@@gabe1655 Agreed! The fidelity of Carter’s video’s and his demo playing (of cymbals AND drums) are superior to almost anything on the web, including the manufacturers themselves (save Meinl)
I have two 20s and a 22" Z. Also the Mel Lewis 22". The Mel has more nuance and subtlety, but those 55 year old Zildjians have that classic, spot on irreducible sound.
Honestly man, I can just listen to your grooves all day long. Besides leaving this comment on the youtubes, I'm getting tons of stuff done while working from home. Thanks for doing these!
I got mine at Memphis Drum Shop 2 years ago. Its my favorite cymbal. Every time I walk by it I have to stop and play it And I do believe they have 1 or 2 in stock, or did a month or so ago.
That Agop Trash Hit was one of the coolest sounding cymbals I've heard in a while, and that mean old tin pie sounds pretty darn good, too. Your playing is fantastic!
I just bought the 26" 30th Anniversary ride. Mine is around 3250g, and it is THE most inspiring cymbal to play. You could never describe it as a multi-purpose ride, but wow! Nothing else like it, with that fiery, smokey roaring wash. Amazing.
Been playing for 52 years...and I have always said, "the man with the most cymbals at the end of day wins." I think you won...and I don't think I have ever seen a better drummer.
@@carrotsoup7264 Zultan cymbals are made by Turkish for Thomann. They are better than Sabian B8, Paiste PST line and Zildjian S, ZHT, ZXT and ZBT, because they are made of b20 alloy
Great video, Carter -- thanks for taking the time to put these up. I appreciate that your don't try to play the same thing in the same spot on each ride, but, as far as I can tell, let the ride bring up what it will for you as a player. It's a great window into how a practiced drummer with great feel approaches gear. Obviously every ride has its own personality, but as I have started recording more I've found that I really like thinner, bigger rides and smaller, thicker rides. Also, for those of you who haven't gotten it yes, check out Carter's book! I've been spending all week on the first page...
I enjoy how you use the potetial of a ride cymbal to the maximum :) As a die hard Agop man (especially Turk and Special Edition models) I liked the sound of every piece. And that Crazy Chinese ride sounded ridiculous crazy!
Man, I can't tell you how bummed I am at the vintage Zildjian because I was thinking these were all Istanbul and I wasn't watching the screen, but when I heard it I instantly ran back to see what it was. Istanbul is my favorite modern cymbal maker, but I'm realizing we're never going to beat those 50s/60s Zildjians.
Oh man, that tin antique! Whaaaat the.... That thing sounds amazing. Not likely to come across that sound again anytime soon, nice score. I was expecting more, well, ‘tinny’ - but it has a nice stick and a warm crash like a fine thin Turkish bronze. Who knew? Lol, you probably just set the tin cymbal market afire, hijinks and price-gouging will ensue.
Wonderful video, amazing array of pies, and the best playing I could hope to find. Thanks for making this one Carter. Your videos are the best, and the sound quality is golden.
I have a 19" NS12 Meinl thing from the late 80s (I think, that was a long time ago) that sounds remarkably similar to the Crazy Wuhan ride. Best $10 I ever spent.
@@cartermclean yeah i figured as much.....keep it going my man...your quickly becoming one cat I love listening too....my dude Arthur Sadowsky put me unto you a while back....groove on playa..
Rain Song73 I use them and they’re top notch. One of the best sounding hi-hats, Paiste can do no wrong. Also, if you’re a big Bonham guy judging off your name (could be wrong), he used them.
Awesome ride cymbals! Listening to Carter McLean is always a pleasure for me! What a drumming! Only problem for me is I'm not able to play like you :-D
Great vids, extremely musical, you got such a great had at this, blah blah blah. That mask been staring at us for a while.....da hell man. Keep playing, but what up
Consider using the MJC2 by Vic Firth. These were Carter's favourite before he got his own pair. A longer tip en slightly thinner than the 5A Classic. The stick makes a lot of contact with the surface you're hitting because of the longer tip. They feel A-MA-ZING.
Fantastic and helpful in every way Carter! What is the weight of the 17" Trad Dark Crash you're playing? Too bad the modern day Zildjians don't sound as sweet as the 22" A you're playing...... bummer there! The 22" Medium Signature is soooo good! Please let me know when you're ready to part with your Matt C, it's the best for me! 23" Joey is very smooth and reminds me a bit like my 22" Mel...... 23" Sig is sweet and Jazzy! I've got a Meinl 26 that is my most favorite cymbal, a bit darker than yours, and you gotta love that BIG wobble! That last Tin is quite a find and has a very interesting shape, any ideas about it Carter, maybe Chinese? Thanks and Blessings!
