I am looking into getting some cymbals but don't want to spend a fortune on them. I am staying away from cymbal packs but would like some recommendations. I have been searching the craigslist and have come across this, which seems like a good deal. I don't have a lot of knowledge on equipment and am looking to get a good deal

Ruy Lopez wrote:I've never really felt comfortable ordering a cymbal I have not heard in person. There are variances between cymbals of the same model, sometimes slight and sometimes major.http://mycymbal.com/my 15 hats came off this site - i casually posted the youtube vid of a set i had a boner for to my facebook page and promptly forgot about them. 4 months later they showed up for christmas. that's why i married that girl.i swear every post i make about drums revolves around either bosphorus cymbals ruling, or memphis drum shop being the best drum shop in the country.

I've never really felt comfortable ordering a cymbal I have not heard in person. There are variances between cymbals of the same model, sometimes slight and sometimes major.

These sound great but are delicate... but you can't beat the price:http://www.vintagedrum.com/item/Wuhan-C ... ant-Finish

nick92675 wrote:memphis drum shop being the best drum shop in the country.Eeeyep.And I can say without a doubt that Nick knows good-sounding cymbals.I can also say that I just got hip to the new Giant Beats and Holy CRAP! I walked into Chuck Levin's in DC a few weeks ago and walked out with a new ride cymbal and hi hats, neither of which I really expected to buy. Especially not the hats. I just played them out of curiosity. I now know not to do that at Chuck Levin's.Chris GargesCharlotte, NC

cgarges wrote:nick92675 wrote:memphis drum shop being the best drum shop in the country.Eeeyep.And I can say without a doubt that Nick knows good-sounding cymbals.I can also say that I just got hip to the new Giant Beats and Holy CRAP! I walked into Chuck Levin's in DC a few weeks ago and walked out with a new ride cymbal and hi hats, neither of which I really expected to buy. Especially not the hats. I just played them out of curiosity. I now know not to do that at Chuck Levin's.Chris GargesCharlotte, NCI love my Giant Beats. Perfect rock cymbals to my ears...

20 A Zildjian Rock ride. Now, there's a great ride with crash-friend benefits.

I'm not usually a guy who goes through cymbals, but I have definitely been giving these Giant Beats a work-out.My recommendation, if such a concern is a real and common problem, would be to buy from a dealer who offers an extended warranty. I know Guitar Center does this and it's a worthy expense with cymbals, just as an insurance policy. I'm sure there are at least a few other dealers who do this. Speaking of which, I've got some headphones I need to return.Chris GargesCharlotte, NC