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Title: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: Praize Drumma on April 11, 2006, 08:29:20 AM
I've been reading through the post and i see that most drummers in forum use sabian cymbals. Me personally im a zildjian man myself... I just wanted to know why so many of you choose sabian over zildjian?
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: j_kay on April 11, 2006, 09:04:00 AM
I'll play whatever sounds good, however, Sabian just offers more consistent 'good sounds' to my ear than Zildjian.  That's not to say that Zildjian does not offer anything that is 'good' to my ear.  I have two Zildjian cymbals that are in my collection.  They are as follows:

12" Zildjian A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hats
18" Zildjian A Custom China

Those two are exceptional cymbals (in my opinion), but again, if I hear any cymbal and I like it, I'm going to grab it, regardless of the brand (well, maybe except for Wuhan - lol).   ;D
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: Eccentric-Rhythm on April 11, 2006, 09:05:51 AM
I am a Zildjian guy right now. BUT, the Innovation coming out of Sabian is really winning me over. I am not seeing that from Zildjian.

God Bless.
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: bigblackdrummer on April 11, 2006, 09:07:21 AM
I've been reading through the post and i see that most drummers in forum use sabian cymbals. Me personally im a zildjian man myself... I just wanted to know why so many of you choose sabian over zildjian?

For me being a Canadian (Sabian is a Canadian Company!) Ive always played their cymbals...But now its the popular thing to play. It seems like everytime I play something or switch to something it ends up becoming popular (Im not saying I cause it to be). I switched from Yamaha Birch to Tama Birch Star Classics before it was popular, now its popular to play Tama Birch (I like birch drums). Im thinking about switching to Zildjan or something else, I dont like playing the norm or sounding the same.
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: min_amw on April 11, 2006, 10:13:27 AM
I own Sabian and Zildjian. I use whatever the gig at hand calls for. Most of the time it's Sabian though.
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: JFunky on April 11, 2006, 10:16:54 AM
...uhh, yall should give MEINL Cymbals a test run. ;D
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: Eccentric-Rhythm on April 11, 2006, 10:27:29 AM
...uhh, yall should give MEINL Cymbals a test run. ;D

Byzance, Mb20, and Generation X are really tempting me too! haha. I just like being different. I dont want what everyone else has.

God Bless.
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: bigtexas210 on April 11, 2006, 10:51:08 AM
i like those cymbals erice moore was useing onthe dvd they sounded great real bright matterofact i wont that kit (not the snare i didnt like how it sounded) but he beat those drums and cymbals up i thought he was gona crack those cymbals but they held up
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: Ibilddrums on April 11, 2006, 01:29:33 PM
I guess I'm kinda silly in the way that I have all Zildjian Cymbals but I'm not sponsored or anything. I don't know why just a weird OCD kinda' thing :P
I'm diggin' the variety that Sabian is offering now.... I love my 20" K Custom Ride.. but that 21" HH Manhattan Ride has such a great stick sound!
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: Praize Drumma on April 11, 2006, 01:53:47 PM
 Thanks for responding to the post guys..... I appreciate everyones input...... Im thinking about trying out a few sabian cymbals and i thought i'd get some input from some fellow drummers who own their products
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: Da_Drumma on April 11, 2006, 05:07:13 PM
I was a Zildjian freak, but sabian stole the crown!!!! I mean I even play on B8 and B8 pros!..... ;D
Yall maybe laughing, but Im dead serious, thank its a game???? :D :D :D
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: depondrums on April 11, 2006, 09:29:15 PM
Well I love the sound of zildjians more than any other cymbal but I do own a 17: Ozone evolution cymbal.
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: j_kay on April 11, 2006, 09:39:58 PM
Well I love the sound of zildjians more than any other cymbal but I do own a 17: Ozone evolution cymbal.