It allows you to raise the cymbal quite high but to avoid having to lift your elbow to ride it. It's a very common way for "jazz" playing. Just try it!
Julien Beghain - It’s to promotes the definition. These thinner rides open up easily. By hitting them more at an angle with the tip of the stick you can get more definition out of a thinner cymbal without having it wash out.
I got the 22" med sig and 22" 30th but I'm thinking of selling the 30th. it just seems to abrasive in a live setting and the med sig covers just about everything I need.
For me my favorites were 22” trad dark, 23” Matt C, and 24” Joey W..but I would find a place somewhere around my kit for that 20” trash hit..unbelievable cymbals!
My take away from this is that Carter’s touch makes every ride sound amazing. Ridiculous musicality. But on a different note thanks for these demos, they are really helpful and I ordered my Mel Lewis ride today!
Memphis Drum Shop: we do the best demos
Carter McLean: hold my ride cymbal.
nah mds does not have the best demos, but they are probably the best cymbal dealer there is
Cymbalsonly is the best dealer for me :)
MDS probably has the clearest demos besides Carter
@@gabe1655 Agreed! The fidelity of Carter’s video’s and his demo playing (of cymbals AND drums) are superior to almost anything on the web, including the manufacturers themselves (save Meinl)
@@rushour144 Drum Center NH kinda has better audio
3:06 - Super Mario quote lol love it
13:41 30th ride is gooood complex sound!! best jazz ride cymbal
I kept coming back at the Z old A. It' s got so much history in its sound and it delivers so right.
I have two 20s and a 22" Z. Also the Mel Lewis 22". The Mel has more nuance and subtlety, but those 55 year old Zildjians have that classic, spot on irreducible sound.
That Mel Lewis ride is pretty much what an all-around ride should sound like..
i got the 18 inch crash ride , its a very musical piece of metal , you really get the feeling to buy an instrument with this series !
I got the 21“ Version. Such a Perfect Cymbal
@@sebastianeverding4411want do u think about the 21 Version ?
Had the pleasure of seeing The Mel Lewis Orchestra ft. Mel Tormé at Carnegie Hall 1987.
Mel 22" here. When I go fishing for new sounds I always come back. My vocalist wife says it just has more gears.
Honestly man, I can just listen to your grooves all day long. Besides leaving this comment on the youtubes, I'm getting tons of stuff done while working from home. Thanks for doing these!
I like that ride.
Absolutely the most useful example I have ever heard. This as I am shopping for a ride at the moment. Thank you.
would definitely recommend the joey waronker, it'll do most of what you want it to
that agop 26" sounds just majestic I wish I could try such a big ride, never seen something like it in a shop or elsewhere.
I got mine at Memphis Drum Shop 2 years ago. Its my favorite cymbal. Every time I walk by it I have to stop and play it
And I do believe they have 1 or 2 in stock, or did a month or so ago.
I have the 24 and it’s spectacular. If you can’t justify getting a 26 I highly recommend the 24
It's $880 and it's loud AF
checkout red cymbals traditional 26" ride
That Agop Trash Hit was one of the coolest sounding cymbals I've heard in a while, and that mean old tin pie sounds pretty darn good, too. Your playing is fantastic!
I just bought the 26" 30th Anniversary ride. Mine is around 3250g, and it is THE most inspiring cymbal to play. You could never describe it as a multi-purpose ride, but wow! Nothing else like it, with that fiery, smokey roaring wash. Amazing.
Phenomenal drummer. I notice when Carter rolls on the toms he goes up the toms usually, not down the toms. Interesting.
0:51 that crash gave me life
Je pensais pas redevenir fan d’un batteur à 55 ans... après boham et coppland j’ai retrouvé un maître ! Merci c’est inspirant, et vibrant !
Honestly i would take any ride after 5:24 . they all sound so different , yet so good
now THIS is what i wanted to see
Been playing for 52 years...and I have always said, "the man with the most cymbals at the end of day wins." I think you won...and I don't think I have ever seen a better drummer.
26" Anniversary is incredible. Heard one on a gig before and was blown away
Everything about this is amazing. Thanks Carter.
Totally agree!
Of all the drummers available on UA-cam, when I want to listen to someone play I go right to your videos. Thanks
i only have a zultan dark energy 22" lol
but I think Istanbul makes the best cymbals on the market
Hey don't be ashamed of your zultan, thay make really good cymbals ! (Also for this price...)
@@carrotsoup7264 Zultan cymbals are made by Turkish for Thomann. They are better than Sabian B8, Paiste PST line and Zildjian S, ZHT, ZXT and ZBT, because they are made of b20 alloy
I could just listen to you play with no other music
drooling!
Tasty AF cymbals, double as tasty af drumming!
