Sabian SR2 Cymbals

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Yes I know the back story behind these but I really like them.

In fact, I've re-brassed my kit with them entirely, with the exception of the hats that are and always have been Sabian AA 14. Rock Hats. I'm not a drummer but I like the way the SR2's record and I'll admit to really liking the way they look, not that aesthetics matter. Can't say I'm a fan of the thins so the two crashes (16 and a 18) are mediums and the ride is a heavy. Oh, wait, the 9' splash is a thin.
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rayc wrote: Fri Nov 03, 2017 4:46 amSybian?
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I think these are mystery cymbals. People trade cymbals in, they get refurbished, and resold a SR2s...or something like that. You could be getting a really really good cymbal that's been stripped and refinished, or you could be getting a trash can lid. No one knows until you hear it! I could have that all wrong, that's just my current understanding of SR2s.
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Greg_L wrote: Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:29 am I think these are mystery cymbals. People trade cymbals in, they get refurbished, and resold a SR2s...or something like that. You could be getting a really really good cymbal that's been stripped and refinished, or you could be getting a trash can lid. No one knows until you hear it! I could have that all wrong, that's just my current understanding of SR2s.
From a business perspective that is a genius move. Depending on pricing hard to say how it would work from a consumer perspective.
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WhiskeyJack wrote: Fri Nov 03, 2017 12:22 pm From a business perspective that is a genius move. Depending on pricing hard to say how it would work from a consumer perspective.
From my drummer's perspective, it's not worth it. For the same price as a "new" refurb SR2, I can get a very good used cymbal that is a known brand and model. Maybe it won't be as pretty, but pretty doesn't matter with cymbals.
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That is more than a fair assessment.
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Greg_L wrote: Fri Nov 03, 2017 1:03 pm
WhiskeyJack wrote: Fri Nov 03, 2017 12:22 pm From a business perspective that is a genius move. Depending on pricing hard to say how it would work from a consumer perspective.
From my drummer's perspective, it's not worth it. For the same price as a "new" refurb SR2, I can get a very good used cymbal that is a known brand and model. Maybe it won't be as pretty, but pretty doesn't matter with cymbals.
Yeah. I did, take my time trying out various rides and crashes before committing to anything. The only lemon in the bunch might be the splash.
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That’s cool it works for you, and that’s what matters. I’ve never heard one IRL but the videos I’ve seen are all bright and clangy to me. Why do they re-lathe them? Why not just sell them as used cymbals direct from the factory? If I heard one at a shop that sounded good and the price was right I’d consider it just like any other cymbal.
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