Are B8 Sabian cymbals good?
In conclusion, the Sabian B8 cymbal pack is an ideal bargain for its price. You can pick one of these up for 150-250$ depending on where you go. This is a steal considering you get 3 cymbals and a carrying hard case. Anyone looking at buying individual cymbals will spend that on each cymbal, so this is a great package.
Are Sabian b8x any good?
First off, this is a great value pack for any beginning drummer who wants some flashy cymbals. The 16″ crash sounds great and cuts through well at any dynamic, and the ride also has a very rich, deep crash sound; however, I was disappointed in the harsh ping it produced when played in any softer jazz context.
What’s better Sabian vs Zildjian?
Zildjian and Sabian both produce a wide range of comparable cymbals that are mostly similarly priced, though some Sabian models are slightly cheaper. Sabian is popular for genres like worship and metal, while Zildjian is more popular for classic rock, punk and is the go-to cymbal brand for jazz drummers.
Is Sabian XSR good?
The ride cymbal would be more of a medium ride. While I like a heavy rock ride this ride has a really good sound to it and if you like a ride that will wash out a bit this is the baby for you. The crash cymbals are fast crashes and while they are not as thin as other fast crash cymbals out there they perform like them.
Where are Sabian B8 cymbals made?
Very good condition. No cracks, chips, warpage, or keyholing.
Where are Sabian b8 cymbals made?
What are Sabian XSR made of?
Crafted from pure SABIAN B20 Bronze using trickle-down technology from our popular Evolution and X-Plosion cymbals, XSR delivers unprecedented sound and performance at a price designed to fit your cymbal budget.
What drummers use Sabian cymbals?
A range of well known drummers from multiple famous bands as well as many newer players across multiple genres play and endorse Sabian, including:
- Neil Peart of Rush.
- Phil Collins of Genesis.
- Chester Thompson of Weather Report and Genesis.
- Gregg Bissonette of David Lee Roth.
- Ejay Pichay of Gracenote (Also Used Zildjian)
What is the oldest cymbal company?
The Zildjian Company
The Zildjian Company, based in Norwell, Massachusetts, is the largest cymbal maker in the world and the oldest continuously family run business in the United States.
Are all Sabian cymbals made in Canada?
Sabian cymbals are still made in the southern New Brunswick town where the Zildjian company once had its production line. Keeping production in Canada was one factor in the split between the Zildjian brothers.
Where is Sabian located?
What is B8 alloy?
Cymbal bronzes containing 8% tin are most normally called B8 alloy. Paiste refer to their 8% tin bronze as 2002 alloy. From the mid 20th century there were attempts to make top-quality cymbals from malleable bronze, originally for reasons of economy.
What metal are Zildjian cymbals made of?
“80% copper and 20% tin – that is what Zildjian is famous for,” he says. “The secret is how they put it together in the manufacturing process. The more tin that you put in with the copper, the richer the sound you get out of the product.”
Who plays Sabian cymbals?
Tony Palermo of Papa Roach. Daniel Adair of Nickelback. Mike Wengren of Disturbed. Shannon Leto of Thirty Seconds to Mars.
What is a trashy cymbal?
He says that trashy means a darker cymbal, like the Sabian HHX China. I say that a trashy china should be bright and explosive, something like the Zildjian Oriental China Trash or the Sabian AAX Xtreme china.