Because of each brother trying to "one-up" each other, I believe they made both Zildjian and Sabian better and hence, the two best cymbal manufacturers in the world! Competition does that...brotherly rivalry takes it to the new heights!
What is missing from this story is that while Armand was the face of Zildjian in the US, Robert worked behind the scenes, keeping the company's overseas reputation intact and establishing new markets. The New Brunswick factory was created to handle the overflow of cymbal orders and to make the more difficult and time consuming models. Robert was also the one who got the K Zildjian trademark back from Gretsch. Then, he moved all of the craftsmen from the Istanbul factory and had them making Ks in Canada. So yeah, I could see how he'd be a bit bitter.
I'm just a beginner drummer so I don't know much about cymbals. My Tama imperialstar star came with meinl hcs cymbals. I know they are cheap budget cymbals. I love the story behind zildjian. I don't so much like the story of Sabian. It sounds like Bob was being greedy. He didn't agree with what his Dad planned for the company (not choosing him to lead it) so he took it to court. I wonder if the family still talks to each other or if they are on bad terms?
Because of each brother trying to "one-up" each other, I believe they made both Zildjian and Sabian better and hence, the two best cymbal manufacturers in the world! Competition does that...brotherly rivalry takes it to the new heights!
What is missing from this story is that while Armand was the face of Zildjian in the US, Robert worked behind the scenes, keeping the company's overseas reputation intact and establishing new markets. The New Brunswick factory was created to handle the overflow of cymbal orders and to make the more difficult and time consuming models. Robert was also the one who got the K Zildjian trademark back from Gretsch. Then, he moved all of the craftsmen from the Istanbul factory and had them making Ks in Canada. So yeah, I could see how he'd be a bit bitter.
I'm just a beginner drummer so I don't know much about cymbals. My Tama imperialstar star came with meinl hcs cymbals. I know they are cheap budget cymbals. I love the story behind zildjian. I don't so much like the story of Sabian. It sounds like Bob was being greedy. He didn't agree with what his Dad planned for the company (not choosing him to lead it) so he took it to court. I wonder if the family still talks to each other or if they are on bad terms?