You should try to track down some vintage Italian Pashas or UFIPs. Everybody goes Zildjian, Paiste has been 'round for a long time but from what I've heard they didnt get big til after the 60s. Sabians are an off-shoot of Zildjian. So if you don't get an old Italian cymbal you can't go wrong with an old Zildjian A or K.
Thanks for the reply. I had never even considered Italian cymbals. I will definitely look into them.
Thanks again for the input.
Stephen