my question I had about the A/Z hi-hats I wanted. I will let ya'll know what he says. Thanks for the help smoke.

[scottuk]

Here is a point to ponder:

Beginner stamped cymbals >cough< crap >cough<

like Stagg, zildjian zxt/zbt, sabian b8

Cost about the same as Saludas.

Friends don't let freinds buy crap cymbals! Tell the newbies out there GET REAL for the same price as the trash-can lids that students have to buy!

Lemme see.. I got the money for a Yugo or a Porsche...hmmm...decisions ...decisions...

[Customdrumowner]

Hmmm haven't heard from Jamie yet. I guess he's busy on the weekends.

[Kanbasher]

Lemme see.. I got the money for a Yugo or a Porsche...hmmm...decisions ...decisions...

Kinda like, I got the money for a DW 9000 or a Tama Iron Cobra... hmmm...what to do... :?

Sorry, I just couldn't resist some good natured ribbing! :P

Hehehehehe!!!!!!

[scottuk]

Lemme see.. I got the money for a Yugo or a Porsche...hmmm...decisions ...decisions...

Kinda like, I got the money for a DW 9000 or a Tama Iron Cobra... hmmm...what to do... :?

Sorry, I just couldn't resist some good natured ribbing! :P

Hehehehehe!!!!!!

Ya just gotta poke a bear with a stick...don't ya :P

[japalm]

Hey Scott, just make sure when the other cymbals are delivered by parachute no one else gets beheaded. :wink:

[scottuk]

The Saluda delivery pilots are trained to air-drop on target. They know how to compensate for drift, unlike those inept UPS guys...:X

[Customdrumowner]

I got a reply back from Jamie he said he can hok me up the some hi-hats that are siimuler to the A/Z hat's i am going tosave so much money.

[Customdrumowner]

I just bought some Saluda hat's :-)

[smoke_n_drums]

I just bought some Saluda hat's :-)

Let us know how you like them when they get delivered.

BTW: Did you describe what sound you wanted or just ordered something like; "Rock hats?"

[Customdrumowner]

I just got my hat's today and I ordered them monday. They came really quick. I got 14 SSX heavy bottom and Mist 14" medium in brillant finish top. They sound great I though they where to ringy at first but it's just the room where my kit is. They room echo's when you talk in their. LOL I will take a pic of them when I get a chance. I can't figure out where the pm's are on this new format, are they fixing it or what?

thanks,

CDO

[smoke_n_drums]

Are these your first Saludas? If so, welcome to the family.

Please tell us what they are like.....inquiring minds want to know.

::Insert smilie here::

[Customdrumowner]

I tested them out alittle yesterday. They sound real nice also. They have a nice tight chick sound and the stick response when their close is tight and when half open theiy sizzle very well. Therse are my fvery first Saluda's and I am glad i bought them. I might get more soon.

[Customdrumowner]

Oh I forgot to say I'll take some pics tomorrow maybe.