That must be a special order, because the O-zone only comes in two sizes: 16" and 18".
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: depondrums on April 11, 2006, 11:37:03 PM
My fault, I meant to say 16".  Check my pic in my post.
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: SabianKnight on April 11, 2006, 11:55:24 PM
Thanks for responding to the post guys..... I appreciate everyones input...... Im thinking about trying out a few sabian cymbals and i thought i'd get some input from some fellow drummers who own their products


I use Sabians and like them and others above Zildjian is because of the sound consistency through size and model. Meaning that a 16" Evo is going to sound nearly the samein every store you go to. I also think they are more musical in modern music. I think that Sabian is standing on invotation moreso than Zil. This is why use tghem (... and no I am not endorsed by them).

I feel that Meinl is doing bi things right now as well. They would are my runner up sound choice right now (*even though I don't currently own any).

Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: Audiocr381ve on April 12, 2006, 03:12:05 AM
I know it's sabian vs. zildjian , but I love PAISTE. It's all personal preference!
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: stixbajan on April 14, 2006, 11:11:15 AM
i used to use sabians but switched to all zildjians... i like em better at least the ones i have, but im gonna have to get that ozone cause i dont think the zildjian a efx or zht cymbals sound anything like that, but i love my zildjians, specially my hybrid ride and 13" mastersounds and my oriental china trash.... :o
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: min_amw on April 14, 2006, 11:31:20 AM
i used to use sabians but switched to all zildjians... i like em better at least the ones i have, but im gonna have to get that ozone cause i dont think the zildjian a efx or zht cymbals sound anything like that, but i love my zildjians, specially my hybrid ride and 13" mastersounds and my oriental china trash.... :o

What kind of drum is in your Avatar? That looks hot!
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: tko05 on April 14, 2006, 11:56:12 AM
I use zildjan, but the sabian ozones and evolution crashes are nice. Im really thinking about switching but I cant get over my K coustom 20" ride!!
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: stixbajan on April 14, 2006, 12:45:52 PM
thats my global drum segmented jarrah snare... before i put the heads on.  its 12 by 7 and 7/16" thick... check him out

i just ordered a 13 by 6 walnut 7/16" thick as well...with black hardware instead of the gold.

www.globaldrumco.net     i think thats his site, you can order snares or shells man, it sounds better than it looks...
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: SabianKnight on April 14, 2006, 10:58:27 PM
thats my global drum segmented jarrah snare... before i put the heads on.  its 12 by 7 and 7/16" thick... check him out

i just ordered a 13 by 6 walnut 7/16" thick as well...with black hardware instead of the gold.

www.globaldrumco.net     i think thats his site, you can order snares or shells man, it sounds better than it looks...

Globals are hot man. NIiiiiiiiiiice drum!!!!!

Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: bigblackdrummer on April 15, 2006, 08:08:19 AM
I was a Zildjian freak, but sabian stole the crown!!!! I mean I even play on B8 and B8 pros!..... ;D
Yall maybe laughing, but Im dead serious, thank its a game???? :D :D :D

Yo Ive owned B8 & B8 Pro splashes and they are off the hook on a recording.
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: bigblackdrummer on April 15, 2006, 08:11:34 AM
thats my global drum segmented jarrah snare... before i put the heads on.  its 12 by 7 and 7/16" thick... check him out

i just ordered a 13 by 6 walnut 7/16" thick as well...with black hardware instead of the gold.

www.globaldrumco.net     i think thats his site, you can order snares or shells man, it sounds better than it looks...

NICE! How much? OH has anybody played Sagg cymbals? I think it was posted, I could be wrong.
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: stixbajan on April 15, 2006, 09:40:55 AM
umm it was close to 500 but not quite like 480 or something like that with shipping... if you check out his site, you can get quotes on just about anything you want man...shells or snare drums up to 1" thick.
Title: Re: Zildjian vs. Sabian (just a quick question)
Post by: SabianKnight on April 15, 2006, 06:18:05 PM
umm it was close to 500 but not quite like 480 or something like that with shipping... if you check out his site, you can get quotes on just about anything you want man...shells or snare drums up to 1" thick.

He has great prices