Is this a good deal?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Zildjian-A-Custom-Cymbal-Pack-With-Free-18-Fast-Crash?sku=490026








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No, it's definitely not. Buying a cymbal pack means that your going to get a bunch of cymbals stuck in a box that have different sound, and tonal characteristics that may not compliment each other. I would suggest either A. Going to a store and trying before you buy (and not sticking to Zildjian) or B. Get a set of matched Saluda cymbals for about 200$ less and some other effects cymbals as well, if thats what u want.








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"I never said that gear makes the player...I just wanted to exploit the other side of the argument."

Quite to the contrary. Cymbal packs are matched.








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SGarrett wrote:

Quite to the contrary. Cymbal packs are matched.

Really? Well then that could further my argument by saying: what if you don't like ANY of the cymbals becuase they're matched?? Hmm hmm?








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"I never said that gear makes the player...I just wanted to exploit the other side of the argument."

That then negates your B.

Howepirate wrote:

SGarrett wrote:

Quite to the contrary. Cymbal packs are matched.

Really? Well then that could further my argument by saying: what if you don't like ANY of the cymbals becuase they're matched?? Hmm hmm?

your a fucking dumbass anti-Zildjian idiot.. cuz u like sabian and saluda... Thats a great cymbal pack..and yes theyre all matched to sound well together. Go fuckiing wack off and stay out of this topic..cuz u give aweful advice. And to the starter of this topic..that cymbal pack is the same price anywhere..except for 1 person who was selling a bunch of them on ebay for $549.00








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michiganice91 wrote:

Howepirate wrote:

SGarrett wrote:

Quite to the contrary. Cymbal packs are matched.

Really? Well then that could further my argument by saying: what if you don't like ANY of the cymbals becuase they're matched?? Hmm hmm?

your a fucking dumbass anti-Zildjian idiot.. cuz u like sabian and saluda... Thats a great cymbal pack..and yes theyre all matched to sound well together. Go fuckiing wack off and stay out of this topic..cuz u give aweful advice. And to the starter of this topic..that cymbal pack is the same price anywhere..except for 1 person who was selling a bunch of them on ebay for $549.00

I'm not anti-zildjian, i have zildjian hats that are doing me very well. I'm anti-fanboys. Noob. Either way, you could get Saluda's that sound very very similar or even custom made for what you want them to sound like, for much much less than 549.00$








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"I never said that gear makes the player...I just wanted to exploit the other side of the argument."

Again with the arguing. Sheesh. It's drumming, not politics.








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It is not a bad deal considering the list on just the hi-hats is prolly over $400.00. If these are what you want, go to the drum store, and try out what they have there. There should be minimal difference, if any between one 20in A custom and the next.








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Howepirate wrote:

I'm not anti-zildjian, i have zildjian hats that are doing me very well. I'm anti-fanboys. Noob. Either way, you could get Saluda's that sound very very similar or even custom made for what you want them to sound like, for much much less than 549.00$

Oh the ironing.

Bong wrote:

It is not a bad deal considering the list on just the hi-hats is prolly over $400.00. If these are what you want, go to the drum store, and try out what they have there. There should be minimal difference, if any between one 20in A custom and the next.

Word. Zildjians are made for consistency in sound from one cymbal to the next. Which is a plus to some and a negative to others.








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It should be they are expensive because they make the cymbal
cost a lot but it you want that cymbal pack go for it.

SGarrett wrote:

Word. Zildjians are made for consistency in sound from one cymbal to the next. Which is a plus to some and a negative to others.

Huh? If you get 5 Zildjian crashes they most likely will all sound a bit different all good but different. If you want a consistant sound go with Paiste 2002's. I have no problem with Zildjians but if your talking about consistancy they ain't got it. That's one reason I don't play them. I love their sound but I can't go from store to store If they even have what I'm looking for in stock) hoping I find the right sounding crash to replace one.

I think this is the first post I've made dissagreeing with you.

And to the main post. Yeah, it's a good deal. If you bough them separately you would pay more. Those are great sounding cymbals.








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if those are the cymbals that you want, then it is a great deal! two crashes, a ride and a pair of hats? for $650? thats a hell of a deal.








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Wow this turned into an argument fast. Um, in regards to Zildjian, I've tried them out at several stores and I liked the sound of it, however, I also enjoyed AAX's and some K customs, so I'm undecided. The great thing this pack has going is the price for the package. Thanks for replies.








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racefan33 wrote:

SGarrett wrote:

Word. Zildjians are made for consistency in sound from one cymbal to the next. Which is a plus to some and a negative to others.

Huh? If you get 5 Zildjian crashes they most likely will all sound a bit different all good but different. If you want a consistant sound go with Paiste 2002's. I have no problem with Zildjians but if your talking about consistancy they ain't got it. That's one reason I don't play them. I love their sound but I can't go from store to store If they even have what I'm looking for in stock) hoping I find the right sounding crash to replace one.

I think this is the first post I've made dissagreeing with you.

And to the main post. Yeah, it's a good deal. If you bough them separately you would pay more. Those are great sounding cymbals.

Lol. Garett now you have really shot the goat. I saw and owned many new Zildjian cymbals that didn't sound good.
If any, Paiste's are consistent. The reason is SnBz8 bronze.

And about A customs and other Zildjians: A Custom Ride is more crash than ride and crashes are not as good as AAX. Last year I sold nearly new A custom fast crash cos it sux. At this moment I own two cymbals of bought new three piece Avedis set. I immediately sold a Medium thin crash, cos it just didn't fit in any music. Ride isn't good balanced, and hi hat cymbals don't lie ideal on each other.








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