MikeM
Platinum Member
I've defaulted to Zildjian since I started drumming in the early 80s, which of course, was right around the time Sabians started hitting the market.
I've had dozens of Sabians over the years, but I never seem to hang on to them. I think this is because I'm hearing a fundamental difference between the two. Like the alloys are different enough to be really noticeable. Maybe that's not it - maybe Sabian just works them differently. I still like Sabian, but I keep preferring Zildjian.
How do other drummers hear this difference? Preferences?
Just as an aside: I know there's been much discussion about Zildjian As getting heavier and clangyer over the years, but the Armands and A Customs don't follow that trend, and are probably my favorites. My only gripe here is that I like traditional finish cymbals (unlike A Customs), but I don't necessarily want them to patina so drastically (like Armands). Arrgh!
I've had dozens of Sabians over the years, but I never seem to hang on to them. I think this is because I'm hearing a fundamental difference between the two. Like the alloys are different enough to be really noticeable. Maybe that's not it - maybe Sabian just works them differently. I still like Sabian, but I keep preferring Zildjian.
How do other drummers hear this difference? Preferences?
Just as an aside: I know there's been much discussion about Zildjian As getting heavier and clangyer over the years, but the Armands and A Customs don't follow that trend, and are probably my favorites. My only gripe here is that I like traditional finish cymbals (unlike A Customs), but I don't necessarily want them to patina so drastically (like Armands). Arrgh!