which brand of cymbals do u play? [Archive]

Cyber-Bix

12-16-2002, 05:54 AM

Take a look here
http://66.40.220.17/showthread.php?s=&threadid=757
I would choose "other". I play UFIP cymbals. Great italian brand. Actually I have only one UFIP (china) and others are SABIAN B8. But UFIPs sound so cool that I'll replace SABIAN with other UFIP soon.

Maark

12-16-2002, 02:46 PM

PAiSTe all the way. Only brand with the sound I love.

sk8drummer

12-16-2002, 08:12 PM

I use Paiste. and i started using them because i saw that a lot of pro drummers used Paiste so i tryed them. I think they have a nice strong sound to them. I am gonna get some Zildjian ZXT hi hats in about 2 weeks though.

Nicko McBrain

12-17-2002, 02:12 PM

I have :

-20" ride
-14" hats
-16" crash
-10" splash

all Sabian Pro Sonix.

I love them, but the ride rings just a bit to much, so I may replace with a Zildjian A Ping ride, one of those days, and I also need another crash, but quieter, cuz' the Sabian is really good for rock, but I also sometimes play lighter rock, and jazz.
I like Paiste innovations and Zildjian A customs, so my next crash could be one of these.;)

Jonas Sperl

12-17-2002, 02:49 PM

Paiste is the only real choice...well...for me anyway...I won't own anything else.

punkkk21

12-17-2002, 08:23 PM

I play mostly zildjian, but I want to get a Wuhan cymbal. They're inexpensive, but I like their trashy sound.

JOHNSON

12-18-2002, 01:24 PM

zildjian oh......and 1 wuhan (20" china)

OWIMdrummer

12-18-2002, 06:32 PM

Yeah sorry about that Cyber-Bix. I meant to put UFIP in there but i forgot. My drum teacher has a UFIP splash and its awesome! They're supposed to be real good quality for the price aren't they?

SLIPKNOT1

12-18-2002, 08:53 PM

Zildjian, Paiste's crack too easily. They sound good though.

Jonas Sperl

12-18-2002, 11:17 PM

Originally posted by SLIPKNOT1
Zildjian, Paiste's crack too easily.

I've actually found the opposite the case. Zildjians seemed to crack too easily for me, and I prefer the sound Paiste have, as well as the fact that they are far more consistant from cymbal to cymbal as compared to Zildjian.

griffix

12-19-2002, 08:09 AM

I play Zildjians all the way. Mainly a mix of A's, Z Customs and Effects

LiLdRuMmERbOy?

12-19-2002, 01:47 PM

I used to play Sabian, but I'm currently in the process of switching to Zildjian. I saw that a lot of pro's prefer Zildjian to Sabian.

Rictovian

12-20-2002, 02:38 AM

I've read some other replies on the other messages about your cymbals cracking!?!?!

Dont's meant o sound harsh, but you should really make sure that you select the right cymbal for the right sound of music you wish to play, cymbals like Zildjian, Sabian and Paiste are just to expensive to break!

ARGH!

Vaughany

Wolfix

12-20-2002, 07:15 AM

I've been looking at new ride cymbals (most websites have audio clips of the different cymbal sounds. makes shopping so much easier!) and I settled on either the Sabian Pro Sonix 20" or the Sabian Phil Collins signature ride. Both have a really nice warm, bright tone with good stick definition. Not too clangy and no dark overtones. Very clean all rounders.

To tell the truth I wasn't too happy with any of the Zildjian rides. They make some great effects cymbals, though!

Check out Bosphorus for a really raw and layered sound.

Cyber-Bix

12-20-2002, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by OWIMdrummer
Yeah sorry about that Cyber-Bix. I meant to put UFIP in there but i forgot. My drum teacher has a UFIP splash and its awesome! They're supposed to be real good quality for the price aren't they?

Sure. My china costs 175 euro (about 175$) and it sounds awesome.

CaMinO

12-20-2002, 05:36 PM

I'm a Zildjian guy but I've heard and enjoyed some Sabian cymbals. I use Zildjians cuz I love the K and K Custom line! I think that K's and K Customs are simply unique and inimitable.

All high-end cymbals from Sabian, Zildjian and Paiste shouldn't be breaking easily. You break cymbals by:
1. Tigthening them too much on the stand. You gotta let them be a bit loose.
2. Hitting them the wrong way. Avoid hitting a cymbal such as a crash or splash directly as you would hit a drumhead, hit it at an angle and slide your stick to the side (sort of an L motion with your stick).
3. Choosing the wrong cymbals for your musical situation. Don't buy an A Paper-Thin Crash if you're gonna play Black or Death Metal.

Qbs

12-21-2002, 08:00 AM

hi
i use a mixture of Istanbul Agop, and Paiste but i'm thinking of changing my paiste (hi hat & ride) for istanbul
regards
Qbs

snoopfrogg7

12-21-2002, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by Jonas Sperl

I've actually found the opposite the case. Zildjians seemed to crack too easily for me, and I prefer the sound Paiste have, as well as the fact that they are far more consistant from cymbal to cymbal as compared to Zildjian.

i must agree paiste is by far the most consistant brand that ive ever tried...but its rare that u find a "bad" sounding zildjian, its just that some are better than others. Then again, the good zildjians are way awesome. as for the cracking thing, ive never had a zildjian or paiste crack, so i dont really have any opinions on that.

luvmydrumz

12-21-2002, 07:32 PM

I primarily have all Zildjian A's and I just added a 14" Wuhan china.

vanillaCOKE2k2

12-23-2002, 08:58 AM

I play sabian and zildjians but i am bout to go all zildjians. Acustom, Kcustom, A, and FX cymbals.

pearldrummer54

12-24-2002, 12:41 PM

I have 2 zildjians(A+Z custom), 1 sabian HHX, and a Paiste alpha. I really dont like the paiste, its just not the sound i want. I hope to replace it with a Zildjian Z custom soon.

jddrummer666

12-25-2002, 12:14 AM

I play Zildjian A and A Custom and 1 Sabian Hand hammered. I think that quality of both are perfect. You shouldnt be breaking cymbals, If you've broken a cymbal it might be because you're hitting them wrong. You should hitting the edge of the cymbal from above not hitting into the side of the cymbal. And you should never follow through with your hit, you should pull the stick back upon impact. I learned alot about how to hit cymbals from reading this on the Paiste site (http://www.paiste.com/articles/cymbal.usage.shtml)

CaptainMexican

12-30-2002, 12:51 AM

its sabian all the way. i use a combo of the AA and AAX series with a 14in regular AA hat and a 22in AAX Metal ride

Batterasta

12-30-2002, 06:41 AM

Originally posted by Cyber-Bix

Sure. My china costs 175 euro (about 175$) and it sounds awesome.

Ciao connazionale!!!:D:D

Well, I usually use Zildjian cymbals...they're great!!!;)

Bye!!:D

Othon

12-31-2002, 11:59 PM

Hey all the cymbals listed are great, so I prefer Paiste, the sound is beautiful.

jonesie196

01-01-2003, 04:51 AM

sabian aax performance pack just got them ,sound sweet

Drum1

01-01-2003, 11:23 AM

I play sabian cos I've come to the conclusion that zildjian and all the others are crap...

chris80

01-01-2003, 02:33 PM

I have Sabian's all around except for a Wuhan China. I like Sabian and Zildjian but I find the Sabian is a bit better priced. I don't think there is too much difference in the quality of both these great cymbal companines. They use very similar, if not exact techniques in cymbal making...both companies have a lot of history as they the Zildjian's son's, they couldn't get along so they split and the one brother created Sabian.
My cymbal lineup:
I have B8 14" high hits and a 16" B8 crash.
14" AAX Dark crash
16" AAX Studio crash
18" AAXExplosion crash
21" AAX Metal Ride
6" & 8" AA splashes.
18" Wuhan Chinese
Lots of fun mounted all around my exports.
:D

homnitheon

01-01-2003, 03:40 PM

dosnt everyone just luve z custom crashes!

SKiezws

01-12-2003, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by homnitheon
dosnt everyone just luve z custom crashes!

No. Some of them sound like crap.

Drum4Man

01-16-2003, 11:48 PM

I'm with Slipknot1. I play Zildjian Z customs, but no matter
what brand u choose the most important thing, besides the
sound obviously, is the thickness. U can't expect a thin cymbal to withstand heavy playing.

Lewismiles

01-18-2003, 03:36 PM

Seriously, sabian aa are the nicest cymbals you could ever use, i melt when i hear them !

do your self a favour buy some 14" aa fusion hats !

jonesie196

01-19-2003, 03:25 AM

i play sabian aax stage performance pack and hope to add another crash soon

davethedrummer

01-19-2003, 08:12 AM

I use a combination of Sabian 14" hihats, Paiste 16" Heavy crash, Zildjian 18" Rock crash, Zildjian 21" Z Series Mega bell ride, 18" Rancan china and a Wuhan 10" splash.

hann25

01-19-2003, 10:26 AM

Cymbals need not to crack easily. It depends on the type of metal that was used to make. Second thing is, it depends on the player on how he hits it. Cymbals have limitations. You just cant get a 14inch Thin Crash to sound as loud a parade cymbal right? My advice for you guys is to get a cymbal that are suitable for the style that you play. If you play rock, go for heavy, thick and loud sounding. If you play jazz get a thin and smaller sizes of cymbals.

