Zildjian Vs. Sabian
Zildjian and Sabian are both a type of cymbal used with drum kits, or a cymbal line in marching band, among other settings. To compare the origin of both companies, their processes and difference in manufacture, quality and sound, let's start from the beginning. Both companies started their process by one person. The founder passed away and left the original business, Zildjian, to his two sons. One son wanted to carry on the family business with the traditional style of cymbal manufactured. The second son decided to take his half and embark on a new style of manufacture. Each cymbal, regardless of company, starts its birth with a specified metal alloy. This alloy is mixed with the cymbal's desired finish and sound in mind, with bronze usually being the base metal. Each cymbal alloy is rolled and semi-shaped with a general form. Only the bell and the body exist in a very raw, unfinished form, and the heat spots are apparent. This point is what determines the quality. If a manufacturer has used mostly tin, these will be the lower-end cymbals. These are easily manufactured. Turn out is high, but the down side is the tinny sound you get from the cymbal. The finish is sometimes referred to as a 'brilliant' finish.
These are usually lathed on a metal lathe and have a brushed looking finish on the cymbal. The lower-end Zildjian seems to hold up under pressure where Sabian tend to give way to pressure and leave dings and dents on their surface. My favorite is the Zildjian "K" cymbal. As a band takes the stage or field and a performance begins, you can hear the quality that the band desires to reflect. Lower-end cymbals may mean the difference between trash and treasure, as well as desired sound. Each company produces a low-end cymbal, and a 'Rolls Royce' of cymbals. The higher-end cymbals, regardless of respective company names, will usually hold great quality alloy product, as well as sound produced by the alloy and durability. The next day, the Hammersmith will go back and hammer the bottom side of this cymbal, stressing the metal further in the same manner as he did on top. Both companies manufacture these types of cymbals, referred to as hand-hammered, but each alloy mix is different. Once the cymbal has had more time to rest, it's time to go back to the lathe where only grams of metal will be stripped. Zildjian still holds true to three hundred and seventy five years of manufacture as they began in Istanbul, Turkey. Sabian has decided to change the style of cymbals they were used to manufacturing, although they still work closely with other artists to design new sounds as well. After this cymbal is allowed time to rest, it is tested for sound, which is deep and warm with a china type resonance. Test their ability to resist denting and dinging, and their quality in sound and durability.
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