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 SABIAN 22 AAX OMNI RIDE CYMBAL $240.00 Time Remaining: 57m |
 Sabian SBR1811 Brass SBr 18 Crash Ride Cymbal $45.00 Time Remaining: 21d 22h 51m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 Sabian 18 PRO series China Chinese cymbal Excellent Condition No Reserve $61.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 23m |
 Sabian AA El Sabor Salsa 13 Splash Cymbal $39.00 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 25m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 Sabian 14 Regular TOP Hi Hat $30.00 Time Remaining: 2h 58m |
 SABIAN B8 Pro Limited Edition Set NEW $255.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 23m |
 Sabian AAX 16 X Plosion Crash Cymbal Brilliant Finish Used $120.00 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 28m Buy It Now for only: $120.00 |
 Sabian B8 20 Ride Cymbal $29.99 Time Remaining: 3h 33m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 Sabian AAXplosion 18 Crash Cymbal drum set kit No Res $16.00 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 37m |
 Sabian SBR5003 Brass SBr Performance Cymbal Set $150.00 Time Remaining: 22d 23h 1m Buy It Now for only: $150.00 |
 Sabian AAX X Plosion 17 Crash Cymbal $19.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3h 50m |
 Sabian B8 20 Ride Cymbal $55.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 18m |
 Sabian HHX Super Cymbal Pack $999.00 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 50m Buy It Now for only: $999.00 |
 Sabian B8 Pro Medium 14 Hi Hat Cymbal $85.00 Time Remaining: 4h 19m |
 Sabian 16 Inch B8 Thin Crash $50.00 Time Remaining: 9h 11m Buy It Now for only: $75.00 |
 Sabian AAX PROMOTIONAL Set 5 Cymbal Pack 25005XXP Used $570.00 Time Remaining: 28d 14h 42m Buy It Now for only: $570.00 |
 Sabian AAXPlosion Performance Cymbal Set Pack with FREE 18 Crash Used $475.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 15h 32m |
 CRACKED Sabian AAX X Plosion 20 Crash Cymbal for parts $40.00 Time Remaining: 17h 16m |
 Sabian B8 Pro Limited Edition Performance Cymbal Box Set Pack $359.00 Time Remaining: 28d 20h 23m Buy It Now for only: $359.00 |
 Sabian AAX 8 Splash Cymbal $60.00 Time Remaining: 17h 18m Buy It Now for only: $80.00 |
 Sabian HHX 20 Evolution Ride Cymbal $165.00 Time Remaining: 17h 32m Buy It Now for only: $195.00 |
 Sabian SBR1005 10 SBr Brass Splash Cymbal $23.95 Time Remaining: 27d 21h 9m Buy It Now for only: $23.95 |
 Sabian B8 Pro 20 Ride Cymbal $60.00 Time Remaining: 17h 52m |
 Sabian AA AIMM Cymbal Set 5pc Pack Used Set $525.00 Time Remaining: 9d 13h 7m Buy It Now for only: $525.00 |
 Sabian Sbr Cymbal Pack Performance Set 20 Ride 14 Hats 16 Crash Video Demo $179.00 Time Remaining: 18h 35m |
 SABIAN CYMBAL AAXPLOSION 16 CRASH $25.49 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 18h 53m |
 Sabian HHX 16 Evolution Crash Cymbal Used $168.08 Time Remaining: 26d 12h 45m Buy It Now for only: $168.08 |
 Sabian AAX 13 Fusion Hi Hat Cymbals 940g 1505g SOLID NR $130.00 Time Remaining: 19h 45m Buy It Now for only: $177.00 |
 Sabian HHX Evolution 18 Crash Cymbal Used $155.00 Time Remaining: 20h 26m Buy It Now for only: $225.00 |
 Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Super Cymbal Set 7pc Pack Used Set $485.00 Time Remaining: 23d 13h 9m Buy It Now for only: $485.00 |
 Sabian APX 20 20 Inch Ride Cymbal Sound Test Demo Video New Sound Crisp Rock $125.00 Time Remaining: 20h 51m |
 Sabian B8 Thin Crash 18 46cm in good condition $30.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 21h 32m |
 Sabian 45006C B8 Complete Cymbal Set $388.00 Time Remaining: 12d 19h 19m Buy It Now for only: $388.00 |
 Sabian APX 16 16 Inch Solid Crash Crash Cymbal Video Cheap New $95.00 Time Remaining: 22h 3m |
 Sabian AAXplosion 15 Crash Cymbal $110.00 Time Remaining: 22h 8m |
 Sabian AA Metal X 17 and 19 Crash Cymbal Pack with Free 10 Splash $409.00 Time Remaining: 29d 18h 18m Buy It Now for only: $409.00 |
 Zildjian and Sabian Cymbal Set Great Buy $500.00 Time Remaining: 22h 12m Buy It Now for only: $550.00 |
 Sabian AA 14 Rock Hi Hat Cymbals Natural Finish Excellent Condition $99.99 Time Remaining: 22h 43m Buy It Now for only: $119.99 |
 Sabian AAX Limited Edition Cymbal Box Set 25004XBFS $439.00 Time Remaining: 22d 14h 20m Buy It Now for only: $439.00 |
 Sabian AA Rock 16 Crash Cymbal Natural Finish Excellent Condition $79.99 Time Remaining: 22h 48m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 Sabian 20 AA Rock Ride Cymbal Natural Finish Excellent Condition $109.99 Time Remaining: 22h 55m Buy It Now for only: $129.99 |
 Discontinued Sabian 22 APX Solid Ride Cymbal $167.20 Time Remaining: 28d 20h 20m Buy It Now for only: $167.20 |
 SABIAN OMNI AAX CRASH RIDE CYMBAL 18 USED ONCE GREAT CYMBAL $145.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 23h 30m |
 Sabian B8 Splash Autograph Series cymbal 8 Brilliant New AAX style lathing $25.99 Time Remaining: 17d 18h 44m Buy It Now for only: $25.99 |
 Sabian Canada AAX Metal Ride 20 51cm Drum Cymbal Percussion Music NR $26.79 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 7m |
