Cymbals

What are Cymbals?
Cymbals are tapered, circular brass plates that contain a small cup or bell that swells at the cymbal's center. Two cymbals stacked on top of each other and played both with the hands and with a foot pedal are called hi-hats.

Who to Buy From

Zildjian, Sabian, and Paiste are the three big cymbal manufacturers. Zildjian is marked as the oldest company in the world dating back to the 1600s; they also outsell any other cymbal manufacturer.

What is the Problem in Cymbals?
It would probably be their cost these days. Used cymbals would be your best bet. In fact, some professionals will only play on used cymbals because they have a warmer tone and don't need to be "broken in".