I didn't quite know where to put this topic so I decided to put in here since this will be a potential DIY.
Does anyone have any experience with any of the cheap low volume cymbals made in China?
Keeping in mind these will be dampened so their audible sound "un-triggered" is not important. I'm just concerned with durability.
I found a ton on Alibaba and some really good prices. Since I could care less about their actual audible sound I though these would make great DIY cymbal candidates.
I'd put up a link but can't I'm blocked from shopping sites at work
. If you search low volume cymbals you'll see tons. I contacted someone representing the Tongxiang Muscial Instrument Factory. Prices were 8" - $9.40 10" - $11.40 12" - $13.40 for splashes. Pretty sweet compared to any premium brand name.
I didn't ask but they also have 13"/14"/16"/18"/20" crashes 18"/20" ride. I don't know if the bells on the rides are different from the crashes. I'm also asking if they make China.
Oh...... they also come in purdy colors!