Drum Cymbals

Advantages: Durable, sounds great, works well with most sounds
Disadvantages: can be seen to beexpensive

The Paiste 2002 cymbal range is for me the best that Paiste have to offer. i own an 18" crash, which is beautiful, the sound is bright and explosive with a warm shimmer that carries well. Very dynamic and full-bodied, with immediate response. A good all-purpose crash. the cymbal does not tarnish as quick as other cymbals i have encountered. and is very strong, showing no dents or scratches. i have used Sabien and Paiste cymbal cleaners on it and ... Read review

Advantages: small and good cymbal for beginners
Disadvantages: wishy washy sound, barely any sustain

I have had this cymbal for a year now. I loved it as a beginner but the sound is depleting and it has lost its sustain over a longer period of use. It is an ideal cymbal for starters because it is in a lower range it is much cheaper. It will not cost the pocket of a fickle musician who may give up very soon after starting and this may induce angry parents. I have used it for 3 gigs and although it sounds reasonably good acoustic when mic'ed up ... Read review

Advantages: good sound, cheap
Disadvantages: can sound a bit flat

...cymbals aswell. Anything made by Paiste is quality anyway. The 302, 402, 502 are in the value Paiste sets, but they make an excellent sound. I have a Paiste 10 inch splash. It was cheap, brand new, but it sounds really fantastic, just as good as a professional really expensive cymbal. I haven't used it in any gigs yet but I am intending to. I think that these cymbals are very high quality, excellent value, and made by Paiste, the best cymbal make, ... Read review

Advantages: Nice weight, Great Finish, Sound Amazing!
Disadvantages: Slightly more pricier than other cymbals at the same level

The New Paiste Alpha 'Pro' Range is something new, sweeping the Semi -Pro cymbal range completely under the carpet with a redefined look, sound and alloy. Constructed out of the traditional B8 Alloy, and hand hammered, the new Alpha Pro range certainly look great. Getting down to playing them, each cymbal blends with each other well, and most of the cymbals can be used amongst other cymbals if you rather swapping and mis matching your cymbals for ...
...the Flat Ride, the New Paiste Alpha Pro Range is a great choice for the drummer looking for more than those cracked Planet Z's, Meinl Headliner, ZBT's, Paiste 101 or Sabian B8s. Most of the cymbals have slightly light overtones, but nothing that mashing away with the band cant blend in with! All of the cymbals can be used in a variety of settings: Ive used them in Fusion, Metal and Rock Jazz and even an Orchestral Setting, and have had positive comments ... Read review

Advantages: Cheaper than other brands and models, good first time cymbal
Disadvantages: 16" Crash cymbal is a trash can lid

...Cymbal!! Well, I love Zildjian cymbals over any other, the relativley new Zildjian ZBT Cymbals are 'budget' cymbals made from Zildjian Bronze Techology, hence the name ZBT. Zildjian have mainly succeded in producing good quality cymbals, however there are one or two cymbals that don't live up to the Zildjain standard Cymbals in the ZBT range; 8" ZBT SPLASH 13" ZBT HIHATS 14" ZBT HIHATS 14" ZBT ROCK HIHATS 14" ZBT CRASH 16" ZBT CRASH 16" ZBT ...
...ZBTs Explained Zildjian Bronze Technology starts with two identical pieces of bronze sheet metal which are then shaped, hammered and lathed until they sound just right. ZBTs have a higher pitch and a faster decay than Cast Bronze cymbals but are more consistent. My Kit On my kit I have at of 14" ZBT Hi- Hats, 16" ZBT Crash, 20" ZBT Ride and an 8" Splash (which is made by Sabian not zildjian). I find that all the cymbals 'fit' together well but ... Read review