Sabian equivalent to Z Customs.

[darknessdude16]

Hi guys.

Firstly I know someone will say, 'if you like the Z Customs then buy those' but i'm really into trying all brands first to see whats on offer.

So i'm just after what people think the Sabian equivalent to the Zildjian Z Customs are?

I'm sure there is no direct Sabian line that resembles the Z Customs but i'm just after something that sounds as near to them as possible, in your opinion.

I've had a look around and i've searched but I couldn't find any definite answer.

Cheers

Adam

 

[eddiehimself]

Hi guys.

Firstly I know someone will say, 'if you like the Z Customs then buy those' but i'm really into trying all brands first to see whats on offer.

So i'm just after what people think the Sabian equivalent to the Zildjian Z Customs are?

I'm sure there is no direct Sabian line that resembles the Z Customs but i'm just after something that sounds as near to them as possible, in your opinion.

I've had a look around and i've searched but I couldn't find any definite answer.

Cheers

Adam

No mate it's good you asked this question. There is in fact a direct equivelent. IE heavy shiny cymbals for metal, they are either the AA metal x or the AAX metal. Personally i prefer the AAX metal but that's just me. According to other drummers on here they're a lot more sensitive than z customs and after what's just happened to me i would definetly recccomend you buy these over the z customs any day. Cheaper, too.

 

[Ainulindale]

if you're after raw power - APX - their a modified B8 bronze that - well, think of the sonic boom of a fighter jet!
if your looking for something a little more musical - AAX - great cut while still maintaining a nice sound...
hope this helps, good hunting!

 

[randomhero243]

AA Metal X might be what your looking for

 

[TenPastTen]

if you're after raw power - APX - their a modified B8 bronze that - well, think of the sonic boom of a fighter jet!
if your looking for something a little more musical - AAX - great cut while still maintaining a nice sound...
hope this helps, good hunting!

Sorry to regurgitate, but this is precisely the sentiment I had. APX are unmatched in the Sabian catalog in terms of LOUD cymbals with tons of high end. However, the AAX are more complex than the APX and consequently more musical.

 

[Polishdrummer23]

No mate it's good you asked this question. There is in fact a direct equivelent. IE heavy shiny cymbals for metal, they are either the AA metal x or the AAX metal. Personally i prefer the AAX metal but that's just me. According to other drummers on here they're a lot more sensitive than z customs and after what's just happened to me i would definetly recccomend you buy these over the z customs any day. Cheaper, too.

You make a great point Eddie. I think these would be the most closely matched to Z Customs out right now.

I do know however, that Sabian made Leapord Crashes. These were heavier, and unlathed much like the older Z Customs that had the circular stamped hammering on them. I know that Sabian still has the Leapord Ride in their current line up, but I believe the Leapord Crashes are discontinued.

 

[DrumEatDrum]

Hi guys.

Firstly I know someone will say, 'if you like the Z Customs then buy those' but i'm really into trying all brands first to see whats on offer.

So i'm just after what people think the Sabian equivalent to the Zildjian Z Customs are?

I'm sure there is no direct Sabian line that resembles the Z Customs but i'm just after something that sounds as near to them as possible, in your opinion.

I've had a look around and i've searched but I couldn't find any definite answer.

Cheers

Adam

To my ear, nothing else sounds like the Z Customs.

While I no longer use Z Custom crashes, I did use them for years and years, and I never found a crash that had THAT sound.

Sabian AAX metal and others may also be great for loud playing, but I don't think they sound any where near the "same."