Zbt?

[DrunkDrummer]

Hi all, just wondering if i should get zildjian ZBT crash cymbal. i've tried it out before on a drum kit (at yamaha when i was taking lessons) and it sounded pretty good ... i know its only entry-level, but i think Zildjian only makes bronze stuff don't they ... so is it decent?

also, consider my budget of ~200 dollars?

what type of alloy is the ZBTs?

and if you would i would appreciate if you can tell me about any decent mid-range cymbals with that budget (secondhand for higher-level cymbals of cuz )

 

[drumsolo86]

Yes you are right there, ZBT are entry level cymbals. They are sheet made cymbals made in mind for those starting out and the budget-conscious. With your budget of 200, you can easily afford something from the professional lines or semi-pro lines.

ZBTs are B8 cymbals 92% copper 8% tin. Under Zildjian, their ZHT and Armand lines are somewhat semi-pro. There are also Sabian Xs20 (midrange cymbals) as well as Paiste as well. Those 2nd hand can easily be within ur budget.

Just a little bit of helpful tip here for you - that is if you plan on upgrading, upgrade your timekeepers (hi-hats, ride) then the crashes. Cos after all those are your 'staple' cymbals as compared to crashes. Hope this helped!

 

[weckl-x]

Armand lines are somewhat semi-pro

Where/who did you get that information from?

 

[drumsolo86]

Oops my bad there. I must have typed without realisation. Armand is the 5th Zildjian pro line after the A, A Customs, K and K Customs. My bad there.

 

[DrunkDrummer]

What's your take on the A customs and K customs? do you think i can afford a 16 to 18 inch crash for either of them second hand, with a budget of maybe 250?

 

[Softwaremaker]

What's your take on the A customs and K customs? do you think i can afford a 16 to 18 inch crash for either of them second hand, with a budget of maybe 250?

If you keep a sharp-eye lookout for the Drums-BuySell Forums for used cymbals, yes, you will be able to get a used K Custom 16 to 18 inch crash for around your budget, if you are lucky and fast. Mind you, those items go very fast

By itself, all cymbals sound different and have their own use in different accosutic environments but I find the K Custom blends the best in a recording environmnet alongside a band.

 

[jukebox]

Don't get the zbt. If i'm not wrong in the buy/sell section right now, there's a 16" K dark thin crash going for $250. I would have gotten it but I'm looking for something bigger