Are ZBT cymbals any good?
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Are ZBT cymbals any good?
These cymbals sound phenomenal! The ride has such a great clean sustain and the bell on the ride is quick with lots of punch. The high hats sound great too, not too bright and very quick response. The two crash cymbals sound so good you can use them as a secondary ride especially for rock music.
What does ZBT stand for Zildjian?
Zildjian’s ZBT line is one of three lines — ZHT, ZBT, ZXT — aimed at the student and/or budget buyer. ZBT is a “sheet” cymbal line, which means the cymbals are punched out of a large sheet of alloy, cookie-fashion.
What are Zildjian ZBT cymbals made out of?
While ZBT cymbals are made from B8 bronze (this is 8 % tin mixed with copper), the ZHT line are made from B12 (12% tin in copper). As a general rule, less tin means a brighter, clearer cymbal with fewer overtones. More tin in your bronze mix means a warmer, lusher sound with a wider range of overtones.
Are ZBT Hi Hats good?
The ZBT hi- hats have a great sound. These hats have a great “chick” and excellent stick definition. The produce a very balanced open hi-hat sound as well. I would recommend these hats to anyone.
What are expensive cymbals made out of?
The most popular and most sonorous are bronze alloys. Bronze alloys are composed of copper and tin, and different copper-to-tin ratios have a major impact on the tone of a cymbal. Generally speaking, adding more tin to a bronze alloy darkens the tone, and leads to a sonically richer-sounding cymbal.
Are Zildjian cymbals good?
Although not as jazzy as the K series or as heavy as the A series, the Kerope range are somewhere in the middle. In short, they promise a great overall old school rock ‘n roll sound. Why We Love It: With over 400 years of experience making cymbals, Zildjian always delivers an excellent product with amazing sounds.
Are Zildjian A Customs good?
The result of radically different rotary hammering techniques, thin weights, and a brilliant finish, the A Customs found a happy niche in Zildjian’s lineup. With their crisp, sweet, sophisticated sound, drummers found colorations perfectly suited to modern music.
Should I clean my cymbals?
Cymbals shouldn’t be polished every single time you decide to clean them. You should only be polishing them every so often. In many polishing formulas, the abrasives that are present can remove certain layers if it’s used too much.
