Results 1 to 14 of 14

Thread: sabian apx?

  1. #1

    User Info Menu

    Default sabian apx?

    theve been anounced as the sabian answer to the paiste sigs, but has anyone played on them?
    my local gc only has the bottom half of a high hat (wtf)
    but they have a full set of paiste sigs so we combined the top half of the sigs with the apx bottom and they sounded realy good. but i dont know if itll sound the same way when the struck one is an apx so im currious. anyone play with them?
    play till the day i die. it makes more sense that way.

    "You should set up your drums around the toilet. You know you must use it everyday and lets be realistic, nothing better is going on when your sitting on there. Why not take care of business and play the drums." silver dragon sound

  2. #2

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: sabian apx?

    So the APX is the brand new product from Sabian, isn't it ?
    How it's finish davie ?

    my local gc only has the bottom half of a high hat (wtf)
    What a weird Music Store.... ....
    My Kit :
    TAMA Imperialstar Midnight Blue
    REMO Encore Heads....
    Meinl Cowbell
    16" Zildjian Avedis Thin Crash
    16" Paiste Alpha Medium Crash
    20" Meinl Rakes Medium Ride
    14" Paiste 3000 Rude Hi-Hat
    8" PST-5 Splash
    6" Meinl Classic Splash
    10" WUHAN S series Splash
    16" ZHT EFX
    17" Stagg China
    P122 Double bass pedal

  3. #3

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: sabian apx?

    from what i hear they are b8 alloy and they sound awful....

    and wouldnt the sabian signatures be the answer to the paiste signatures?

  4. #4

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: sabian apx?

    From what i've heard of them, admittingly very little, they didnt seem greatly similair to signatures- i think the sigs are much nicer. I'd make more of a comparison to Z customs.
    jimbolimbo99 Mapex Mafia

    Mapex M Birch
    Sabian AA and Paragons
    Zildjian A's
    Meinl Generation X
    Dream Lion
    Trick Pro-1V


    My band

    My Kit

  5. #5

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: sabian apx?

    A local shop here has had them for over a month. They had a big premier sale with some reps from Sabian and all. I already had plans that day so I could not go. I have not had a chance to listen to them yet. Im in the market for a new ride so I may take a look one day here soon.
    Dave


    Frank "Fiacovaz" Iacovazzi
    RIP my friend


    Proud member of "PHROGGES AQUARIAN ARMY"

  6. #6

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: sabian apx?

    they are okay
    i still think that aax aa hhx hh blow them out of the water and then make them run home crying to their mommies like little pansies hehehe
    "I mean honestly... I don't understand how "boom-click-boom-click-boom-click"evades a drummer...." ~ Kryshah

    Gretsch Catalina Club Mod
    Sabian cymbals:
    18 in. AAXplosion crash
    21 in. AA raw bell ride
    16 in. Vault crash
    14 in. AAX stage hats
    Paiste:10 in. metal splash
    Zildjian:zil-bel
    DW 7000 double pedals
    PDP hardware
    EMAD!!!

  7. #7

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: sabian apx?

    Funny you mention, I just asked the same question last night in Guitar Center when I saw their new APX setup. These things sound downright awful. Basically, they're B8's with a new lathing structure and brand name. Nothing close to the Paiste Sig's. They sound like heavy plastic and the bells produce NO sound but a thud. Nasty.
    www.myspace.com/maudeephyfe
    The good times won't roll themselves
    Gretsch Renown Maple, Paiste Signature, Reflector, and Dark Energy

  8. #8

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: sabian apx?

    I was unimpressed with them also!

  9. #9

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: sabian apx?

    lol exactly what i said but noone listened

  10. #10

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: sabian apx?

    thanks guys i live in a kinda behind the times town so we dont get stuff in till a month after its revield, (we finaly got the paiste crystal hats witch i had been dyeing to try since 32nds review of them) good to know there not even worth trying. that makes my cymbal chooseing easyer.
    and coke on your sabian sigs being the answer to paiste sigs, the sabian sigs were all developed with certain artists for there own taste while paiste sigs are a brand and then there are signature artist cymbals like the stuwart copland blue bell ride.
    play till the day i die. it makes more sense that way.

    "You should set up your drums around the toilet. You know you must use it everyday and lets be realistic, nothing better is going on when your sitting on there. Why not take care of business and play the drums." silver dragon sound

  11. #11

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: sabian apx?

    Hope you enjoy those Crystal Hats, davie. They are sweet
    www.myspace.com/maudeephyfe
    The good times won't roll themselves
    Gretsch Renown Maple, Paiste Signature, Reflector, and Dark Energy

  12. #12

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: sabian apx?

    yah they are dude there next on my list of purchases i love the sounds so smoth and silky and open they dont sound crouded. i love it
    play till the day i die. it makes more sense that way.

    "You should set up your drums around the toilet. You know you must use it everyday and lets be realistic, nothing better is going on when your sitting on there. Why not take care of business and play the drums." silver dragon sound

  13. #13

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: sabian apx?

    Heard the APX's tonight. Crashes and Rides. They were not as bad as I thought but I didn't really like them. Too metallic sounding for my taste. Better than the B8s and XS series. Like everyone else I will take my AAX crashes over them any day. I love going into this shop. I tae my daughter to soccer practice every Monday just up the street. Great way to kill some time.
    Dave


    Frank "Fiacovaz" Iacovazzi
    RIP my friend


    Proud member of "PHROGGES AQUARIAN ARMY"

  14. #14

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: sabian apx?

    the APXs are supposed to be very loud. i think george kollias uses them.

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •