Feb 20, 2014 · Amir cymbals are the result of Zildjian Sound Lab design technology and research into special alloys. Each one projects a clear, bright, controlled sound with fast decay for use on stage and in the studio. The focused energy of Amir cymbals delivers a lightning-fast attack with contoured overtones that decay quickly and smoothly for optimum miking.

Aug 11, 2009 · Armand kept Zildjian, and Robert started Sabian Cymbals (Sabian = Sally+Andy+Billy+zildjIAN, the names of his three children), running from the Canadian factory that had, until that point, created 40% of all Zildjian K cymbals. Initially both the Zildjian K line and the Sabian HH line both used the same formula (since they both legally had ...

Feb 26, 2022 · Today my son and I just bought a 5 piece Pearl Decade Maple drum kit with an extra Yamaha snare, Zildjian A Custom box set including Zildjian symbol case, with all the gear, stands, and a 8in & 10in Paragon splashes, a drum stick case, tons of drumsticks, several drum keys and a block and got a...

Oct 31, 2012 · Putting together a jazz kit, looking for advice on cymbals. I have been thinking this setup: 20" K Zildjian Ride 14" K Zildjian Hi-hats 16" K Zildjian Crash Are these good jazz cymbals, if not what are some recommendations. Thanks for all help, BananaManBob

Nov 3, 2019 · Zildjian polish is intended for Brilliant Finish cymbals, not traditional K's or A's. Mild acids like bar keeper's friend and groove juice will dissolve a lot of grime and oxidisation, and won't affect clean bronze at all.

Oct 30, 2019 · The major cymbal companies have been producing and marketing B8 cymbals to beginners for decades, and if you go down the list of these companies' B8 lines, the cymbals are turds. Outside of one major company, professional drummers don't use them, and any that do will most likely be found to play loud, aggressive music, where the drums are in a ...

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May 11, 2008 · The 14" ZXT Hi-Hat Cymbals worked well with the brushes - very bright as did the other ZXT 16" crash, and 18" A Zildjian. I wanted to make sure the 2 magnificent female vocals were featured, in addition to the 2 acoustic guitars and 1 violin.

Oct 26, 2018 · Randomly hammered cymbals have a range of overtones and a darker sound because the sound vibrations have to travel through the many unorganized hammer marks. This new technology has allowed a consistency in cymbal sound that cannot be duplicated by human hands." Are Zildjian hand hammering ANY cymbals now? Should it matter? Etc...

Jan 12, 2024 · The "Platinum" Coating is just nickel. The cymbals themselves are standard A Zildjian and they have become a collectors item because of their limited run. If the cymbals are in good shape -- the coating is still largely intact and the logos are still in good shape -- you can easily sell them for their original retail price.