WOW!
Your studio is LITERALLY HEAVEN. Also, I'm just watching every video you have now cause they sound so good and look so good. Thank u
13:35 The ol' da-na da da-na duh HEY! tag. Classic.
I love the sound of those drums man, the tunning is perfect
Why does the no brand tin cymbal lowkey sound the best lmaooooo
Spencer Reynen I wonder what history it has
sounds badass
What the hell you doing with a Corona cymbal?
@@michaelphillippi4676 hm?
Probably because its being played by a master
These feature film videos you make are SOO AMAZING. So much to learn every time
Great video. Thanks. The Mel Lewis 21" is my favourite, but the Idris sounds very nice, as does that old Zildjian A.
It's a revelation getting into acoustic drumming. This presentation is the bomb!
Great video, Carter -- thanks for taking the time to put these up. I appreciate that your don't try to play the same thing in the same spot on each ride, but, as far as I can tell, let the ride bring up what it will for you as a player. It's a great window into how a practiced drummer with great feel approaches gear.
Obviously every ride has its own personality, but as I have started recording more I've found that I really like thinner, bigger rides and smaller, thicker rides.
Also, for those of you who haven't gotten it yes, check out Carter's book! I've been spending all week on the first page...
So I love big cymbals, two 24" rides currently. But I cannot believe how much I love that 19" ride!! Holy cow
That Mel Lewis ride is heaven.Does it all.
I enjoy how you use the potetial of a ride cymbal to the maximum :)
As a die hard Agop man (especially Turk and Special Edition models) I liked the sound of every piece. And that Crazy Chinese ride sounded ridiculous crazy!
Man, I can't tell you how bummed I am at the vintage Zildjian because I was thinking these were all Istanbul and I wasn't watching the screen, but when I heard it I instantly ran back to see what it was.
Istanbul is my favorite modern cymbal maker, but I'm realizing we're never going to beat those 50s/60s Zildjians.
You're doing just phenomenal work here. Making the best of COVID with deep sonic nerdery. Love it
That Vintage A is by far the best to my ears. Lovely!!!
Without question best drum channel on UA-cam. Fight me.
That Istanbul ride/crash 19 inch one of the best for that price
masterful playing as always
These sounds are utterly gorgeous …
I found a 26" 30th anniversary and had to do it. It's your fault, as I told my wife. It's amazing! Thanks for the demo.👍👍
That Mel Lewis is something else. Btw tasty playing
Signature 23" fantastic!!!! Makes one week it i bought... HAPPY!!!!! REGARDS from ARGENTINA!!
Soo sweet bro.. really I love the way you communicate with your kit
I love the 19 xist dry and the 23 signature 😍
Oh man, that tin antique! Whaaaat the.... That thing sounds amazing. Not likely to come across that sound again anytime soon, nice score. I was expecting more, well, ‘tinny’ - but it has a nice stick and a warm crash like a fine thin Turkish bronze. Who knew? Lol, you probably just set the tin cymbal market afire, hijinks and price-gouging will ensue.
B20 is named for the 20% tin content cymbals that people call tinny usually are b10 or b8 with less tin ironically, murat diril even uses b27
Time stamp?
It is so much pleasure to watch and hear. Thanks!
You have such nice touch and feel on the drums. Love to see some transcriptions of you playing time. You play great!
Man when your listening to this Monster play through monitors.... I wouldn't mind sitting in front of a computer forever!!!!!
I’m a big signature fan, but the Matt Chamberlin and 26” 30 Anniversary rides were also stand outs to me. Any cymbal you play sounds good!
You sold me on the Idris Muhammed. In fact I just jumped over to Istanbul after being a long holdout. The 20 Turk China was the start.
Another Great Demo Carter! You have an amazing collection of cymbals! Always wanted to get a big ride like a 24” or 26” 🤩
You mean the mask? I dont think its considered a symbol. A dove is a symbol, or a cross.
I could study/work/chill to this all day. This is bliss. Thanks man, keep it up
im on a journey for the perfest ride. probably never find it but what wonderful journey
What absolutely superb playing.... Fantastic!
Wonderful video, amazing array of pies, and the best playing I could hope to find. Thanks for making this one Carter. Your videos are the best, and the sound quality is golden.
That's a dream ride collection.
Love all your vids. Inspiring & just..waay cool 😎 Thank you
All good sounding cymbals.
El mejor ! Carter Mc Lean !!
That sounds awesome
I love the sound you're getting from those sticks! Hope they're being released soon!
Your videos make me feel 3 ways
1: I want to go play right now
2: I need to practice
3: throw my drums the fuck out after seeing what you can do
That 20 crazy Wuhan is incredible
This first 30th 22" is too good to be true. That's it.
