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Title: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 15, 2006, 11:48:27 AM
What's up folk - on yesterday (07.14.06), I acquired a Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China (14" - brilliant finish) for a really good price - I got rid of the 18" Zildjian A Custom China. 

I took a few photographs of it, and I wanted to share them with you.  I was also clowin' with the camera this morning, and took a few updated shots of my drumset and rig.  Here are the links: 

http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63240481

http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527175

http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527176

http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527177

http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527178

http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527179

http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527180

http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527181

http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527183

http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527184

http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527185

http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527186

http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527187

http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527188

http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527189



Enjoy!!!   ;D

Peace and practice!!! 
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 15, 2006, 12:23:33 PM
Five views and no love?  *lol*


 ;D


Peace and practice
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: JFunky on July 15, 2006, 12:48:45 PM
...I Love You, man!!! (Remember that? Old, huh?)

...Nice!  Look at all the shine.  Mr. Clean is jealous.  J, I bet you don't even play your cymbals, huh?  You just have 'em there for show?  Trophies and what not.  ;D

...I have to clean mine.  My 18" is looking like a crime scene investigation. lol
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 15, 2006, 12:58:01 PM
...I Love You, man!!! (Remember that? Old, huh?)

...Nice!  Look at all the shine.  Mr. Clean is jealous.  J, I bet you don't even play your cymbals, huh?  You just have 'em there for show?  Trophies and what not.  ;D

...I have to clean mine.  My 18" is looking like a crime scene investigation. lol

lol, I play them thangs daily!  If you think those were clean, you should  see them now... I just cleaned all of them on this morning!!! 

I'm just a clean freak!   ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: SabianKnight on July 15, 2006, 01:26:45 PM
Dag gone KNUPES....  ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

Throw you bling up!
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: sugabear on July 15, 2006, 03:59:23 PM
Nice man. I got to browsing your other pics. Is that your wife in the other pictures as well. if so, I tip my hat to you man. She's fine! :D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: drumzalicious on July 15, 2006, 05:53:16 PM
nice man i have one of those too how do you like it? also what are the cymbal specs for the rest of the kit?
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: thescientist on July 15, 2006, 05:56:59 PM
What was the really good price????  Everywhere I have seen that China it has been 170+ ?? (hate.....hate....hate....hate) J/K

I am really feeling your drumset in general and the Trick bass pedal..... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: Eccentric-Rhythm on July 15, 2006, 06:04:12 PM
Nice. Real Nice. love the pearls...
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 15, 2006, 08:09:01 PM
Nice man. I got to browsing your other pics. Is that your wife in the other pictures as well. if so, I tip my hat to you man. She's fine! :D


Thanks, man!!!  Yes, that's the Mrs.!  Thank you so much; it's a blessin'!   ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 15, 2006, 08:13:41 PM
nice man i have one of those too how do you like it? also what are the cymbal specs for the rest of the kit?

Yeah, I remember seeing one on your kit through your website.  I love it.  It's really nice and punchy - it speaks its mind, then gets out of the way!   ;D

It's a Pearl Masters MMX (#151 - Platinum Mist) - 10"x8", 12"x9" and 14"x11" with an  18"x22" bass drum. 

Here is a listing of the cymbals that I own and use (all are in brilliant finish):

Sabian 7" Mike Portnoy Max Splash
Sabian 10" HHX Evolution Splash
Zildjian 12" A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hats
Sabian 13" AAX Fusion Hats
Sabian 14" HHX Evolution Mini China
Sabian 16" Hand Hammered Dark Crash
Sabian 17" AAXPlosion Crash
Sabian 18" Hand Hammered Dark Crash
Sabian 18" HHX Ozone Crash
Sabian 18" Vault Crash
Sabian 21" Hand Hammered Raw Bell Dry Ride

Snare drums
5"x14" Virgil Donati Signature Snare Drum (4 plies of Maple and 4 plies of Birch) - made by Pearl
6"x14" G Maple (13 plies of Maple) - made by Tama Starclassic
7"x13" Akira Jimbo Signature Snare Drum (8 plies of Beech) - made by Yamaha
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 15, 2006, 08:15:54 PM
What was the really good price????  Everywhere I have seen that China it has been 170+ ?? (hate.....hate....hate....hate) J/K

I am really feeling your drumset in general and the Trick bass pedal..... ;D ;D ;D

Yes, you're right - the going rate is approximately 179.99.  I got it for $50.06.  I traded in my 18" Zildjian A Custom China for that.  I keep my things in mint condition, so they gave me a really good trade credit for it. 