As for me these are the one I use currently

2 sets 14" A. Zildjians Hihats (both of them from My father bought in 1980) one regular and the other as a remote.

16" K. Zildjian Dark Custom Crash (2002)
15" A. Zildjian Crash(1994)
14" Hand Hammered Sabian crash (1996)
22" A. Zildjian Ride (1980, old but very raw and loud!)
20" B8 Sabian Ride

to top it all off, My kit is the ever reliable Pearl Export!

Mohadiib1

01-25-2003, 11:45 PM

I've never cracked a cymbal in my life, whatever the brand. Now I use:
15" med/thin Sabian AA crash
17" med/thin Sabian AA crash
18" med Pearl crash/ride
20" med Sabian B8/Pro ride
14" Pearl hi-hats

Gonna add an 18" or 20" china
and maybe a 10" splash
another 15" or 16" crash

OWIMdrummer

01-26-2003, 12:22 AM

I use SABIAN only. I just bought an 18" Hand Hammered Thin Chinese a few days ago and i love it. I also have a 10" AAX splash 14" B8 hats, 16" & 18" B8 crashes and a 20" B8 ride. I desperately want to upgrade my B8s to AAs or AAXs but i will have to save for a while. :(

REMUS drummer

01-26-2003, 12:56 AM

i also play sabian. B8 14'' hi hats, 16'' crash, 12'' splash, 20'' ride, and 18'' B8 pro china

drumer31

02-04-2003, 11:46 PM

its sabian all the way, i use a mix of AA HHX and HH and never have any problems with any of them:D

MikeH

02-15-2003, 09:14 PM

Sabian - AA and AAX

GrLant12

02-24-2003, 03:55 PM

"Zildjians are not only the best cymbals, they're the only cymbals."

xXx

02-26-2003, 12:45 AM

Zildjian!!!

Here's mine
13" K/Z Hats
16" K custom dark crash
16" A custom crash
10" A splash brilliant
18" Z custom china
20" K custom medium ride

Chaz

02-28-2003, 02:24 PM

When I first started playing I had all Zildjian. I kept breaking my 18" rock crash. Went through 3 of them. All cracked around the bell. I was young...probably hit too hard. Either way, I play Sabian now and I love them. Have yet to break one...neither has my one year old who only plays with the big black stick(Ahead Matt Sorum) and just wails away at the 16" China. My neighbors must love it...

7acres_drummer

03-03-2003, 01:05 PM

I play sabian! I'm gonna upgrade soon to AA's and AAX's. They are great sounding, good quality cymbals!

Dave Hartman

03-03-2003, 01:50 PM

Meinl, Amun series

sk8dave16

03-04-2003, 02:16 AM

I've started off with the Sabian Pro Sonix Pack and i think they are great. Thinking of upgrading my set to maybe with Zildjians. Not sure yet.

Sabian! :)

JPD

03-04-2003, 06:53 PM

Zildjians (A Customs, Z's, 'K's) and Sabians. Why stick to one brand when there's so many out there to choose from? I'm looking into getting some Ufips.

Dragan00

03-05-2003, 11:28 PM

The cymbals I use are sabian AAX's
I have...
18' studio
18' metal
16' studio
15' dark
18' china
20'china
8' splash
10' china/splah
14' stage hats

GotMyDrums22

03-06-2003, 02:55 PM

Sabian HHX Evolutions
8' Splash
14' Hats
16' Crash
18'Crash
20' Ride

antiviolent

03-09-2003, 01:48 PM

Zildjian.. "the only serious choice" :D

I use Z's and an A. But I love my Z Power Ride!

Mattz280

03-11-2003, 10:08 AM

Crashes

19" Sabian AAX Metal
17" Sabian AA thin
16" HHX Power Crash

Rides

20" Sabian HH Medium
22" Zildjian Z Custom Power Ride

China

17" Sabian AAXtreme

Hats

14" Paiste RUDE

Splash

10" Sabian B8 Pro

TreCoolFool

03-14-2003, 03:02 PM

I use a combo of A customs (i like their splashes and some crashes) A Zildjian (best ride and hi hats for me) and im going to be getting some Z customs (strong and loud for my kind of music!!)

OWIMdrummer

03-26-2003, 11:19 PM

This thread is obviously very popular! Thanks to everyone that has contributed so far. Keep the posts coming! SABIAN rocks!!!

Jonas Sperl

07-31-2003, 01:34 AM

I've always been a firm PAiSTe supporter, but recently I've heard some very nice Zildjians which are slowly bringing me around to them.

