Jazz Drummer plays $7K worth of CYMBALS: Mind Blown

[@j.b.55]

Great display of some amazing cymbals. Don’t hate me, but I’m a Paiste guy! I like old Zildjian’A’s…I certainly can appreciate K’s(especially your collection!)….but honestly that gorgeous smooth Funch Elvin Jones blew me away! That is ‘THE’ sound in my head. I’m judging the cymbals on ‘sound tests’ which really isn’t fair. Play those vintage K’s with the kit and they’re the golden age!

[@LaurentOliveri]

Crazy!!! They all fits absolutely well.... pretty gorgeous. You LUCKY MAN !!!

[@TimMetz]

Thanks so much! I really am. Lol!

[@hawkrider88]

Thanks so much Tim. Been a fan for a number of years now but this video really takes the cake...just wonderful. Just one last thing; would you mind including your street address and whether or not there are security cameras. Thanks!!!!!!

[@TimMetz]

Thanks so much! Address is…

[@hawkrider88]

@@TimMetz thats' kind of rude. But we all have bad days. What you DON"T have is any bad cymbals. ;) The Elvin Jones Funch just blows me away.

[@Ihitthings3]

Wow. Those all sound exquisite! To my ear The Fuchs Elvin model was sweetest sound when you dug in at the end. Nice drums too! I’m a Ludwig guy but I do have 14x6.5 ‘53 Broadkaster Snare - 3 ply unpainted interior (in the same wrap) in my collection that I use on jazz gigs. I keep an Evans 59 head on it… sounds killer.

[@TimMetz]

Thanks so much! That's about what the snare is in the video. More like late 50's because it has the silver sealer though. No tags and 3 ply.

[@NIGHTWHEEL...]

The funch and the 1st old K hit me as the faves, far right K also great

[@Stephenhaake]

Super cool stuff! The old 50's K has a gong like quality to my ears, and I really like that first one on the left as well! The Elvin cymbal definitely had muted highs and a smooth tone

[@Guardela]

Btw Tim, What a cool playing at the end of the video!! You made it again!

[@flotuc]

Amazing collection

[@TimMetz]

Thank you! (They’re not all mine)

[@vimx5]

Wonderful collection and great to hear the contrast between current and future classics. Nice of you to pull this together and post this for us! Oh, and really diggin' your playing. 🎵

[@TimMetz]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chris_d_r_u_m_s]

My favorite is the new stamp old k without the rivets. The one you have mounted highest on your right. Also I love those hi-hats!

[@renatopestana9526]

The best one for me is the new stamp on the far right. And the hats are amazing.

[@TimMetz]

Nice pick! That one is a keeper for sure.

[@ben5660-k8t]

Awesome cymbals! Those K zildjians just sound like golden jazz records. Loved that Elvin Jones special a lot though

[@TimMetz]

Thanks so much!

[@Joe-yi8xj]

The first 20" new stamp is the most New York cymbal here

[@kalebbarkley5208]

Tim! All of these cymbals sound so great!! I favor the 3 on your left side. Wow, what a great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@TimMetz]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!

[@dilankarun9172]

Scary how these YT AI's work. I'm watching a Paul Francis podcast, then checking out some Ludwig Classic Maples... next thing I know, your video pop's up ! I'm not even a Jazz drummer ! . Cool video though. 😉

[@TimMetz]

Stay tuned, I have a Paul Francis interview coming up shortly as well!

[@mikebarker9187]

I love listening to hi-fidelity sound test videos using my tinny speaker in my laptop.

[@dca8821]

The Funch is incredible for a remake style cymbal! Funch is the best K-Clone Cymbal Smith in my opinion!

[@Mat1970Thompson]

Thank you Tim. I love them all. Sonic perfection. Have you ever played any Matt Bettis pies? I’ve bought 4 now and absolutely love them. One day I will own some old K’s….. I hope! Thanks for all your videos. Man, your playing is so sweet and inspirational. ❤️☮️

[@TimMetz]

Thank you! I have not to my knowledge played a Matt Bettis. I have heard them though, especially when the cymbalholic forum was going. Thanks again for your kind words!

