I’ve been on 15” Zildjian and Sabian high hats for quite some time, I just recently went to a bottom cymbal on top again, I used to do that many years ago! They’re heavier Meinl rock type hats and sound great! I also played my recent acquisition, a 20” K Custom Dry Ride, and have to listen back to the tape from today. But I think it may be what I’ve been looking for, for quite some time! Gadd’s cymbals will always sound unique to him, cause it’s not WHAT you play but, who’s playing it! Great job converting that guys, the most interesting thing was the orchestral ride!
There are so many great cymbals out there. Thank you for your comments and I agree with you. I like to choose my snare drums, my drums, and my cymbals for the songs I write and record. I’m always switching things up for the song. Thank you for watching and your comments.
@@jwagy I have a friend in LA that did some drum tech work for Steve. You are dead on with the analysis of Gadd’s cymbal sound and love for what he uses! I have some photos of his cymbals … from his night at the Baked Potatoe!
Great video ! Whenever I’ve auditioned Zildjians in a music store they never sounded like this. They were always odd-sounding, which is why I started playing Paiste cymbals. They’re all I use now.
I want that exact sounding hihats! Those are just magical! In fact I want the entire set! But alas, i cannot afford to buy a set like these! Thanks for sharing!
Great great great video Jim! Love these in depth Gadd gear discussions. Can't get enough of them! You're my Go-to Gadd insight guy! Make more! How about Steve Gadd drumsticks from the beginning of his custom stick journey... from Yamaha's Special Hickory Steve Gadd Model, to the Promark Gadd 737SG, to the Firth incarnations over the years? I have new in the plastic unopened Yamaha models. Really like to know about Steve's custom made accessory tables on both sides of him live, that his tech made for him. HOW ABOUT Gadd's tips on how he got EVANS hydraulics tuned the way he did... that you've seemed to recreate in your previous video? Thanks Jim!
Something to note about the hydraulics that he used compared to the ones they make now is that the older hydraulics were, apparently, more dead sounding. Not sure how true that is but I think it's something to note.
@@liamfitzdrums i’m old enough to remember the old hydraulics that were made in Dodge City Kansas. I think that’s when steve was with Evans. And I believe those are different from what Evans is making today ! I actually think the old hydraulics sustained a little bit more, but they don’t make them like they used to lol thanks for your comments, I will look into it all! 😎👍🏼
I remember when his Signature snare was released and everyone seemed to be buying one. Only it wasn't what you expected. Prob great for a session but not for live work for most of us. Is that cymbal with the chunks cut out of it included?
GREAT VIDEO! Wow those Cymbals sound incredible! Amazed about the Hi-Hats and that 18 dark thin K wow!
I’ve been on 15” Zildjian and Sabian high hats for quite some time, I just recently went to a bottom cymbal on top again, I used to do that many years ago! They’re heavier Meinl rock type hats and sound great! I also played my recent acquisition, a 20” K Custom Dry Ride, and have to listen back to the tape from today. But I think it may be what I’ve been looking for, for quite some time! Gadd’s cymbals will always sound unique to him, cause it’s not WHAT you play but, who’s playing it! Great job converting that guys, the most interesting thing was the orchestral ride!
There are so many great cymbals out there. Thank you for your comments and I agree with you.
I like to choose my snare drums, my drums, and my cymbals for the songs I write and record. I’m always switching things up for the song. Thank you for watching and your comments.
The quest for Gadd’s cymbals continues. Great video Jim!
thanks Earl the Hammer 🔨 😎
@@jwagy I have a friend in LA that did some drum tech work for Steve. You are dead on with the analysis of Gadd’s cymbal sound and love for what he uses! I have some photos of his cymbals … from his night at the Baked Potatoe!
I have the whole set of Steve’s session series cymbals. They sound great together.
In an interview for Zildjian,Steve said he chose the Orchestral Ride , partly due to he found out Elvin Jones used that type of cymbal as a ride.
So Steve designed the K Custom Sessions and kind of just abandoned them?
I clicked on this video to see what Steve Gadd's cymbals are but I will definitely be checking out your music. May the Lord bless you and keep you
Thank you, I’m writing and producing my music from a Drummer’s perspective
Thanks and Blessings Y'all. First timer here and sub.
Great video ! Whenever I’ve auditioned Zildjians in a music store they never sounded like this. They were always odd-sounding, which is why I started playing Paiste cymbals. They’re all I use now.
I want that exact sounding hihats! Those are just magical! In fact I want the entire set! But alas, i cannot afford to buy a set like these! Thanks for sharing!
You two are great together!!!
My 20"' K.brilliant is an Orchestra ride....My favorite ride....1985.
Great great great video Jim! Love these in depth Gadd gear discussions. Can't get enough of them! You're my Go-to Gadd insight guy! Make more! How about Steve Gadd drumsticks from the beginning of his custom stick journey... from Yamaha's Special Hickory Steve Gadd Model, to the Promark Gadd 737SG, to the Firth incarnations over the years? I have new in the plastic unopened Yamaha models. Really like to know about Steve's custom made accessory tables on both sides of him live, that his tech made for him. HOW ABOUT Gadd's tips on how he got EVANS hydraulics tuned the way he did... that you've seemed to recreate in your previous video? Thanks Jim!
Something to note about the hydraulics that he used compared to the ones they make now is that the older hydraulics were, apparently, more dead sounding. Not sure how true that is but I think it's something to note.
@@liamfitzdrums i’m old enough to remember the old hydraulics that were made in Dodge City Kansas. I think that’s when steve was with Evans. And I believe those are different from what Evans is making today ! I actually think the old hydraulics sustained a little bit more, but they don’t make them like they used to lol
thanks for your comments, I will look into it all! 😎👍🏼
Would you just look at it!? 😂 Class!
I remember when his Signature snare was released and everyone seemed to be buying one. Only it wasn't what you expected. Prob great for a session but not for live work for most of us. Is that cymbal with the chunks cut out of it included?
Great video !
I really like KCons, I have a few of them and they are really nice.
Me too!
I can’t believe how the two 20” cymbals and the two 22” cymbals all made a nice sounding family of 4! 👍🏼
Thank you! Very good!
Oh man, those Constantinople's my ears are in heaven.
Smooth like buddah! 🧈😎
This video might singlehandedly bring back the rivet craze of the late 70s/early 80s!
I’m loving the sizzle wherever I can get it
thank you ! 🙏🏼
yes i been using the tape and dime trick for sizzle its not bad
are you able to get the weights of the cymbals you show here please? love those k cons and the 16" session crash. great work guys!
I will see what the weights are, if available, and will post them for you.
Thanks for watching!
@@jwagy any progress with weights please? thank you!
Pro drum shop is the best!
I wanna visit you all 😂!!!
Different types: hihat, ride ,crashes, swiss and china? Boeie.... Things to hit!