"make sure the hammer material isn't already bashed to hell."
This is the only part i dont get ... anyhow its all brand new stuff, so maybe that answers the question...
no ive played before, actually what you said helped, i didnt know if i should tighten from top to bottom, then 1 oclock to 7 oclock, etc, (across the head, not next lug or whatever to the right) ... but next week i will have my buddy do a serious tweaking.
Thanks! I gotta go get a ride stand, only thing i forgot ... this zildjian ride sounds awesome ... my friend told me to get paistes but listening to them, no fucking comparison if you ask me...
thanks again
