Zildjian ZBT 12" Splash

Group: Splashes
Type: Splash
Size: 12 Inch
Series: ZBT
Weight: ?g
Years of production: 2008¹ - ?
Sound File: ZBT 12" Splash
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "12″ is the large end of the spectrum for splash cymbals, and the ZBT 12″ splash is, to my ears, more of a “small crash” than a splash. Why? Because it’s a bit heavy sounding, where most splashes give just a slip of a note. A good splash cymbal should fit the drum-tag after a joke’s punchline: ba-da-pssh.

The ZBT 12″ is a bit more than you need for that. But, as a small crash, it works pretty well. I played it in the bedroom for a while, and it was a ton of fun. My headphones mitigated the slight boxiness of its tone, and it wasn’t so loud that I refrained from really smacking it. If one of these turns up in your pile of birthday presents, don’t send it back!"

Review written by John Nyman ("Zildjian ZBT And ZHT Reviewed!",Drum!)

Review: "I’m not usually a big fan of 12" splash cymbals. But in the right context, the ZBT 12" splash should prove to be a welcome voice. It has a bright, full sound with a little weight, but it’s fast and transparent enough to keep it from sounding like a tiny crash. I can see this cymbal working well in a rock or metal context, as well as in the practice room."

Review written by Martin Patmos ("Zildjian - ZBT And ZHT Effects Cymbals", Modern Drummer, November 2008, p. 32)

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¹ Zildjian Price List and Product Index 2008