Thank you so much for the props, man!  I love my Trick, too (*lol*)!!!   :o
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 15, 2006, 08:16:41 PM
Nice. Real Nice. love the pearls...

Thanks, bro!  I was havin' a little fun with the camera, and wanted you all to check out my skills!    ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: Drumma-Sheen on July 15, 2006, 08:51:03 PM
Yeah, I remember seeing one on your kit through your website.  I love it.  It's really nice and punchy - it speaks its mind, then gets out of the way!   ;D

It's a Pearl Masters MMX (#151 - Platinum Mist) - 10"x8", 12"x9" and 14"x11" with an  18"x22" bass drum. 

Here is a listing of the cymbals that I own and use (all are in brilliant finish):

Sabian 7" Mike Portnoy Max Splash
Sabian 10" HHX Evolution Splash
Zildjian 12" A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hats
Sabian 13" AAX Fusion Hats
Sabian 14" HHX Mini China
Sabian 16" Hand Hammered Dark Crash
Sabian 17" AAXPlosion Crash
Sabian 18" Hand Hammered Dark Crash
Sabian 18" HHX Ozone Crash
Sabian 18" Vault Crash
Sabian 21" Hand Hammered Raw Bell Dry Ride

Snare drums
5"x14" Virgil Donati Signature Snare Drum (4 plies of Maple and 4 plies of Birch) - made by Pearl
6"x14" G Maple (13 plies of Maple) - made by Tama Starclassic
7"x13" Akira Jimbo Signature Snare Drum (8 plies of Beech) - made by Yamaha


Yeah I have had that cymbal a few times...Im a sabian man fo sho!  Good choice cause that thing sounds too good!  But whats with the A custom hats man!  You havnt been completely delivered!   ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 15, 2006, 09:00:43 PM
I got them (and I'm keepin' them)...

'cause that thing sounds too good!


lol!!!   ;D

Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: thescientist on July 15, 2006, 10:38:00 PM
LOL....I feel you on the 12 inchers....they do sound good.  They are perfect as a second hat, or playing in quieter venues
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: Natejam71 on July 16, 2006, 12:05:53 AM
Those pictures brung tears to my eyes.. ::)...Thank you for sharing with us  ;D.. I love your set up...Stay Blessed, Nate J.
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: juSe on July 16, 2006, 12:12:23 AM
Dag gone KNUPES....  ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

Throw you bling up!

LOL!!!  You know how them PRETTY BOYS are.  j/k

Nice kit man.
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: Eccentric-Rhythm on July 16, 2006, 07:06:21 AM
Thanks, bro!  I was havin' a little fun with the camera, and wanted you all to check out my skills!    ;D

Ya I forgot to bring that up. Enjoyed your angles. Great camera work.
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 16, 2006, 12:02:50 PM
Ya I forgot to bring that up. Enjoyed your angles. Great camera work.


Thanks, man!!!   ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: juSe on July 16, 2006, 05:47:17 PM
There is one sitting on the used rack at Explorers in KC.  I have been eyeballing it since it got there.   I'm a Zildjian man....  Its mighty tempting tho....
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 16, 2006, 05:53:20 PM
There is one sitting on the used rack at Explorers in KC.  I have been eyeballing it since it got there.   I'm a Zildjian man....  Its mighty tempting tho....

Go ahead and pick it up!   ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 16, 2006, 08:47:44 PM
Dag gone NUPES....  ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

Throw you bling up!

You know how we do!!!   ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 16, 2006, 08:48:42 PM
LOL!!!  You know how them PRETTY BOYS are.  j/k

Nice kit man.

Who me?  *lol*  Nah...

Thanks for the props!!!   ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: Cherri on July 16, 2006, 09:55:21 PM
J, they do look like you don't play them. Do you clean them daily too? lol
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 16, 2006, 10:03:51 PM
I do play them (daily, at that) - ask S.K.!  I just don't put my hands on them.  I clean them as needed, which isn't often (no hands, remember?).   ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: SabianKnight on July 16, 2006, 10:23:08 PM
I do play them (daily, at that) - ask S.K.!  I just don't put my hands on them.  I clean them as needed, which isn't often (no hands, remember?).   ;D

In private he must play in white.... excuse me, creame gloves,  ;) on his cymbal grabs.  :D. Nah, j/k, on the real J works out everyday on them. Thankgoodness for VicFirth headphones, J/K.
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: fretai03 on July 16, 2006, 10:50:58 PM
Nice kit man. Another reason why I love pearl kits.

