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Zildjian ZBT 4-Piece Cymbal Set
Zildjian ZBT 4-Piece Cymbal Set
Published by Drum Set Connect
08-02-2006
Zildjian ZBT 4-Piece Cymbal Set

Overview
The Zildjian ZBT 4-Piece Cymbal Set with 18" China and Cymbal Bag includes a 20" ride, 16" crash, and a pair of 14" hi-hats. These are entry-level cymbals made a by a great company in Zildjian. The ZBT-Plus cymbals use the Zildjian Bronze Technology to offer great cymbals with clean stick articulation and controlled overtones.

The Good
Zildjian is one of the most popular and well-known companies in the cymbal industry and you can only expect the best from them. This cymbal package includes everything a starting drummer needs in terms of cymbals and the free china cymbal and cymbal bag that it comes with is definitely a plus. If you’re on a budget, then this is probably one of the better deals for your money. Sabian also has a similar package that you might want to look into. As for sound quality, the ride rings quite well and the crash and hi-hats are decent. For the price, there is really not much that competes.

The Bad
Although this is a great deal for beginning drummers, the cymbals are not the best you can get. These are lower line cymbals and there have been many cases where customers have complained about the crash cracking too easily or the ride being too loud and ringing for too long.

The Verdict
I’d recommend this package only to beginning drummers who are on a tight budget. Otherwise, it’d be wise to invest in something of higher quality which will last you longer and sound much better such as the Zildjian A or K series cymbals. Wuhan also has some comparable cymbals that may cost less.

List Price - $429.00

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Zildjian ZBT 4-Piece Cymbal Set with FREE 18" China and Cymbal Bag
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By zildian999 on 09-13-2007, 10:24 AM
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Re: Zildjian ZBT 4-Piece Cymbal Set

Average Cymbals for the price...but I wouldnt buy them.
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By PearlVSX on 10-05-2007, 09:27 PM
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Re: Zildjian ZBT 4-Piece Cymbal Set

I am using a ride, 16 rock crash and rock hats. The rock hats are actually pretty decent: loud, cutting., nice "chic" sound and great open sound. The only reason I have these is that I was poor and needed some pies asap! I would and am going to be selling my 16 rock crash and ride to make way for my new A customs!
All in all these cymbals are pretty good considering the price.and they are Zildjians!
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By jswhite75154 on 11-09-2007, 04:37 PM
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Re: Zildjian ZBT 4-Piece Cymbal Set

I bought a set of Zildjian ZBTs in January 2006. Priced at about $200 you cant say they aren't worth the price. I am an active musician/music teacher and I use these on my teaching kit and on a few live shows. They are very shinny so they look really good on stage, but unlike the competetors, these actually have some tonal qualities, they project well, and they can tack the beating from those inexperianced drummers. These cymbals are a great set, but i would not recomend mixing them with "higher end " peices. Great for beginners and intermediates alike.
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By StickBreaker16 on 02-07-2008, 11:53 PM
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Re: Zildjian ZBT 4-Piece Cymbal Set

I have the ZBT pro 20" ride. I dont like It. I replaced it when I got Sabian B8s. I tried the ZBT Hi Hats and I would rather have kept my stock Pearl hats.
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By StickBreaker16 on 02-19-2008, 12:02 AM
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Re: Zildjian ZBT 4-Piece Cymbal Set

My friend had a whole set of these. His crash did crack I believe. I have the ride and it indeed does ring very long and at a wierd pitch. And I have te 10" Splash which seems to bend and warp very easily. But I do like the china cymbal =P. That hats are unbearable.

Save yourself a little dissapointment, get Sabian B8s. If you are a die hard Zildjian fan, then what can I say? Go get 'em but I strongly recommend Sabian B8s for beginners
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