 Sabian HH Dark Hand Hammered 14 inch Hi Hat Cymbals Natural Finish $199.00 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 20m Buy It Now for only: $259.00 |
 Used Sabian High Pitched Max Stax 8 Cymbal Set 14999 $149.99 Time Remaining: 28d 23h 24m Buy It Now for only: $149.99 |
 Sabian Xs20 10 Splash Cymbal $20.50 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 52m |
 Sabian B8 14 Hi Hats Cymbal Set $29.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 53m |
 Sabian AAX X Plosion 18 Crash Cymbal Brilliant Finish New w Warranty $169.00 Time Remaining: 28d 14h 39m Buy It Now for only: $169.00 |
 Sabian SR2 8 Thin Splash Cymbal $35.99 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 10m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 Sabian SR2 18 Thin Ride Crash Cymbal $69.99 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 11m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 Sabian 15 HH Thin CrashNice $120.00 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 28m Buy It Now for only: $120.00 |
 Sabian Pro 16 Studio Crash Cymbal $63.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 25m |
 Sabian 45002P B8 Economy Cymbal Pack W Free 10 Splash $169.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 45m |
 Sabian 14 AA Hi Hats and Sabian 17 AA Metal X Crash Cymbal lot set $230.00 Time Remaining: 6d 16h 10m Buy It Now for only: $230.00 |
 SABIAN EVOLUTION Hi Hats DAVE WECKL 14 CYMBALS $57.00 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 52m |
 Sabian Pro 14 Hi Hat Cymbal Pair $113.00 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 6m |
 Sabian AAX 8 Splash Cymbal Brilliant Finish Used Kit $69.90 Time Remaining: 15d 21h 3m Buy It Now for only: $69.90 |
 Sabian Pro 20 Ride Cymbal $98.00 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 6m |
 Sabian 10 B8 Splash $17.50 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 33m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 BRAND NEW SABIAN AAX PERFORMANCE CYMBAL PACK 25005XXP $599.99 Time Remaining: 8d 20h 36m Buy It Now for only: $599.99 |
 Sabian 12 AA Mini Chinese $25.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 34m |
 Sabian Cymbal Cleaner $9.99 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 25m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Sabian 13 B8 hi hats $32.00 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 34m Buy It Now for only: $42.00 |
 Sabian 14 B8 hi hats $38.00 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 35m Buy It Now for only: $48.00 |
 Sabian 20 Suspended HH Cymbal Brilliant B Stock $199.00 Time Remaining: 27d 16h 47m Buy It Now for only: $199.00 |
 Sabian 14 B8 Thin Crash $32.50 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 36m |
 Sabian 16 B8 Thin Crash $32.50 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 37m |
 Sabian Custom Shop 14 Greenbrier Combat Hi Hat Cymbal Pair Used kit $144.00 Time Remaining: 16d 16h 36m Buy It Now for only: $144.00 |
 Sabian 18 B8 Thin Crash $37.50 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 38m |
 Sabian 20 B8 Ride $35.00 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 38m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 Sabian Greenbrier AAX Dark Set 5pc Natural Cymbal Pack Used $599.00 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 55m Buy It Now for only: $599.00 |
 Sabian 20 HH Hand Hammered 20th Anniversary Medium Ride $125.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 39m |
 Sabian Pro 12 Splash Cymbal $46.00 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 45m |
 Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Super Cymbal Set 7pc Pack New $569.00 Time Remaining: 4d 12h 27m Buy It Now for only: $569.00 |
 Sabian B8 20 Ride Cymbal $40.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 53m |
 Sabian HHX Evolution 18 Crash Cymbal Perfect Condition Fantastic Sound $200.00 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 34m Buy It Now for only: $225.00 |
 Sabian AA Splash 10 Accent Small Crash Cymbal for Drum Kit $49.00 Time Remaining: 26d 20h 54m Buy It Now for only: $49.00 |
 Sabian HHX Legacy 20 Ride Cymbal Perfect Condition Lovely Sound $225.00 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 35m Buy It Now for only: $250.00 |
 Sabian XS20 14 Medium Thin Crash Brilliant Finish $75.00 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 46m Buy It Now for only: $85.00 |
 Sabian B8 2 Pack Set B8 2 Cymbal Pack $149.00 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 24m Buy It Now for only: $149.00 |
 SABIAN 10 B8 Splash Cymbal Barely used $30.00 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 50m Buy It Now for only: $35.99 |
 Sabian SBR Performance Cymbal Set NEW $186.99 Time Remaining: 7d 19h 30m Buy It Now for only: $186.99 |
 Sabian B8 First Pack 13Hi Hat w 16 Crash Cymbal $120.00 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 32m |
 SABIAN HAND HAMMERED HIHAT CYMBALS $200.00 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 22m |