Congrats on the china purchase.  Yeah, your kit is quite clean... Your wife must be happy you clean up after yourself? :D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 17, 2006, 06:04:51 AM
Your wife must be happy you clean up after yourself? :D

It's funny, because I'm the one that does the cleanin'!  *lol* 
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: Eccentric-Rhythm on July 17, 2006, 06:43:26 AM
It's funny, because I'm the one that does the cleanin'!  *lol* 

LOL. I showed my wife your kit, and she was like whoa, are his cymbals supposed to be that shiny! haha. I cracked up. I told her its just because you dont know how to play them right.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: JFunky on July 17, 2006, 07:37:57 AM
...wahhahahahaha!  He's going to get cha, you know that right?  Here we go..... ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: Cherri on July 17, 2006, 07:39:39 AM
In private he must play in white.... excuse me, creame gloves,  ;) on his cymbal grabs.  :D. Nah, j/k, on the real J works out everyday on them. Thankgoodness for VicFirth headphones, J/K.

Great to know you guys workout together whenever possible. Did you clean your cymbals yet? CLEAN 'EM UP! lol
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: freddyfusion on July 17, 2006, 08:06:46 AM
I LOOOOOVVVVEEEEEEEE LOOKING AT DRUMS
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!

BEAUTIFUL SET MANE
A LOT OF SEPARATION BETWEEN YOUR 2ND (12"RACK?) AND 3RD (14" SUS FLOOR?) HOW DOES THAT WORK FOR YOU? IS THERE A REASON FOR THE GAP?
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: Praise_Productions on July 17, 2006, 08:12:40 AM
That is a prettiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 17, 2006, 08:28:07 AM
E-R, don't make me send you to the E.R by choppin' you to sleep! LOL

Freddy - I don't mind the interval. What would you have suggested that the shell pack include?

Cherri - they were cleaned on Saturday.
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 17, 2006, 08:29:54 AM
Praise_Productions - thanks!!!
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: Eccentric-Rhythm on July 17, 2006, 08:42:43 AM
E-R, don't make me send you to the E.R by choppin' you to sleep! LOL

Freddy - I don't mind the interval. What would you have suggested that the shell pack include?

Cherri - they were cleaned on Saturday.

haha...hey, wheres your color? You gotta have your color man. I knew that would getcha. haha.
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 17, 2006, 09:02:52 AM
What color?
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: Eccentric-Rhythm on July 17, 2006, 09:09:52 AM
What color?

Text color! we are just about the only ones that use color on our text...come on now.
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: erickicks on July 17, 2006, 09:16:51 AM
What's up folk - on yesterday (07.14.06), I acquired a Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China (14" - brilliant finish) for a really good price - I got rid of the 18" Zildjian A Custom China. 

I took a few photographs of it, and I wanted to share them with you.  I was also clowin' with the camera this morning, and took a few updated shots of my drumset and rig.  Here are the links: 

[url]http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63240481[/url]

[url]http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527175[/url]

[url]http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527176[/url]

[url]http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527177[/url]

[url]http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527178[/url]

[url]http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527179[/url]

[url]http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527180[/url]

[url]http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527181[/url]

[url]http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527183[/url]

[url]http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527184[/url]

[url]http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527185[/url]

[url]http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527186[/url]

[url]http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527187[/url]

[url]http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527188[/url]

[url]http://www.pbase.com/gt52248/image/63527189[/url]



Enjoy!!!   ;D

Peace and practice!!! 


you switched form zildjian to sabian?..........Traitor.... ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: freddyfusion on July 17, 2006, 09:22:26 AM
E-R, don't make me send you to the E.R by choppin' you to sleep! LOL

Freddy - I don't mind the interval. What would you have suggested that the shell pack include?

Cherri - they were cleaned on Saturday.


i am just used to the floor tom being closer to the second rack.......... wait did you think i meant a sound gap?
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 17, 2006, 09:24:02 AM
I'm on my BlackBerry... Ihaven't figured out how to add color...

Deah it go! Whoo!
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 17, 2006, 09:27:29 AM
I interpreted your statment as an inquiry about my tom intervals.

My set up is comfy for me. I have no qualms with it!
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: freddyfusion on July 17, 2006, 09:33:03 AM
I interpreted your statment as an inquiry about my tom intervals.

My set up is comfy for me. I have no qualms with it!

