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what cymbals should i get?

ZeAaron - Sun, 06/21/2009 - 09:54

im in the market for new cymbals. right now im using sabian B8s on my kit, and Zildian zXts at the high school wear i play set in jazz band.

i love em both ya know? especially the zXt's. they have the bright, and heavy sound im lookin for, the perfect ping on the ride and the hats ahave a great chich.

but im lookin for new ones, and i kinda want to experience other brands of cymbals. so does anyone have any ideas as to what cymbals i should look into?

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D3Pantera Says Re: what cymbals should i get?

Submitted On: Monday, Jun 22, 2009 - 9:41 PM

I am partial to Zildjian A's . I am always shopping for cymbals. I am very impressed with the new Zildjian K Hybrids. To me they are a happy medium between the A's and K's. For hats try out some 15 in A Customs. Best hats I have ever heard.

ZeAaron Says Re: what cymbals should i get?

Submitted On: Monday, Jun 22, 2009 - 8:37 PM

i heard a customs break easy, or was that z customs? ill check out a customs too, thanks

Edster Says Re: what cymbals should i get?

Submitted On: Monday, Jun 22, 2009 - 6:55 PM

Hi there ZeAaron. I prefer and use a full set of Zildjian "A" Customs. They are about as good as you can get in my book if your pocket book will allow. Every time I am at the local music store, I will try out the other brands to find that I am really into the "A" Customs that I currently own. I also have an extensive collection of vintage Zildjian Platinums, which I pull out once in a while, but these are about as rare as hens teeth these days. Don't forget that vintage cymbals can improve with age like a fine wine and there are alot of them available still on sites like eBay and craigslist. Best of luck in your search!

ZeAaron Says Re: what cymbals should i get?

Submitted On: Monday, Jun 22, 2009 - 12:24 PM

i have never heard a better china than the MB10s, and the meduim crashes are so punchy! i love it, i think ive made my decision. byzance are a little too pricey right now, because im fifteen, but a good goal to upgrade too. thanks alot guys

ThatDrummerKid Says Re: what cymbals should i get?

Submitted On: Monday, Jun 22, 2009 - 9:23 AM

There are all kinds of great cymbals on the market. I personally love the Byzance series from Meinl. They sound great, and most of the ride cymbals you get are crashable :] Good rock, and jazz cymbals! They are a bit pricy :]

ZeAaron Says Re: what cymbals should i get?

Submitted On: Sunday, Jun 21, 2009 - 6:11 PM

checkin out some meinl series. love the mb10s and mb8s, and the sound casters. aside from the rides. good idea, thaks for pinting mienl out to me

ZeAaron Says Re: what cymbals should i get?

Submitted On: Sunday, Jun 21, 2009 - 5:52 PM

hows the sastain on em? do they go on for days or are the sharp?

ZeAaron Says Re: what cymbals should i get?

Submitted On: Sunday, Jun 21, 2009 - 5:25 PM

do they sound entry level trash can liddy, or do they have a decent tone? do you own them?

guitarvaughn Says Re: Re: what cymbals should i get?

Submitted On: Sunday, Jun 21, 2009 - 5:32 PM

They have amazing tone imo. Yes I do own them, they very durable, open up nicely. the only downfall might be the ride cymbal it tends to ring but then again it has a huge bell with an amazing ping. seriously for shelling out $240 you wont be dissappointed

but if you have the money the Meinl Bryzance cymbals far surpass the Zil A customs forsure =)