Sabian B8 16" Medium Crash Cymbal
Get a nice, even crash and a smooth sustain with this medium crash cymbal. The B8 alloy -- 92% copper and 8% tin -- gives your crash a brighter tone.
Overall User Ratings (based on 26 ratings)
Submitted November 6, 2005 by a customer from peoplepc.com
"You won't get hurt with this cymbal"
Sound
Good play-a-bility ! best cymbal in my set . Nice even crash and smooth sustain
Features
Its a cymbal
Value
Well worth the money . 30 plus yrs of expieriance says 'BUY IT "
Manufacturer Support
never required support in this area .
Musical Background:
hobbyist/semi pro
Musical Style:
Rock / Jazz
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Submitted November 12, 2005 by a customer from yahoo.com
"not too impressed"
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Sound
it sounds ok. not proffesional, only for begginers i would suggest it.
Quality
quality wise i was in a sense disappointed. in about 3 months it began to rust a lot. I don't hit very hard but after about 6 months it got its first crack.
Value
if you are under a tight budget i would suggest this but if you can afford something better., dont get it
Musical Background:
hobby
Musical Style:
metal/ rock
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Submitted July 28, 2012 by a customer from hotmail.com
"Very Good Entry Level!"
i have the 16 inch b8 medium crash and it rocks! this was an upgrade from the cymbal that came with my first kit and it was soooooooo worth it! this cymbal is probably the best cymbal you can get for the price! it's sound is good overall and with good technique it shouldn't crack for a while. this is an entry level cymbal so it is not the best out there, but i say it is the best entry level sabian out there (next to b8 pro). i got mine about 1 and 1/2 to 2 years ago and it is still in very good condition, no cracks or anything. (upgrading to an xs20 today!) overall good for any starter!
Sound
with good technique this sounds awesome but has a little overtone. you could probably get away with light riding to! not all cymbals sound the same even if they are the exact same type, they could still sound different.
Features
the crash is nice and the surface is good for light riding, but the bell has sort of a long high pitched overtone that i dont like but it nice.
Ease of Use
again... technique, with good technique, it sounds amazing! and keep it loose on the stand or else it will crack easier (that goes for any cymbal)
Quality
it is very heavy (along with the rest of the b8 series) and i have used it for almost 2 years and it doesnt have any cracks or anything!
Value
definitly the one of the best deals you can get for an entry level cymbal
Manufacturer Support
no problems yet!
The Wow Factor
this looks great
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Submitted May 24, 2005 by a customer from aol.com
"Beginners Only"
Sound
sounds like glass breaking
Features
bell is nice, very bright
Quality
takes some punishment. only smudges after 9 months of hard playing BUT this is a beginner cymbal. using it has made me appreciate better, more expensive cymbals. recommended for beginners, for veterans, its time to treat yourself to a better crash.
Value
good price for beginners
Manufacturer Support
ive never had to use support
The Wow Factor
looks just like a regular cymbal, sounds mediocre to the experienced drummer
Musical Background:
recording musician
Musical Style:
rock, blues, jazz, funk
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