 ;D cool
i love your drums deys pertie
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 17, 2006, 09:35:36 AM
I didn't have an entire set of Zildjians to start with. I only had two - the A Custom China and the 12" A Custom Mastersound hats, which I currently own.
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: JFunky on July 17, 2006, 09:43:07 AM
...man "J" you better hurry up and figure out how to put the color in using your blackberry!  Don't think I'm going to keep on modifying your every post. ;D  I'm bored and nice, sorry. ;)
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 17, 2006, 09:51:17 AM
LOL!
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: Eccentric-Rhythm on July 17, 2006, 10:19:27 AM
...man "J" you better hurry up and figure out how to put the color in using your blackberry!  Don't think I'm going to keep on modifying your every post. ;D  I'm bored and nice, sorry. ;)

I was wondering how that was happening! haha.
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 17, 2006, 09:19:42 PM
;D cool
i love your drums deys pertie

Thanks, freddy!   ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 17, 2006, 09:21:03 PM
I noticed this icon on my replies: (http://forums.learngospelmusic.com/Themes/lgm2/images/post/wireless.gif).  It appears when I make a reply/post via my BlackBerry!  Sweet!    ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: Eccentric-Rhythm on July 17, 2006, 09:52:25 PM
I noticed this icon on my replies: ([url]http://forums.learngospelmusic.com/Themes/lgm2/images/post/wireless.gif[/url]).  It appears when I make a reply/post via my BlackBerry!  Sweet!    ;D


Ooooooohhhhh... Blackberry........gotta rub it in our noses huh? look at the cool little ICON that I get with my BLACKBERRY.  ;D ;D I clicked on it, hoping it was going to send you a text message or call you or something...but it just refreshed the page.

God Bless.
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 17, 2006, 09:55:46 PM
Maybe I should have said my wireless phone.    ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: Eccentric-Rhythm on July 17, 2006, 09:59:14 PM
Maybe I should have said my wireless phone.    ;D

haha. Man, no one can get ahead without someone chopping them down huh? haha.  ;D ;D How is the Blackberry anyway? who is your carrier? I am with tmobile and I got that stupid Razr phone...tempted to switch to a handheld, just not sure if its really worth it.

God Bless.
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 17, 2006, 10:03:03 PM
haha. Man, no one can get ahead without someone chopping them down huh? haha.  ;D ;D How is the Blackberry anyway? who is your carrier? I am with tmobile and I got that stupid Razr phone...tempted to switch to a handheld, just not sure if its really worth it.

God Bless.

Motorolas are just a pretty face and nothing more.  I've had my 'Berry since October of 2005.  I love it.  It's worth it.  I am thinking of getting the 8700 series soon.  That's how much I like it.  T

T-Mobile power!    ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: Eccentric-Rhythm on July 17, 2006, 10:13:41 PM
Motorolas are just a pretty face and nothing more.  I've had my 'Berry since October of 2005.  I love it.  It's worth it.  I am thinking of getting the 8700 series soon.  That's how much I like it.  T

T-Mobile power!    ;D

T-Mobile too huh? wow. small world. haha. My wife and I are thinking about the Sidekick 3, Berry 8700 or MDA. we just dont know which way to go yet. Soon enough I hope. You are right about Motorolas, especially the RAZR. just looks...nothing but looks.

God Bless.
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: JFunky on July 17, 2006, 10:20:20 PM
...man what-ever. ::)  I'll take the Crunch Berries anyday. ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: Eccentric-Rhythm on July 17, 2006, 10:24:08 PM
...man what-ever. ::)  I'll take the Crunch Berries anyday. ;D

You got it Cap'n.
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 17, 2006, 10:40:09 PM
...man what-ever. ::)  I'll take the Crunch Berries anyday. ;D

Those are the best!  I just had two bowls, bruh!   ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: Drumworkshop on July 18, 2006, 12:39:19 AM
nice kit...had to put on my shades 8)...i've cleaned my cymbals abt 2 times in the last 2 years!!! :-\ you make me want to pull out the Groove Juice
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 18, 2006, 05:42:31 AM
nice kit...had to put on my shades 8)...i've cleaned my cymbals abt 2 times in the last 2 years!!! :-\ you make me want to pull out the Groove Juice


Thank you...  I don't use Groove Juice, though.  Here is what I use: 

(http://images.wwbw.com/products/full/Sabian/61023Nn.jpg)


Walaahhhh!!!!    ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 18, 2006, 06:19:41 AM
Walaahhhh!!!!    ;D

Oh yeah, you have to 'sang' that thang (word) like Louis Armstrong.  It's supposed to be "Voila!!!!", but is has a better effect that way, lol!!!   ;D
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: JFunky on July 18, 2006, 08:27:55 AM
...wee wee.  Thanks for the cymbal cleaning tip by the way "J". ;)  I'll be on that 18" this week.  Off to purchase the Sabian Cymbal Cleaner I go....
Title: Re: ::: Sabian HHX Evolution Mini China :::
Post by: j_kay on July 18, 2006, 02:53:58 PM
No problem, man! Let me know how it works out for ya!