Everybody loves cheap but not everybody loves the quality of cheap. When looking for cymbals for your drum set, sometimes it can be overwhelming and definitely expensive. Beginner drum sets usually come with a set of stock cymbals but those don't usually last long or sound good. As your talent grows you will most likely want to get rid of those and start off with a better set. But which ones?
Cheap cymbals usually sound horrible, lose their shape and/or crack easily. In fact, some of the stock drum cymbals sound like to trash can lids being smashed together to make a sound. It is smart to want to save money but it is also smart to stay away from the really cheap stuff... there is a reason why they are really cheap.
Here are some tips to help you save when looking for drum cymbals. First off, if you are looking to buy for your whole drum set meaning the hi-hat cymbals and the crash and ride cymbals, then it is better to buy it as a complete pack. You will spend a lot more if you buy these out by the piece because individually they almost always sell for more. Try to save up and get a complete starter pack. If all you need is an individual piece, then of course get only what you need.
Now to the fun part, which brands are cheap but have good quality? The brands that I have found are the Sabian B8's, Zildjian ZBT's, and the Meinl MCX. These all sell in starter packs or complete packs. A complete pack consists of 2- Hi-hat cymbals. 1- crash cymbal and 1-Ride cymbal. It's perfect to get you started.
The brands that I listed here are backed by their company's reputation. Zildjian was the original cymbal maker before Sabian branched out of it. Meinl is a German made cymbal brand and is played by many of today's top professionals.
The brands that I have mentioned are not only popular but were in use by many of my friends when they first started out. As your drumming grows your taste in cymbals will grow and you will branch out for different sounds. The good news is that with these brands you won't have to worry about the horrible trash can sound, and the warping, ripping, and bending of the cymbal! These cymbals are worth trying out. They sound good and can last quite a long time depending on your style of playing.
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