I have a 19" NS12 Meinl thing from the late 80s (I think, that was a long time ago) that sounds remarkably similar to the Crazy Wuhan ride. Best $10 I ever spent.
His smooth fills and cymbal technique reminds me a little of Akira Tana.
Always a treat to see you playing, sir.👍
I dont care that much about the cymbals. Im just here to enjoy your jams
Well it's official. My Ludwig Classic Maples need some Agops. Mel Lewis here I come.
That 26” is to die for. What a cymbal.
All sound cool the 22” Agop 30th is the one though.
So in love with Istanbul Agop's rides!
Is that 20' OM a crash, or a special one for you?
Ugh those 30th anniversary rides
Groove...groove ..groove.groove!!!!
what a insane selection dude... loved it all.
Yo Carter your kit and cymbal set up absolutely music to the ears...18" bass drum or a 20"?
Peterson Alkintor 12x18”
@@cartermclean yeah i figured as much.....keep it going my man...your quickly becoming one cat I love listening too....my dude Arthur Sadowsky put me unto you a while back....groove on playa..
Rain Song73 I use them and they’re top notch. One of the best sounding hi-hats, Paiste can do no wrong. Also, if you’re a big Bonham guy judging off your name (could be wrong), he used them.
@@rainsong7327 not sure if carter is the best guy to ask since he's an agop guy
Rain Song73 if you want paiste I vote 602 or masters dark series
That damn TIN ride sounds so good! wth
I have the exact same sleep no more mask.
I was waiting for you to play 24" jazz ride!
I bought that one about 10 years ago and barely played it/never recorded with it
I love so much your balans🔥so totaly super cool Man.
Well, this is very appropriate - I am actually looking for a ride. Thanks, Carter! Insane as always...
Awesome ride cymbals! Listening to Carter McLean is always a pleasure for me! What a drumming! Only problem for me is I'm not able to play like you :-D
Awesome playing awesome video
Nice ride and playing. Good stuff.
Great vids, extremely musical, you got such a great had at this, blah blah blah. That mask been staring at us for a while.....da hell man. Keep playing, but what up
I can't wait until your stick is released. It looks similar to the Peter Erskine Ride Stick from VF, and I really like that one.
It does i think carters is even sharper at the tip tho im stoked to try them finally been waiting awhile
Consider using the MJC2 by Vic Firth. These were Carter's favourite before he got his own pair. A longer tip en slightly thinner than the 5A Classic. The stick makes a lot of contact with the surface you're hitting because of the longer tip. They feel A-MA-ZING.
The turk and idris Muhammad ones probably had the best sounding bells
Fantastic and helpful in every way Carter! What is the weight of the 17" Trad Dark Crash you're playing? Too bad the modern day Zildjians don't sound as sweet as the 22" A you're playing...... bummer there! The 22" Medium Signature is soooo good! Please let me know when you're ready to part with your Matt C, it's the best for me! 23" Joey is very smooth and reminds me a bit like my 22" Mel...... 23" Sig is sweet and Jazzy! I've got a Meinl 26 that is my most favorite cymbal, a bit darker than yours, and you gotta love that BIG wobble! That last Tin is quite a find and has a very interesting shape, any ideas about it Carter, maybe Chinese? Thanks and Blessings!
PLAY SO GOOD
Always wondered why you tilt your cymbals so much ? Is that just your preferred way of playing ? Or is their some technical advantage
It allows you to raise the cymbal quite high but to avoid having to lift your elbow to ride it. It's a very common way for "jazz" playing. Just try it!
The stick response and feel is so much different with a tilted ride.
this comment made me think... i put my shit up high and tilted like this and it feels so dope! try it
Julien Beghain - It’s to promotes the definition. These thinner rides open up easily. By hitting them more at an angle with the tip of the stick you can get more definition out of a thinner cymbal without having it wash out.
I got the 22" med sig and 22" 30th but I'm thinking of selling the 30th. it just seems to abrasive in a live setting and the med sig covers just about everything I need.
For me my favorites were 22” trad dark, 23” Matt C, and 24” Joey W..but I would find a place somewhere around my kit for that 20” trash hit..unbelievable cymbals!
great stuff carter!! lots of talent/work go into making a video like this! hats off!
Wow, nice video. Some nice cymbals there. I like the Agop Signatures.
This is some really nice playing!
My take away from this is that Carter’s touch makes every ride sound amazing. Ridiculous musicality. But on a different note thanks for these demos, they are really helpful and I ordered my Mel Lewis ride today!
What mask indeed, great sounds and playing.
I like the brighter pretty pies --- Joey W and the old A get my vote. That old tin at the end -- must be an MIJ right?