When you’re shopping for a cymbal or are in a recording studio, you’ll hear terms used to describe the sound or character of cymbals.  Some of the terms aren’t immediately obvious to even long-time drummers. Here’s a list of the most common terms you’ll hear.  Review it so that you can speak the same language [...]

Have you ever wondered how cast cymbals are made?  And what variations there are in the process that give cymbals their unique sounds?  There are some wonderful resources on the net for learning about the process. Recently I did a little research in hopes of learning more about some of the top manufacturers, and how [...]

I’ll admit it. I’m a manufacturer website junkie. I love to check in to see what new products are out, who is endorsing what, and to keep an eye on trends in the industry. Every now and then I find a new feature on a manufacturer’s website that makes it easier (and even fun!) to [...]

Whether you’re on your first set of cymbals that came as a package deal with your kit, or you painstakingly picked out every one to get your signature sound, proper care of your cymbals will ensure you get the best from them year after year. Each cymbal manufacturer provides specific instructions for cymbal maintenance based [...]

Why would anybody bury a perfectly good cymbal in the dirt? Drummers are always looking for ways to shape the sound a their cymbals.  Some believe that burying a cymbal can give it the sound of one that has aged for years.  Is it true? Sabian is going to find out. They have buried 100 [...]