synergy
01-24-2009, 10:13 PM
Ok, a little back story- I have been stuck trying to find another avenue for drums other then Guitar Center and I have finally found a good mom and pop store.
I walked into the store today and they have a huge selection from all the makes- Ziljian, Sabian, Paiste and even a few Meinl thrown is as well.
However the piece d'resistance was a selection of Dream, Bophorous and Instanbul cymbals!
I am completely shocked with the Dreams- I understand how cheap they are compared to the other brands but I was able to compare a 20' Dream Ride with a 21' Instanbul and I could barely tell the difference!
Ok- so I could tell a slight difference but never over $250 difference! If I was to play both these cymbals with my band at a usual venue I doubt any one would even notice any difference.
I am stunned- to be honest I was expecting some ZBT or Wuhan crap but I was looking for K or HH type dark cymbals and then these cymbal just appear before me!
Now I have a dilema, They were selling used AA and AAX hi-hats for $120 in good condition and selling new Dream Bliss hi-hats for $90. I loved the sound the Dreams made- I also liked the Sabians- but to be honest I would choose them just because they are a good foundation- I know where I am with them-
These Dreams however are closer to the dark Turkish sound I eventually want-
Any help guys? What should I do? Should I stick with tried and trusted or go and take a chance on the Dreams?
I currently have Paiste 502's that I'm using so anything above trashcan lids are going to sound better!! : )
I walked into the store today and they have a huge selection from all the makes- Ziljian, Sabian, Paiste and even a few Meinl thrown is as well.
However the piece d'resistance was a selection of Dream, Bophorous and Instanbul cymbals!
I am completely shocked with the Dreams- I understand how cheap they are compared to the other brands but I was able to compare a 20' Dream Ride with a 21' Instanbul and I could barely tell the difference!
Ok- so I could tell a slight difference but never over $250 difference! If I was to play both these cymbals with my band at a usual venue I doubt any one would even notice any difference.
I am stunned- to be honest I was expecting some ZBT or Wuhan crap but I was looking for K or HH type dark cymbals and then these cymbal just appear before me!
Now I have a dilema, They were selling used AA and AAX hi-hats for $120 in good condition and selling new Dream Bliss hi-hats for $90. I loved the sound the Dreams made- I also liked the Sabians- but to be honest I would choose them just because they are a good foundation- I know where I am with them-
These Dreams however are closer to the dark Turkish sound I eventually want-
Any help guys? What should I do? Should I stick with tried and trusted or go and take a chance on the Dreams?
I currently have Paiste 502's that I'm using so anything above trashcan lids are going to sound better!! : )