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So I just started drumming about 6 weeks ago and so far I've been loving it. However, my cymbals aren't very good, especially my hi hats. I got my kit used and it came with a sabian b8 crash and sabian solar hi hats (13" brass ones). My friend who is also a drummer is letting me use his old ride, a Zildjian ZHT 20", until I can buy my own.
My cymbals are alright for now but they aren't very good and I'd like to get new ones. I'm looking at getting a mixture of Sabian XSR and AAX cymbals (I know the XSR line isn't 'pro' but I like the hats and ride on that line better than any AAX ones and they're all about $100-150 cheaper). But here's the problem...
I'm 16 so I have to save money from my job to buy cymbals or ask for them as a christmas present which makes it impossible for me to afford stuff like the HHX line and also makes dropping $200+ on one cymbal a big deal. On top of that, I have to share my drum set with my 9 year old brother who started learning after me, and I'm really apprehensive about spending money on nice cymbals if he will use them too. I'm also going to be going to college in 2 years and might not be able to take my drum set with me which also makes me a bit apprehensive about buying cymbals.
So what do you guys think? Based on my situation, should I wait until I've been playing longer to get some, especially expensive cymbals? Should I be worried about my brother using them if I do buy them? I'm mostly confident I'm going to keep drumming but I don't want to jump the gun on a big purchase.
My cymbals are alright for now but they aren't very good and I'd like to get new ones. I'm looking at getting a mixture of Sabian XSR and AAX cymbals (I know the XSR line isn't 'pro' but I like the hats and ride on that line better than any AAX ones and they're all about $100-150 cheaper). But here's the problem...
I'm 16 so I have to save money from my job to buy cymbals or ask for them as a christmas present which makes it impossible for me to afford stuff like the HHX line and also makes dropping $200+ on one cymbal a big deal. On top of that, I have to share my drum set with my 9 year old brother who started learning after me, and I'm really apprehensive about spending money on nice cymbals if he will use them too. I'm also going to be going to college in 2 years and might not be able to take my drum set with me which also makes me a bit apprehensive about buying cymbals.
So what do you guys think? Based on my situation, should I wait until I've been playing longer to get some, especially expensive cymbals? Should I be worried about my brother using them if I do buy them? I'm mostly confident I'm going to keep drumming but I don't want to jump the gun on a big purchase.