MortyJ378

08-02-2003, 05:41 PM

Sabian Pro 14" Hats
Sabian Pro Sonix 20" Ride
Sabian Pro Sonix 16" Crash

Recently upgraded from Paiste 302's which lasted a very good time from when I first started drums over 5 years ago... I had an awful playing style (just smash at it, had it on the stand really tight as well which put it under a lot of pressure) but they lasted very - it's just a coincidence that both the crash and the top hat cracked at the same time [well, when I say the crash cracked, I mean that 8 cracks appeared at once and soon after I noticed them a chunk of it fell out - it never sounds the same again with metal ringing against metal]. After all I put them through though I'm amazed at how well they did.

I know the Pro / Pro Sonix aren't the best, but they're great for the price [they sound amazing, but i have very little experience with cymbals] and a good start for gigging. The rest of the band is not allowed anywhere NEAR these new kit and cymbals (they really smashed away at my last set, broke drum sticks, trashed the skins - they're not allowed to even think of playing them).

When I add a crash it will either be Sabian or Zildjian, but I'll have to test some in the shop. It's a shame Paiste cymbals aren't in good supply over here in the UK (supply is good in USA and Europe, just they haven't got a good distributor for us) because I'd like to have the choice to not choose them.

trainbraindm

08-02-2003, 06:32 PM

Definitly Sabian. I have a Zildijian ZBT Crash and a Paiste 502 Splash and both are cracked bad and sound terrible. On the other hand, my churche's drummer let me borrow his Sabian AA and AAX Crashes, and they are extremely awesome. In fact, I'm about to buy a Sabian AA Sound Control Crash and a Sabian AAX Splash. Sabian is definitly the best. Period.

ViperX

08-02-2003, 08:18 PM

I play Sabian B8's right now but I also have a ZXT Trashformer which I won and 2 powerbeat cymbals which came with the kit. I play on getting new cymbals when I get a new kit and they will probably be Sabian AA's and/or AAX's

I Like Cake

08-03-2003, 04:36 AM

sabian

ZBlacktt

08-05-2003, 01:43 AM

all of them :)

A Custom 22" ride ( way to light ) need Ping ride now

A 19" Crash

A 19" Med Crash

A 17" Med Crash

A 17" Med Thin

A 14" Master Sound hats

A 18" China low

A 16" China high

A 12" Splash

A 10" Splash

Jonas Sperl

08-05-2003, 02:36 AM

Man, ZBlacktt, that is one primo kit you got there...

PinkSpaceDrummer

08-05-2003, 04:12 AM

All Brilliant Zildlain A's, A Customs, Z Customs and the Sound Effects Series...and My favourite cymbals gotta be the Zildjain A Medium Crash and the Zildjain China Trash! oh and cant forget the Zildjain Ping Ride! :D

ZBlacktt

08-05-2003, 09:59 AM

Captains view, couldn't get them all in there, but :)

The making of

http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3203&perpage=12&pagenumber=1

Finished pictures to date.

http://www.twinturbo.net/net/viewms...l&msg_id=845611

Making into poster

http://www.twinturbo.net/net/viewmsg.aspx?forum=general&msg_id=888767&words=ZBlacktt

Still to go
A 22" Ping
A 18" Med. crash
A 18" Thin crash
A 16" Med. crash
A 16" Thin crash

ROBB283DT

08-10-2003, 05:51 PM

I perfer Sabian mainly for the warm musical sound of thier Hand Hammered cymbals. HH&HHX.

Lycander

08-17-2003, 06:23 PM

Use Paiste RUDE & Signature series. (And one Sabian China-Splash)...

drumdude

08-17-2003, 06:29 PM

I use mainly Sabians, but I have a few Zildjians in my set-up and an old Paiste China......I used to have a Carmine Appice Signature Series China, and I busted it, and I'd love to get my hands on another one.....does Sabian still make this cymbal???
Sounded like breaking glass.............loved it..............:D

Lycander

08-17-2003, 07:03 PM

There's one on E-bay right now:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2550960100&category=10174

Punk_drummer999

08-18-2003, 01:56 AM

Originally posted by Nicko McBrain
I have :

-20" ride
-14" hats
-16" crash
-10" splash

all Sabian Pro Sonix.

I love them, but the ride rings just a bit to much, so I may replace with a Zildjian A Ping ride, one of those days, and I also need another crash, but quieter, cuz' the Sabian is really good for rock, but I also sometimes play lighter rock, and jazz.
I like Paiste innovations and Zildjian A customs, so my next crash could be one of these.;)

Dude, Nicko uses Paiste. You're not him. I am. Mwahahahahahaha!