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    Hey everyone, I'm looking at a set of used but almost new b8's are they generally good cymbals or should I keep my money and look for something better, the set would cost me 200$ and include a 20" ride, an 18" and 16" thin crash and a set of 14" hi-hats all b8's

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    $200 is a pretty good price for 4 cymbals. I know Sabian b8s are probably the best entry level cymbals you can buy. I prefer them over zildjian zbt's new b8 hihats are $125 new. At least in Winnipeg.
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    I agree that it's a good price for the set of hats , 20" ride, 18" crash and 16" crash.

    I would go with this and get what you want later little by little.
    Gives you time to shop and compare prices.
    Last edited by Olimpass; 11-04-2016 at 05:47 AM.

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    Thanks guys, I'm getting them tomorrow morning before I go to work

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    Now I'm just wondering what is the difference between a normal crash and a thin crash lol

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    For entry cymbals, can't go wrong. B8's to me seem heavy. The thin crashes will probably just crash better. Not as clangy!

    all the best...

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    B8's are a good start. For that price......get 'em.

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    B8's are a classic entry level.
    I still have my original B8 crash and hi-hat from 28 years ago when I got my first kit.
    Still use the hi-hats every day.


    They've changed a lot. Kind of tinny metal pingy sounding. But for $200 it's a great deal.
    I will tell you though that I have found some Sabian XS series sets for around $250-300 used online and I buy them up every time. I always look for the medium-thin version not the rock.

    The thin B8's will have a little nicer cymbal sound as they won't be as thick and clanky.
    Last edited by SpazApproved; 11-03-2016 at 07:38 AM.

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    thanks guys

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    I love Sabian B8 hats. I like some of the rides as well. Never cared for the crashes...except for the 16" B8 crashes that I converted to hats, LOL.
    -Brian

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    I still use my b8 hi hats, but the bottom on top.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpazApproved View Post
    B8's are a classic entry level............for $200 it's a great deal.
    Agreed.
    This might be your only option at a full set of cymbals for a small amount of cash.................as Spaz says, they are entry level cymbals but they are fairly durable.
    You will want to upgrade from now on.
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    They are a good starter set, however you can get used B8's much, much cheaper than that easily. $150 for the same set is common.
    The hi-hats really are not bad, not a fan of the rest but they are entry-level. They are durible and if you are on a tight budget they will certainly work until you are able to upgrade.
    As far as the crashes, a thin crash is thinner than the regular crash.

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    Oh come on everyone, they are crap. SAbian B8 series are junk cymbals; designed for complete newbies who don't know, or can't afford anything better.

    Acoustic & Electronic:
    Pearl Prestige World Series WLX 1988
    Tama Swingstar 1983
    Tama Superstar Hyper-Drive (Birch) 2007
    Ludwig Acrolite Snare 1976
    Ludwig Supraphonic 6.5x14" 2021
    Pearl Sensitone Elite Aluminum 5.5" and 6.5" Snare
    Pearl COB Custom Deluxe [Gladstone] (75-76) Snare
    Love Drum Co. Hammered Steel 5.5" Snare
    Roland TD-1KV

    Paiste
    Accent 8"

    Paiste Signature:
    6", 10" Splash
    14" Dark Crisp Hi-Hats
    14" Sound Edge Hi-Hats
    16", 17", 18",19", 20" Full Crash
    22" Symphonic Med-Heavy (use as a Ride)

    Paiste Formula 602:
    22" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Ride

    Paiste 2oo2:
    22" Ride
    16" Crash
    8",10" Splash

    Paiste 2oo2 Big Beat:
    15" Hi-Hats
    19", 20", 21" Big Beat Multifunctional

    Paiste Sound Formula:
    16" Crash
    20" Full Ride (Frankenstein)

    Paiste Twenty:
    16" China

    Paiste Alpha (original Swiss made):
    12" Splash

    Paiste PST7:
    Medium
    16", 18" Crash
    20" Ride
    14" Hi-Hats

    Sabian:
    XS20 18" China
    AA 14" Fusion Hi-Hats


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    Quote Originally Posted by EyePea View Post
    Oh come on everyone, they are crap. SAbian B8 series are junk cymbals; designed for complete newbies who don't know, or can't afford anything better.
    They're no artisans, but they're a solid beginner line.
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    -Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by FlyByNight View Post
    They're no artisans, but they're a solid beginner line.
    Agreed. (minus the "solid" bit)
    Last edited by EyePea; 11-04-2016 at 06:38 AM.