 New Sabian 18 AAXplosion Crash Cymbal $239.95 Time Remaining: 29d 15h 53m Buy It Now for only: $239.95 |
 Sabian Paragon 22 inch Ride EXCELLENT SHAPE $180.00 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 56m |
 Sabian Paragon 16 inch Crash Cymbal $140.00 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 59m |
 Sabian SBR5001 Brass SBr First Pack Cymbal Package $110.00 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 5m Buy It Now for only: $110.00 |
 Sabian Paragon 18 inch Crash Cymbal $160.00 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 1m |
 SABIAN AAX 14 Hi Hat Cymbal Professional $118.00 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 21m |
 SABIAN 20 AAX 22068X DARK CRASH CYMBAL $193.50 Time Remaining: 28d 2h 28m Buy It Now for only: $193.50 |
 Used Sabian B8 20 Ride Cymbal $50.00 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 42m |
 sabian b 8 13 hi hats16 crash $20.49 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 18h 10m |
 Sabian AAX Greenbrier Effects Cymbal Set 7 pc Pack New $700.00 Time Remaining: 6d 18h 29m Buy It Now for only: $700.00 |
 Sabian 18 Crash Ride CYMBAL $45.00 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $60.00 |
 Sabian B8 Thin Crash 16 41 cm $33.95 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 47m Buy It Now for only: $43.95 |
 Sabian AA medium Crash Cymbal 17 Natural finish Discontinued size $174.99 Time Remaining: 11d 19h 12m Buy It Now for only: $174.99 |
 Custom All Handcrafted Sabian Orig Ink Cymbal Logo Pendant One of a Kind $17.50 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 5m |
Selecting the right Cymbal for You
There is an overabundance of cymbals to choose from these days. If you are just starting out as a drummer or are beginning to play at an intermediate level, you can become overwhelmed as to which cymbal to choose for your specific type of musical genre. Most drum kits come with a standard ride cymbal and perhaps a high hat with a foot pedal, but the choices beyond that are many and it's difficult to narrow down exactly which cymbal is for you.
You would comparison shop if you were buying a car, right? It's no different with cymbals. Begin your research by reading up on the types of cymbals that attract you the most. There are numerous web sites that can provide you with vital information on sound quality, how they will feel when you crash them, and various techniques for playing them that can influence your choices. Specific manufacturer web sites often have listings of all of the cymbal types and what genre of music they are bested suited for. You can also focus on sites that sell cymbals, but always be sure you are able to listen to an audio clip prior to buying. It's impossible to tell how a cymbal will sound simply by looking at a photo.
The weight and size of a cymbal will influence its sound quality, so brush up on the types of cymbals that are available and what they are made from. Sabian cymbals, for example, are made of bronze alloy and can be purchased in various weights. Sabian recommends starting out with a mid-weight cymbal so you can gauge the cymbal's response to your specific type of drumming. A heavy cymbal sounds quite different than a light or medium weight.
Once you've narrowed your choices, start playing the cymbals yourself. You will begin to identify the various sounds you can create, and know which you favor in your own music. Learn the various terms associated with cymbals, so you can identify a washy sound as opposed to a trashy cymbal. Heavy cymbals tend to be bright sounding, with a long sustain. Light cymbals provide you with lighter sounds and less of a resonance.
A good idea when trying to narrow down your cymbal choice is to find out what your favorite bands are using. If you favor hard rock/metal music, you may be interested in some heavy rides and crashes in large sizes. For jazz and contemporary music, you could choose medium weight cymbals like 16 inch rides with a few smaller Chinas thrown in. The companies that manufacture your cymbals also develop custom lines with your favorite musician. Meinl Cymbals has a jazz line specifically develop for jazz drummers, as well as a dark, extra dry line that is used for everyone from metal artists to hip hop.
At the end of the day, the best cymbal for you should be the one that blends seamlessly into your kit and expresses the music you are trying play. Experiment with several different types of cymbals through online research and after trying them out, pick out a few that best suit your needs. Once you have worked with your initial selections, you can always expand your kit as you progress in your playing or expand your musical repertoire.
About the Author
Shelly is our staff writer for http://www.CymbalsDirect.com, the largest independent cymbal shop on the web. By working directly with the top cymbal manufacturers, Cymbals Direct has an incredible selection and unbeatable prices. Plus, all staff members at CD are drummers and are here to help customers find the perfect cymbals for their drum setup.
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