[@Mat1970Thompson]

@@TimMetz Thank you Tim. I’ve been getting some sweet pies (and annoying my wife with my drum cymbal hoard….ahem, collection) Hazelshould in Studio City, CA. Gerry is the owner and has one of the best cymbal shops on Reverb IMO. His videos are well done. I promise I get no $ for this shameless plug. I just wanted to share with you and your subscribers, as I’m sure y’all are serious about good sounding pies. Take care and I look forward to your next videos. ❤️☮️

[@themartian55]

The one I like most is the Funch Elvin Jones. Wow. Perfect sound. That is EXACTLY how a ride should sound like... BTW, Tim, I'm curious: what model is your hit hat stand?

[@TimMetz]

Awesome choice! It’s a Yamaha 740.

[@ryanmichelz94]

That ride from the 50s sounds like something I'd hear from a Max Roach/Clifford Brown album. Amazing

[@TimMetz]

Thanks so much!

[@Cowri]

Wohh, that Elvin ride is smooooooth

[@mikebarker9187]

One rivet is ideal. Outer edge. Steel not brass (louder). Two rivets or more reduce the duration of vibration without increasing volume of sizzle. The closer to the outer edge you place the rivet, the bigger and longer the sizzle. One. Only one.

[@mikebarker9187]

Put a rivet on a hi-hat sometime. Bottom. For the occasional open chick ssssssssss.

[@ariurip3751]

Love how those cymbals sing

[@tmaddrummer]

I honestly could not pick a best, I like them all. I have a couple of rides that I'd like to drill and rivet, but I am so afraid of screwing them up...... it's tough finding the "right" cymbal, but the search is fun! Thanks and Blessings Tim!

[@TimMetz]

Thanks so much! Maybe I'll do a video on adding rivets soon...

[@tmaddrummer]

@@TimMetz my first Zildjian way back around 1964 had rivets, and I wish I still had it. Also, are you by chance related to Norm Metz from Las Vegas? I worked with him about 40 years ago. Yes, I'm old, but I do enjoy your Jazz Drumming videos! Thanks and Blessings!

[@TimMetz]

That’s awesome! I don’t think I am related. Thanks again for your kind words!

[@Pericles777]

I saw the title and thought……that couldnt be more than 6-7 cymbals 😂😂😂

[@Encounterpart]

My personal favourites are number 1 and 2, the left side from the players perspective.

[@Dsullivann]

That funch cymbal 😍

[@mattalpweg]

everything reminds me of my music room😍

[@Joe.M]

Liked #2, #4, #5 and hi-hats.

[@krusher74]

crunchy, that's a new one

[@lukefreeman970]

If you haven’t heard of them yet, check out Nicky Moon cymbals. I think he’s the best cymbal-smith in the Americas

[@TimMetz]

Oh I have, in fact I almost bought one right before I got my new K. He makes great stuff!

[@a5dr3]

Awesome video. after collecting old k’s and a’s my whole life I don’t think they sound better than modern cymbals. In fact I usually find them inferior. I would bet that all weight being equal in a blindfold test, most people would choose the sound of a new meinl or Istanbul.

[@TimMetz]

Thanks so much! You’re probably right. That may be a fun video to do…

[@philipnestor5034]

I love those old K’s, I have a bunch myself but I really love the Fuch cymbal where are they from and where can a person buy them? I also like the Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary cymbals. Great video.

[@TimMetz]

Thanks so much! There a non affiliated link in the description to the Funch website. Have fun and let me know what you get!

[@sergiufanica4547]

Personally I really liked the old stamp but all the cymbals are really beautiful sounding. Enjoy them Tim :) Greetings from Romania.

[@TimMetz]

Thanks so much!

[@drumcoachnyc]

Very cool! I do feel that the old stamp and the last cymbal don't lose their definition while the others do (might be a problem in a band?)

[@leopoldomuniz2745]

Man this cymbal sound great I would like if you played them a wood stick to me I think it be nice or better sound with stick.

[@TimMetz]

Check this video out. See if you can tell... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZnOn62Xo6p_a5o

[@patrickberkery8854]

That old stamp... Oye como va, baby! Luscious, sultry and sexy. What a find...

[@TimMetz]

Thanks. It is incredible. I got really lucky with that one.

[@drumchanneltunnel5191]

Magnifico!

