sweet precious metals you have there. how are the hybrid hats fairing?
The hybrids were actually a surprise... They told me that I would get the cymbals I put in the application form's current cymbal set-up portion. At first, I was kinda disappointed coz they would be giving me the same cymbals I had then. (13" K/Z, 18" Projection Crash, 19" Projection Crash, 20" A Rock Ride) When they gave me the cymbal package, I was expecting the 13" K/Zs also. When my drumtech slid them out of the plastic bag, I saw the big K of the top hi-hat. I said to myself, "Wow... new K/Zs..." But after a second, The center portion gleamed under the lights... My eyes widend as I realized that they were the new Hybrids!
Apparently, JB was out of stock of K/Zs so they substituted them with the Hybrids without telling me. They were also out of 18" Projections so they gave me the 18" Medium Crash instead. I'm not complainting for the substituted cymbals though! I would take them anytime!
I used the new Hybrids in our gig in Santiago City, Isabela last Sunday. (In the middle of a Signal number 4!) I was excited to hear them live for the very first time... But Honestly, I didn't like them as much as I liked my K/Zs. I was looking for the solid 'chick' sound that the K/Zs had. The Hybrids gave out a 'quick wash' sound everytime I hit them closed. I guess the Hybrids are not designed for loud playing applications. Another thing, we played in a gymnasium full of people, so the adrenaline levels were kinda high. So if I played it softly, the 'chick' sound would end up being eaten up by the cheers of the crowd and the electrified growls of guitars. The Hybrids though, sound good with it hit open albeit a darker sound. It's not as loud as the K/Zs... Just perfect... Not too overpowering.
The Hybrids would be perfect in small venue settings. I'm excited to hear them there... I wouldn't recommend them if you're looking for a solid 'chick' sound... But, that's just my opinion... To each his own, as they say...