Search Advanced search…. New posts. Search forums. Log in. Install the app. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Zildjian vs. Thread starter MikeM Start date Oct 3, 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? 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. Buy Gifts for Drummers. And don't miss the free Drum Lessons! Posts 1, Join Date Apr Posts 13, Originally Posted by EddieV.
I had the fish. With a few exceptions I feel as if Sabian cymbals have a longer sustain generally. With Zildjian cymbals, to me, they sound warmer and more mellow sounding.
Very musical and go good with many different rock genres. That's longer than many countries have been around. Can't imagine there's much they don't know about cymbals. Two brothers making similar products. Robert Zildjian started Sabian, which is named after the first two letters of his 3 children.
Both companies share the same amount of knowledge and experience over that year period. Join Date Jul Posts Join Date May Posts 9. Especially As. Some of the most famous cymbals for jazz drumming are the Zildjian K Constantinoples. These cymbals have a vintage tone that subtly reflects how cymbals sounding in the olden days.
Sabian AAX cymbals are extremely popular in the gospel drumming scene. These cymbals are bright and explosive, delivering an impact that wonderfully supports high-intensity gospel music. The music is fast and energetic and so are these cymbals. By looking at the prices of the different cymbal lines, you can distinguish which cymbals are similar from each brand. If you have a particular budget, you should listen to each set of cymbals that are similar from each brand.
The answer to which brand is better is highly subjective. You can find cymbals of all kinds from each side of the argument and they will all sound fantastic. The answer to which brand is better will just depend on how much you personally like the products. Zildjian has a huge social media presence. They tend to show off their artists a bit better than Sabian does thanks to things like Zildjian Live and Performances. This may just be one of those solid determining factors for preference. You need to make the decision and go from there.
Brett has been drumming for almost two decades. It's all subjective. The big boys include Zildjian, Paiste, Sabian, and Meinl. However, smaller brands like Bosphorous and Istanbul are also popular.
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Sound wise, I like what both has to offer. Both makers have a wide variety of sounds to choose from, the majority of which are good to my ear.
Like TMF said, pick cymbals individually. Nothing is better than a pefect set-up, regardless of logos! With that said, I prefer Sabian. It's not necessarily because of sound, because Zildjian and Sabian's characteristics are quite similar, but because of what Sabian offers.
Sabian also lets you custom order anything you want. The customer service is great too. I had the pleasure of meeting and hanging out with the Sabian Vault team at the Vault Tour and they were awesome. They are a good company, with cymbals that I love. That is why I choose Sabian.
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