Links Mentioned In Chat Gruv-x is a FANTASTIC attachment! https://gruv-x.com/ Paul’s IG account: https://www.instagram.com/cymbalcraftsman/?hl=en Stephens video on taping cymbals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYcX8EolLYU&t=403s Stephens vid with rdavidr on the wuhans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJfpnlPqwVE&t=434s Mike Mangini (of Dream Theatre) slow mo cymbals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8Gxut0odyc Sabian Omni: https://sabian.com/hhx-omni/ JD Beck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCnrYD9HaRg Jumplinks to Student Questions: 00:00:23 - Intro with Paul! 00:01:26 - Why did Paul flash freeze cymbals? 00:04:05 - What has Paul been up to since parting with Zildjian? 00:10:22 - What's the difference between beginner cymbals & higher end cymbals? 00:17:33 - Can you explain metal spinning for cymbals? 00:21:45 - Are hihats, rides, & crash cymbals made out of the same thing? 00:22:38 - I have a k custom dark, but would like to find something more gentle, any suggestions? 00:27:06 - Thoughts on buying cymbals online? 00:28:51 - Thoughts on the consistency of cymbals? 00:32:50 - Thoughts on buying cymbal packs? 00:37:41 - Thoughts on Sabian AAX cymbals? 00:39:01 - History of Zildjian & Sabian. 00:44:00 - Thoughts on china & "efx" cymbals? 00:48:43 - Does Paul collect Premiere Drums? 00:53:45 - Paul shares a story about Elvin Jones. 01:00:58 - Thoughts on vintage cymbals? 01:18:40 - Paul's mindset after parting ways with Zildjian. 01:29:40 - How to break cymbals? 01:34:30 - What did Roger Taylor use on Fat Bottom Girls? 01:38:00 - How does the bell affect the sound? 01:42:22 - What drummers really impressed Paul? 01:45:55 - What exercises do you still do having learned as a beginner? 01:48:53 - Housekeeping