ok, so im lookin at buyin some new cymbals, and I want the new cymbals to last as long as they can.  I know that cast cymbals usually sound better, but will sheet cymbals last longer?

You’ll probably get a bunch of different opinions on this but mine is that Zildjian have been the best for me- I have been playing fairly loud rock since 1970 and my first Zildjians still sound great and have lasted- (even when I was playing with butt ends in the 80’s!) I have A’s and just got a ResoHat that cuts through amplification well when not miked.

Based on my past experience, cymbals made from individually cast blanks tend to last longer than those cut from sheet bronze.

Awesome! thanks a lot guys! Really helps a lot!!

Larger thinner cymbals last the longest. Anything thick like a Med. or Rock crash will break fast, same goes for small crashes like 14”-18”
I use 20” Med. Thin Crashes and I can get a lot more time out of them.