Zildjian FX 6" Zil-Bel

Group: Splashes (and Bells)
Type: Zil-Bel
Size: 6 Inch
Series: FX
Weight: 385g, 434g, 458g (2007 Serial Number), 459g, 460g, 463g, 484g, 486g
Median Weight: 460g (n=8)
Years of production: 1995* - Present
Sound File: Zildjian FX 6" Zil-Bel
Zildjian FX 6" Zil-Bel
Zildjian FX 6" Zil-Bel
Zildjian FX 6" Zil-Bel
Zildjian FX 6" Zil-Bel
Zildjian FX 6" Zil-Bel
Zildjian FX 6" Zil-Bel
Zildjian FX 6" Zil-Bel
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Zildjian has also added two special-effects cymbals to the line: 6" and 9 1/2" Zil-Bels. These are essentially industrial-weight cymbal bells that verge on sounding like anvils. Besides their obvious suitability for aggressive, cutting, Latin-type bell patterns, the Zil-Bels can also be struck on their edges, producing sustained church-bell or chime-like tones. (You'll have to decide for yourself how applicable that is for your particular requirements.) These are more "metallic percussion instruments" than "cymbals," but they could certainly add some color to a drumkit setup."

Review written by Rick Mattingly ("Product Close-Up - Zildjian K Custom Dark Cymbals and Zil-Bels", Modern Drummer, January 1996, p.41)

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Source:
(*) "Highlights Of Summer NAMM" (Modern Drummer, December 1995, p.27)