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Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: smarkland38 on January 12, 2006, 05:13:46 PM
What's up my drumming family!

[color=darkblue]I don't know if this topic was on a previous post, But i noticed over the years drummers switch back and forth between the 2 giant cymbal companies.  Dave Weckl was a big Zildjian endoser, but he is now Sabian
What is the difference? Are they all family.
Enlighten me Fam

GOD BLESS!
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Post by: Audiocr381ve on January 12, 2006, 07:18:38 PM
Hey man welcome to the site!

It's all personal preference. Just like Toyota and Honda.
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: sugabear on January 12, 2006, 08:20:20 PM
Yeah, this topic has been discussed fifty-eleven times. I think the best company is Sadjian LOL. :lol:  :lol:
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: MOEDRUMS on January 12, 2006, 08:30:01 PM
I PREFER COOKIES-N-CREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL LOL HAAAAAAAAAAAA :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :wink:  :wink:
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: sugabear on January 12, 2006, 08:56:05 PM
On a serious note, though, it really is your preference. Personally, I love Sabian cymbals and I use to shun Zildjian, but over the years and after much musical maturing I discovered that I like Zildjian as well. So, instead of picking and choosing I decided to have a nice cymbal palette in both brands...diversify, you know? I'm starting to get a basic Zildjian cymbal kit to switch out with my Sabians at will.
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: JFunky on January 12, 2006, 09:17:43 PM
Well, let me first tell you that Dave Weckl started his career with Sabian and then he went to Zildjian.  It was a business thing why he left Zildjian.  You know, if you have the opportunity to develop your own sound with a major cymbal company, you would jump on it, right?  So now we have Sabian HHX Evo. and the New Legacy Cymbals that are coming soon.  
Anyway GO ZILDJIAN!!!! :D
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: hallchamp on January 12, 2006, 09:52:49 PM
Zildjian all the way!
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: Krazy_afro_man on January 12, 2006, 11:26:27 PM
I love zildjians and sabians. In my collection I have a mixture of A custom's and AAX's. They go great together in my opinon. I would get some HHX evo's but......I like to spend money on my car also lol
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: Eccentric-Rhythm on January 13, 2006, 07:20:31 AM
A cymbal is an instrument unto itself...just like your toms, and snare. You are going to be the one playing it, you need to see what sounds good in your ears. For me...its Zildjian all the way.

God Bless
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: stickyoutlaw on January 13, 2006, 08:18:59 AM
hey here's a thought, lol, why not just mix them all together... :D   I think that would create a mixture of sound and you will have a diverse set of cymbals
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: Eccentric-Rhythm on January 13, 2006, 11:51:12 AM
Quote from: stickyoutlaw
hey here's a thought, lol, why not just mix them all together... :D   I think that would create a mixture of sound and you will have a diverse set of cymbals


I wouldnt recommend that. Zildjian & Sabian cymbals have different sonic characteristics. They dont mesh well together. There are people that do that, but it sounds a little off the wall. Just my opinion.

God Bless.
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: bigblackdrummer on January 13, 2006, 12:03:55 PM
Whichever signs me first!!!!!
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: sonofpaul on January 13, 2006, 04:18:22 PM
as far as family..your right..robert zildjian started his own company after he had some problems with his brother (armand zildjian)..this happen after their father (avedis) died in 1979..he named the company after his three kids..SAlly, BIlly,and ANdy..
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: XYZ-Angel on January 13, 2006, 07:28:45 PM
Come somebody post links 2 other cymbal companies.
I want 2 try something new.
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: SabianKnight on January 13, 2006, 08:11:16 PM
Quote from: XYZ-Angel
Come somebody post links 2 other cymbal companies.
I want 2 try something new.


http://www.harmony-central.com/Drums/manufact.html#cymbals
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: XYZ-Angel on January 13, 2006, 08:46:20 PM
Quote from: SabianKnight
Quote from: XYZ-Angel
Come somebody post links 2 other cymbal companies.
I want 2 try something new.


[url]http://www.harmony-central.com/Drums/manufact.html#cymbals[/url]


Thanx. Is Eric Moore wit a new cymbal company?
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: jdkells on January 13, 2006, 10:07:00 PM
Sonofpaul, you are 100% right. I use to work for the country's leading music chain and had the chance to go to Canada and met Bob Zildjian. 1 of the nicest guys you could ever meet. I met his wife, Billy, and Andy. We hung out at his house, and got the chance to see the whole operation(TWICE). I even got the chance to hand hammer cymbals. It's nothing like being in the cymbal vault and picking out cymabls. I got to choose from hundreds. That was back in 96, and 97. I have a 21' stage ride aax, and 14' fast hats aax, Then the next year i got a 16' el sabor and had a rivett put in it, and a 12' china. I got them all free except for the china. And i have them all today without single crack. From that i chose sabians. I put them up against any cymbals.
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: SabianKnight on January 13, 2006, 10:42:10 PM
Quote from: XYZ-Angel
Quote from: SabianKnight
Quote from: XYZ-Angel
Come somebody post links 2 other cymbal companies.
I want 2 try something new.


[url]http://www.harmony-central.com/Drums/manufact.html#cymbals[/url]


Thanx. Is Eric Moore wit a new cymbal company?