[@TimMetz]

Thank you!

[@jazzhole8208]

🙌

[@DavidKrautscheid]

try out some dream cymbals especially the dream bliss paperthins or kolberg wuhan light cymbals

[@TimMetz]

I have! Owned a few in the past even. Great cymbals!

[@DavidKrautscheid]

@@TimMetz awesome

[@jarenstrandlie8552]

How dare you play nylon tips on these cymbals? Unacceptable. Ok I forgive you. Still sounds good.

[@TimMetz]

😂 I’m not the only one.

[@anonymous_friend]

I've had a 22" zildjian ride for a long time that has bebop printed on it faintly. Dont know much about it. Do you think it has high value?

[@TimMetz]

It’s likely an old A. Value is determined by a few factors, sound, stamp (era), condition and weight. I would contact Steve maxwell for an appraisal.

[@anonymous_friend]

@@TimMetz Thanks. Hopefully it will put one of my kids through college. 😆

[@patrickberkery8854]

But those hats, too!

[@packinwood2009]

Its like choosing what keys you want on a piano...

[@TimMetz]

Or what color you want to paint to sky.

[@vernonsteinkamp1088]

I've always used nylon

[@TimMetz]

Clarity!

[@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164]

How do those cymbals add up to 7k?

[@TimMetz]

Those are of course high retail prices. But if you add them up, it gets there.

[@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164]

@@TimMetz Funch $560.00, Lauritsen $500.00, the rest are overpriced, overvalued pizza platters.

[@TimMetz]

@@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164 that is certainly one way to look at it. I tend to disagree especially about the old stamp. It’s almost impossible to find a cymbal that sounds like that outside of the old k market.

[@KOACAINE]

I would have liked to hear the old stamp without all the rivets in it

[@TimMetz]

Stay tuned. I’m about to release a video on just that.

[@markswanmusic]

Mind sharing what stick you're using?

[@TimMetz]

Absolutely, Vic Firth 8DN.

[@syjwg]

@@TimMetz Thank for the tips! A pair of nylon tip drumsticks is what I'm getting now. The wooden tips begins to break after a couple of hours "hard" playing and then when I need the "crisp" cymbal sound, I always have to search in my bag for my newest ones.

[@cmstrange]

Adult version of show and tell 😂

[@cmstrange]

I think I’m voting for the new one… err the oldest one. You know what I mean. It fills this lower sonic space behind the cymbal sound in a pretty incredible way.

[@TimMetz]

Wait till you play it. It’s crazy.

[@daniel.lopresti]

I guess their weights more or less correspond to their price then....!

[@TimMetz]

It’s almost a 1:1. Lol!

[@daniel.lopresti]

@@TimMetzI only mention that because when you started listing the weights I thought you were giving the price, and some quick mental arithmetic revealed that would not be too far off 😅

[@TimMetz]

You’re so correct. That’s hilarious.

[@Wolfiecolada]

i use nylon tips too, however, 7k? idk about that...

[@TimMetz]

If you go by high retail prices, $7k is low.

[@C_475]

7k worth of cymbals? Its somewhere between 2 Old K's And 7,000 stock cymbals

[@TimMetz]

Did you watch the video? Very strange comment.

[@titusdennington6249]

I don’t know drum stuff. They all sound the same to me 😭

[@TimMetz]

Nobody is perfect.

[@GrampaPiggie]

and this is why, as drummers and musicians, we need to constantly remind ourselves that the music comes from us, first and foremost. The gear we use merely supplements our playing.

[@j.b.55]

I’m a Formula 602 guy! Yikes…

[@TimMetz]

Man, the 602 swish/China is amazing.

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Overpriced metal. No person but the drummer could ever appreciate the expense it takes to purchase it if they could afford it.

[@TimMetz]

You could say the same about guitars, violins, Mark VI’s, pretty much any instrument.

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Right, but you don’t need to spend thousands to get a great sounding cymbal. Your YT audience is not made up of people like that.

[@TimMetz]

​@@kristopherdetar4346 I never implied you did. I just happen to be in possession of some nice cymbals and wanted to show them off to people. Kinda like having a nice car you take to car shows. What's the point if you can't share with others? I liked your wind gong video! Great sounds!

[@giuseppetomassini7662]

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