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drum_hobbyist
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Got the pair of 11" chinas. As they are hand crafted, one has the traditional trash sound and the other sounded musical like those from the high end Paiste line. So it is a good option to have a set-up where 2 chinas are placed side by side and ride them alternately. You need to drill to enlarge the hole of the cymbal.
Also bought the 10.5" china gong. It is another alternative for having a mini china. Played it at the 1/4 ride pattern on the "2" and the "4" in my set-up and it sounded fantastic. You can play on the flate centre and the taper portion to have 2 alternative sounds. For venturing drummers who are looking for new sounds, should give this a try. The mini gong is $25.
Also bougth a pair of 7"($25) and a pair of 10"($20) "splash" look alike cymbals. They are on the heavy side and will not function as a "splash" but rather as a "bell". Very musical due the large bell. The 7" has a bigger bell than the 10". Venturing drummers/percussionist should check these out. The hole need to be enlarged.
Remember to bring your sticks to try. All the above are made from B20 alloy.
The supplier welcomes made to order/measure chinas of any sizes. If you want a 17.5" china, can be done. Ask for quotations and you need to pay full for ordering. Remember, the order is for a pair. There are two shipments per month on the average so you don't have to wait too long.
These are not "Wuhan" brand per se but are made from the province of Wuhan. To me, that is the place of origin of the famous china cymbal and that matters most. 8)
Also bought the 10.5" china gong. It is another alternative for having a mini china. Played it at the 1/4 ride pattern on the "2" and the "4" in my set-up and it sounded fantastic. You can play on the flate centre and the taper portion to have 2 alternative sounds. For venturing drummers who are looking for new sounds, should give this a try. The mini gong is $25.
Also bougth a pair of 7"($25) and a pair of 10"($20) "splash" look alike cymbals. They are on the heavy side and will not function as a "splash" but rather as a "bell". Very musical due the large bell. The 7" has a bigger bell than the 10". Venturing drummers/percussionist should check these out. The hole need to be enlarged.
Remember to bring your sticks to try. All the above are made from B20 alloy.
The supplier welcomes made to order/measure chinas of any sizes. If you want a 17.5" china, can be done. Ask for quotations and you need to pay full for ordering. Remember, the order is for a pair. There are two shipments per month on the average so you don't have to wait too long.
These are not "Wuhan" brand per se but are made from the province of Wuhan. To me, that is the place of origin of the famous china cymbal and that matters most. 8)
taku_zhenhao
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sunsetstone y not we go meet the supplier one of this days to buy the 11" mini china and maybe at the same time order the 18" china? PM mi for arrangement..
btw drum_hobbyist u have the contact of the dealer? can PM me....
and how to drill the hole to fill onto stand? Tips?
Really appreciate that n thanks alot for the info.
btw drum_hobbyist u have the contact of the dealer? can PM me....
and how to drill the hole to fill onto stand? Tips?
Really appreciate that n thanks alot for the info.
drum_hobbyist
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<<<and how to drill the hole to fill onto stand? Tips?>>>
You need a hand electric drill and a 10mm metal drill bit (not the concrete one)... that is the maximum drill size an electric drill can clamp. Also make sure the drilling mode button of the electric drill is on metal drilling.
Wrapped the cymbal with thick newspaper or cloth except on the area for drilling so to prevent scratches or damage. This is the purpose for "clamping" the cymbal with your 2 feet against the ground. You need to do this at sitting position as you can adjust how much "clamping" force is needed when drilling.
A 6mm hole is already there on the cymbal, so there is no need to worry whether the enlarged hole drilled will be at the centre of the cymbal.
Drilling bronze is easy. When drilling, hole and release the power button alternately for easy drilling. Try to apply force all round the hole for this will enlarge the hole some where to 13mm which is the standard hole size for cymbals.
I hope the explanation is clear enough. If not, I will drill for you... :wink:
You need a hand electric drill and a 10mm metal drill bit (not the concrete one)... that is the maximum drill size an electric drill can clamp. Also make sure the drilling mode button of the electric drill is on metal drilling.
Wrapped the cymbal with thick newspaper or cloth except on the area for drilling so to prevent scratches or damage. This is the purpose for "clamping" the cymbal with your 2 feet against the ground. You need to do this at sitting position as you can adjust how much "clamping" force is needed when drilling.
A 6mm hole is already there on the cymbal, so there is no need to worry whether the enlarged hole drilled will be at the centre of the cymbal.
Drilling bronze is easy. When drilling, hole and release the power button alternately for easy drilling. Try to apply force all round the hole for this will enlarge the hole some where to 13mm which is the standard hole size for cymbals.
I hope the explanation is clear enough. If not, I will drill for you... :wink:
ahpek1
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drum_hobbyist said:
Yep, you're right, Wuhan province has a lot of cymbalmakers, for the lion/dragon dance cymbals(the most expensive they're selling a pair there is about SGD13 but in singapore they include shipping and profits la, still worth it), they're handmade by private cymbalmakers. I was there to checkout cymbal-makers and there are only 3 factories producing pro drumset cymbals, brands like Sonor and others got the factory in Wuhan to produce mid-highend cymbals. Overall, these cymbals are good and worth buying, very good for effects. Personally for me, 2 thumbs up
drum_hobbyist
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Check out another set up of mine... 11" mini china and 10.5" mini gong above the my primary ride cymbal - 21" Dry Ride. The two effects, cymbal adjustable arm and clamp cost only $79.50. Fusion Rock drummers should give these a try... no horse run... 8)
drum_hobbyist
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ahpek1 said:Yep, you're right, Wuhan province has a lot of cymbalmakers, for the lion/dragon dance cymbals(the most expensive they're selling a pair there is about SGD13 but in singapore they include shipping and profits la, still worth it), they're handmade by private cymbalmakers. I was there to checkout cymbal-makers and there are only 3 factories producing pro drumset cymbals, brands like Sonor and others got the factory in Wuhan to produce mid-highend cymbals. Overall, these cymbals are good and worth buying, very good for effects. Personally for me, 2 thumbs up
Yup... 2 thumbs up and also 2 big toes up :wink:
Hope to secure my order of the "B" series cymbals in Wuhan. This is what the art of cymbal making is all about.
drum_hobbyist
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The shipment for the 11" wuhan chinas has arrived. I am going down next week as I am away from Tue to Thu. Anyone interested going down together can PM me... :wink:
drum_hobbyist
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The U.S. distributor for Wuhan brand has 1 year guarantee against cracks. Was wondering how to determine whether it is got to do with workmanship or heavy abuse of cymbals?