Yes. Eric Moore is with Orion Cymbals out of Brazil according to a post from eith flat-fifth or spider. Orions cymbals sound hot. They finally got their site finished. They could eventually be a force to recon with.
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: waydrummer on January 15, 2006, 04:27:16 PM
Its Camber or nothing!!!   Naw LOL!!
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: gospodruma on January 15, 2006, 05:29:48 PM
gotta love dat ZILDJIAN
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: min_amw on January 16, 2006, 07:03:11 PM
It doesn't matter to me. I have a set of Sabians and a Set of Zildjians. I'm gonna get some Paistes and some Meinls. Everybody has immitations of everyone else's stuff. There's a lot to choose from. Buy what you want because that's what YOU want to buy, not because of an ad in a magazine. Yell back!
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: freddyfusion on January 17, 2006, 07:44:53 AM
Quote
Yell back!

haHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
i'm using that







oh and i like sabian, but only because my ears force me to
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: gospodruma on January 17, 2006, 08:39:46 AM
Quote from: freddyfusion

oh and i like sabian, but only because my ears force me to
try zildjian, ur ears would NOT force you to...your ears would beg you to....hehehehehehe :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: Metronome on January 17, 2006, 09:16:45 AM
They both are alright but the thing is the quality.  Sabian's top of the line can go toe to toe with Zildjians but when you get all they way down to a B8 Pro and a regular A, I,d goe with the zildjian. In my opinion, Sabian makes better effects cymbals (chinas, ozones) but Zildjian makes a better crash and splash.
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: min_amw on January 17, 2006, 11:08:18 AM
Don't Forget about Sabian's XS-20's. Those are great cymbals for the price.  And they sound good for the price.
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: j_kay on January 17, 2006, 11:22:16 AM
Quote from: Metronome
They both are alright but the thing is the quality.  Sabian's top of the line can go toe to toe with Zildjians but when you get all they way down to a B8 Pro and a regular A, I'd go with the zildjian.


Why would you compare an entry level line to a professional line?  Apples and oranges, I tell ya...  Apples and oranges...

An accurate comparison would be Sabian's B8 Pro vs. Zildjian's ZBT.
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: waydrummer on January 18, 2006, 08:34:12 PM
Actually he did make a right comparison of Sabian AA to Zildjian A.  I mean I think Sabian makes a better lower line than Zildjian.  But nothing.., I REPEAT NOTHING IS TOUCHING ZILDJIAN K's!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: Krazy_afro_man on January 18, 2006, 08:38:31 PM
i dont think so. The K's had an advantage but have you heard the whole HHX evolutions? those come real close
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: lilben on January 18, 2006, 09:05:58 PM
Sabian AAX's, HHX's, AA El Sabor's, and AA's. Hands down!!!! If I were to go play with CeCe Winans or somebody right now i wouldnt use anything but Sabian AAX's and HHX's and maybe a Zildjian A custom or K custom.
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: freddyfusion on January 19, 2006, 07:34:38 AM
Quote from: gospodruma
Quote from: freddyfusion

oh and i like sabian, but only because my ears force me to
try zildjian, ur ears would NOT force you to...your ears would beg you to....hehehehehehe :lol:  :lol:  :lol:


HA! :twisted:
beg me to stop hitting them!!!!
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: Eccentric-Rhythm on January 19, 2006, 07:42:57 AM
BETWEEN SABIAN AND ZILDJIAN, ZILDJIAN ALL THE WAY!!!

NOW I ALSO LIKE ORION, MEINL & BOSPHORUS.

BUT ZILS, ARE MY CHOICE.

GOD BLESS.
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: j_kay on January 19, 2006, 09:19:01 AM
Quote from: waydrummer
Actually he did make a right comparison of Sabian AA to Zildjian A.  I mean I think Sabian makes a better lower line than Zildjian.  But nothing.., I REPEAT NOTHING IS TOUCHING ZILDJIAN K's!!!!!!!!!!!!


Did you really read the quote from Metronome that was included with my comment, or did you just skim through it?   :D

I'll repost the quote that has the inaccurate comparison (with bolded font): "...but when you get all they way down to a B8 Pro and a regular A"

In this statement, he is comparing a Sabian B8 Pro cymbal to a Zildjian A(vedis) cymbal.  Again, this is not a fair comparison, since the B8 is an entry level cymbal and the A(vedis) is a professional level cymbal.  Apples to oranges...  Apples to oranges...

Now do you see why I made that comment?   :D
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: JoeLove on January 19, 2006, 05:12:56 PM
hey guys,
i work in a drumstore part-time here in the UK, and let me tell you Zildjian quality control is beggin it.

We get three broken zildjians a week, compared to one sabian a month (this could be down to type of players choosing what brand, and proportion of sabian to zildjian bought) and sometimes the replacements zildjian send are broken!

they make some nice cymbals, but you have to try five of the same cymbal to find a good one.

I used to be all one brand, but since seeing Chris Dave with a paiste ride, k hats and sabian crash Ive realised mixing is ok... haha!

if i had to go with one brand Id go Sabian because they seem committed to trying new things (ozone, effekts, signature lines) and then id use Old Ks or de-logoed Istanbuls for jazz!
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: SabianKnight on January 20, 2006, 12:36:35 AM
Now the truth comes out,  :lol: ...

seriously though... I don't understand cats breaking cymbals.
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: Eccentric-Rhythm on January 20, 2006, 07:40:50 AM
Quote from: SabianKnight
Now the truth comes out,  :lol: ...

seriously though... I don't understand cats breaking cymbals.


I dont get that either Sabe. I USED TO play REALLY REALLY REALLY hard, and I have some thin cymbals, and they are still in perfect condition. Maybe they are hitting them with a sledge hammer, or not using cymbal sleeves.

& I still LOVE Zildjians!

God Bless.
Title: ZILDJIAN OR SABIAN
Post by: stixbajan on January 21, 2006, 12:25:18 PM
i used to use sabians but i switched to zildjian.
they sound crispier to me and those k's and k customs sound gorgeous. its all a matter of personal preference.  maybe its those other drummers technique because i hit hard as well and the only thing i cracked was a used splash that was already worn and bent up.  i will put up my zildjians any day against another manufacturer.  i do however love those ozones but paiste also makes some real nice stuff in their signature and traditional lines