Those Jazz hats sound so delicious. And the Foundry Reserve ride is epic, I’ve played one in person once, and went “uh-oh” as I knew I would cry when I saw the price tag. Both of these are expensive but sound amazing.
Thank YOU! I have to say am SUper excited to know your other cymbals line up!!! I so much like Video that I committed myself to collect all of them, as you describe each one of them they did just that all together!!! Your experience and knowledge and understanding of them totally made sense! I have been enjoying them and everywhere I go play ppl have, too!! WITH this NEW am hyped up to put it together, one thing is listening to it on video, another’s having them and playing live! Thank you Sir!
Great Cymbal Choices! I have some of those. Right on with your description of the 20" Byzance Vintage Crash, people really sleep on it a ton! The way you feel about the 15" Byzance Jazz Hats is the same way I feel about the 15" Foundry Reserve Hats, so freaking versatile, I don't know if you've tried them before. Great video man, Thanks for sharing!
Excellent choices. I've already been thinking about a few of these cymbals for my own kit, but was concerned the extra dry cymbals wouldn't work for rock. They just have a one of a kind sound that I love.
I don't think the 19" extra dry is the "least versatile" cymbal. You could also use it on the right side of your kit as a "softer china" equivalent. Plus it's great in a Jazz setup. Put some tape on the bottom side and you will have a perfect dry jazz ride for uptempo swing. Aaaand it's super cool with rivets in it.
I appreciated your disclaimer at the beginning, that your cymbal selection was made for WHAT YOU DO in mind. You and other online educators have a lot of influence on what people buy, and duplicating your setup might not work very well for a kid that wants to play in a punk band. It's important to choose equipment with the music in mind, and sometimes that means choosing a "boring" traditional 18" medium-thin crash instead of that dark and sexy hand-hammered trashy-sounding one.
Beautifully described on each cymbal. If this video has taught me anything, it's that the hats and ride are exactly what you mentioned. They seem just perfect for a multitude of styles. I picked up the "Mike Johnston" set alittle over 5 months ago which has been my first introduction into playing meinl's and I fell in love and didn't look back. That being said after some time of using them I definitely want to change up my hats as well as the ride and I think I found my choices with what you have. I'm not about copying someone's sound but like I said them hats and ride seem to be exactly what I'm looking for. I also purchased a 16 inch dual crash and them things are a work of art. Anyways awesome break down and playing as always.
Hello Adam! Thank you very much for the cymbal tour, very clear and complete as always. I would like to ask you a question regarding two different Hi-Hats. Your Jazz thin hats (15”) sound incredible; what do you think about the 14” foundry reserve hats? are they as versatile as the jazz thin or do they go too much for jazz? Thanks a lot!
Thanks for the kind words my friend! I think the differences would be all personal preference between those models. They’re both very versatile, and I don’t think it would be fair to compare them beyond your own subjective opinion of the sounds. Much like a Civic vs. Corolla debate, it’s going to come down to small details that will be very personal. Hope that makes sense!
Adam love everything that your about and appreciate you. Adam how do you pick up cymbals today. Some folks are lucky enough to have a music store nearby that is well stocked and where you might have the ability to actually hear what you might buy. Absence of that. Is it a crapshoot ordering from online and hoping you get the sound you are looking for out of a particular brand or type?
Thanks Richard! The crapshoot model was solved by MyCymbal.com years ago. It’s operated out of Memphis Drum Shop, and I’ve done a few hundred videos for them, along with tons of other artists I’m sure you’d know. Check it out!
Great video. Why do you prefer the foundry reserve light ride over the standard weighted version? Looking into buying one of those rides, leaning to the standard for its volume and stick definition, but the light seems more popular. Maybe for crashability?
Excellent video, Adam! Such fantastic cymbal choices, and I really enjoyed the way you explained the reasoning behind each one. Quick question... I’ve got my eye on 24” Foundry Reserve Light Ride, and I’m curious if you’d consider that one as much of a masterpiece as the 22”? I’d never considered a 24” ride before I heard the Foundry Reserve Light Ride, but it sounds absolutely incredible to me, as does the 22”.
Thanks my friend! Truthfully I’ve never touched the 24”, so my guess is as good as yours. I’m sure MyCymbal.com has a demo of one for a comparison, but anything I tell you about it would just be a total guess.
Hey brother great video! I am wondering what kind of audio/video recording equipment as well as editing software that you are using? Both for playing and your face to face sit downs. Thank you very much! I love your technicality ability yet still play with a ton of FEEL and style!
Thanks my friend 🙏🏼 100% of my gear is broken down at the link in the description. Extensive gear masterclasses, multiple studio tours, etc. Hope you’ll check it out!
I'm more impressed by the video itself then anything else. I don't have that kind of budget but what are you using to edit your video with tons of different takes, angles and little design around your cymbals while you are talking about it?
Kinetic energy flows much more easily through a thin cymbal than it does through a heavy rigid one. The idea that heavy cymbals are more durable is a myth. Not sure if it’s perpetuated by the manufacturers or by fellow drummers, or by both. With that said - poor technique will break any cymbal, and good technique will ensure longer life for any cymbal. My dream paper thins have outlasted any other cymbal I’ve ever owned.
@@AdamTuminaro that’s good to know thanks for the reply!! So when meinl releases something new like a new line of cymbals do they send them out to you to review?
This sums perfectly how we all have our own taste and reasoning about why we choose certain cymbals, I still don't get dry cymbals that are so in fashion these days, to me that left crash sounds like crap, like a slab of metal, a tin lid of a cookie box or something like that, and that "infamous" ride cymbal "crystal clear" bell sounds like absolute shit, a very mushy bell. Overall I would not consider this cymbal set versatile at all, its to dry, trendy, fashionista, modern if you will. But I guess that is the beauty about it we like what we like, thats why we have options to choose and to express our selves the way we like, trends keep changing, new styles being produced, if not what a boring situation. Really enjoyed the video!
🍞 I really enjoy your take here, which is insightful and well thought out. 🥩 But I should mention that you still seem like a lame person, with dogshit taste. Your kit probably sounds like a botched trip to Home Depot, and I bet you like that non-musical garbage. 🍞 But at the end of the day, to each his own! Glad we can all enjoy what we like! (The sandwich method doesn’t mean you aren’t still saying shitty things. C’mon man.) I’m glad you enjoyed the video, and I’m grateful for any kind words that a stranger has to offer me. But this comment was too ridiculous to not call out. Elaborate insults to people’s personal preferences, surrounded by vague positivity is immensely passive aggressive and strange.
Lol. Sorry you’ve deemed my passion project to be “fraud.” You’d think the absence of affiliate links, or even the watch company’s website would make it clear I’m not selling anything. But, sounds like you’ve made your mind up. For others reading, make sure to check this guy’s comment public history; a fire hydrant of negativity, accusations, and baselessly hateful comments.