    Acoustic & Electronic:
    Pearl Prestige World Series WLX 1988
    Tama Swingstar 1983
    Tama Superstar Hyper-Drive (Birch) 2007
    Ludwig Acrolite Snare 1976
    Ludwig Supraphonic 6.5x14" 2021
    Pearl Sensitone Elite Aluminum 5.5" and 6.5" Snare
    Pearl COB Custom Deluxe [Gladstone] (75-76) Snare
    Love Drum Co. Hammered Steel 5.5" Snare
    Roland TD-1KV

    Paiste
    Accent 8"

    Paiste Signature:
    6", 10" Splash
    14" Dark Crisp Hi-Hats
    14" Sound Edge Hi-Hats
    16", 17", 18",19", 20" Full Crash
    22" Symphonic Med-Heavy (use as a Ride)

    Paiste Formula 602:
    22" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Ride

    Paiste 2oo2:
    22" Ride
    16" Crash
    8",10" Splash

    Paiste 2oo2 Big Beat:
    15" Hi-Hats
    19", 20", 21" Big Beat Multifunctional

    Paiste Sound Formula:
    16" Crash
    20" Full Ride (Frankenstein)

    Paiste Twenty:
    16" China

    Paiste Alpha (original Swiss made):
    12" Splash

    Paiste PST7:
    Medium
    16", 18" Crash
    20" Ride
    14" Hi-Hats

    Sabian:
    XS20 18" China
    AA 14" Fusion Hi-Hats


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    Quote Originally Posted by EyePea View Post
    Oh come on everyone, they are crap. SAbian B8 series are junk cymbals; designed for complete newbies who don't know, or can't afford anything better.
    So how do you really feel????

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    This series show up a lot on backline kits I've had to play on at festivals . I don't care for them but I won't throw them out either . And just like a really good drum that's been deadened with POUNDS of duckt tape and then mixed to sound good ...you really can't tell the cymbals are B8's up front and not "Artisans" .
    Yea ... nothing wrong with them really .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Olimpass View Post
    I agree that it's a good price for the set of hats , 20" ride, 18" crash and 16" crash.

    I would go with this and get what you want later little by little.
    Gives you time to shop and compare prices.
    That.

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    So how do you like them fred?

    @eyepea, if they guy's budget is 200, then that is an amazing deal for all those cymbals. honestly, 200 for HH, crash and ride is really good. Not everyone can afford 300+ cymbals, and I dont think you help aspiring drummers by making them feel like their cymbals are crap...

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    Quote Originally Posted by jgziegler View Post
    So how do you like them fred?

    @eyepea, if they guy's budget is 200, then that is an amazing deal for all those cymbals. honestly, 200 for HH, crash and ride is really good. Not everyone can afford 300+ cymbals, and I dont think you help aspiring drummers by making them feel like their cymbals are crap...
    For the price the cymbals are being purchased at; I agree...great price. But let's not kid ourselves that this range is good; they are not. Now that's what I've said. I'm not trying to shatter anyone's aspirations; but it was asked, and I answered... Sabian B8s are entry level rubbish. Great for beginners.

    Acoustic & Electronic:
    Pearl Prestige World Series WLX 1988
    Tama Swingstar 1983
    Tama Superstar Hyper-Drive (Birch) 2007
    Ludwig Acrolite Snare 1976
    Ludwig Supraphonic 6.5x14" 2021
    Pearl Sensitone Elite Aluminum 5.5" and 6.5" Snare
    Pearl COB Custom Deluxe [Gladstone] (75-76) Snare
    Love Drum Co. Hammered Steel 5.5" Snare
    Roland TD-1KV

    Paiste
    Accent 8"

    Paiste Signature:
    6", 10" Splash
    14" Dark Crisp Hi-Hats
    14" Sound Edge Hi-Hats
    16", 17", 18",19", 20" Full Crash
    22" Symphonic Med-Heavy (use as a Ride)

    Paiste Formula 602:
    22" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Ride

    Paiste 2oo2:
    22" Ride
    16" Crash
    8",10" Splash

    Paiste 2oo2 Big Beat:
    15" Hi-Hats
    19", 20", 21" Big Beat Multifunctional

    Paiste Sound Formula:
    16" Crash
    20" Full Ride (Frankenstein)

    Paiste Twenty:
    16" China

    Paiste Alpha (original Swiss made):
    12" Splash

    Paiste PST7:
    Medium
    16", 18" Crash
    20" Ride
    14" Hi-Hats

    Sabian:
    XS20 18" China
    AA 14" Fusion Hi-Hats


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    several have posted that Sabian B8's suffice better in the capacity of hi hats, than for crash or ride... I find that interesting, and wonder if there is some underlying metallurgical/acoustical justification --- ?


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    Last week I bought a Sabian hand-hammered B8 bronze triangle. A high-quality professional orchestral instrument ... not cheap, and not entry-level crap, whatsoever. The right alloy for the right job, is what it comes down too, I suppose.

    Last edited by JoePasko; 11-05-2016 at 09:13 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EyePea View Post
    Sabian B8s are entry level rubbish. Great for beginners.
    I counted six other posts that said that before you.............only respectfully.
    Gretsch USA & Zildjian
    (What Else Would I Ever Need ?)


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    so far I like them, thanks everyone for your input

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    Quote Originally Posted by fred1diver View Post
    so far I like them, thanks everyone for your input
    Glad you like them. They're great for the money.
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    There is intelligent life out there. The problem is that there isn't any here.

    -Mike

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