I have first gen 60's NBs. As with Olddrumgeek, my Top Hat has a crack, but it's only a few millimeters at the edge and doesn't buzz. They're great Hi Hats and always in my cymbal bag. I have owned the newer type, let's say New New Beats which I found a little higher pitched. Overall the Old New Beats are darker and what I prefer about the 60's ones is that "chick" sound you get from them when keeping time with the foot pedal. It's a very pronounced "chick" due to maybe a heavier bottom hat of around 1100 grams. The top is around 770 grams. They're great Hi Hats. I hope you get a chance to try out a few pairs, old and new.

thanks for the added comments guys. I've been looking at ebay n gc site to get an idea on prices. cheapest set i found so far are used n around 160. including shipping. im not sure which size i want yet, 14s or 15s. i'd like a set of 70s, how do i tell them from newer ones?

John, you'll have to give me a review when you try yours out.

The New Beats are great all around hats. I sold my Quick Beats and Sabian AAX hats, and kept only the newer 14" New Beats. Didn't feel I needed anything else.

hey guys, just thought id tell ya...i got a set of new beats headed my way. thank you Jerry.

ill give my review once they get here and i give em a try. woohoo cant wait!

Thanks for the kind words Robyn. Just remember, if you don't like them you get your money back! Jerry.

this guy right here...he's da man. all around great guy, who goes out of his way to please. {or my money back} that don't happen every day.

Thank you very much Sir!

Nice Robyn. I hope they are the perfect set for you. What size did you end up going with? Either way Zild A NB's are great cymbals.

Try them upside down too :)

Don't forget the heavier one goes on the bottom.;)

I`ve used 14" and 15" new beats for years and they are older ones.I like the 14`s for rock and the 15`s are for general use as they fit into most styles of music very well.I`m sure you can`t go wrong with either size.Enjoy when you get yours...

Wayne