Difference between revisions of "Z Custom 13" Hi Hat"
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'''Weight:''' Top: 784g / Bottom: 1133g<br> | '''Weight:''' Top: 784g / Bottom: 1133g<br> | ||
:: Top: 805g / Bottom: 895g (2003 Serial Numbers)<br> | :: Top: 805g / Bottom: 895g (2003 Serial Numbers)<br> | ||
| + | ::Top: 817g / Bottom: 1119g<br> | ||
| + | ::Top: 835g / Bottom: 1170g<br> | ||
:: Top: 838g / Bottom: 1039g<br> | :: Top: 838g / Bottom: 1039g<br> | ||
| + | ::Top: 839g / Bottom: 1084g<br> | ||
::Top: 842g / Bottom: 1077g (2nd Generation)<br> | ::Top: 842g / Bottom: 1077g (2nd Generation)<br> | ||
::Top: 894g / Bottom: 1074g <br> | ::Top: 894g / Bottom: 1074g <br> | ||
::Top: 908g / Bottom: 1090g (2007 Serial Numbers) <br> | ::Top: 908g / Bottom: 1090g (2007 Serial Numbers) <br> | ||
| − | '''Median Weight:''' Top: | + | ::Bottom: 978g (2003 Serial Number)<br> |
| + | '''Median Weight:''' Top: 838g (n=9) / Bottom : 1076g (n=10)<br> | ||
'''Years of production:''' 1994 - 2009<br> | '''Years of production:''' 1994 - 2009<br> | ||
'''Sound File:''' [https://youtu.be/4QBkiaIeb8Y Z Custom 13" Hi Hat]<br> | '''Sound File:''' [https://youtu.be/4QBkiaIeb8Y Z Custom 13" Hi Hat]<br> | ||
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'''Review:''' "Z Custom hi-hats come in one weight range—medium-heavy—and two sizes: 13" and 14". Both sizes produced a loud and solid "chick" sound when closed with the foot. Both also produced an excellent, loud, "roaring wash" of sound when played half-open (a la hard rock). The closed sound was a bit "chunky" — a result of the cymbal weight—but quite clearly defined. Forget about open-and-closed swing patterns; these hi-hats don't have the finesse. But the 13" gave surprising quickness on funky patterns—reminiscent of Zildjian's 13" K/Z combo hi-hats, but with more attack." <br> | '''Review:''' "Z Custom hi-hats come in one weight range—medium-heavy—and two sizes: 13" and 14". Both sizes produced a loud and solid "chick" sound when closed with the foot. Both also produced an excellent, loud, "roaring wash" of sound when played half-open (a la hard rock). The closed sound was a bit "chunky" — a result of the cymbal weight—but quite clearly defined. Forget about open-and-closed swing patterns; these hi-hats don't have the finesse. But the 13" gave surprising quickness on funky patterns—reminiscent of Zildjian's 13" K/Z combo hi-hats, but with more attack." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Rick Van Horn "Product Close-Up - Zildjian Z Custom Cymbals" (Modern Drummer, Nov. 1994, p. 43)<br> | + | :Review written by Rick Van Horn "Product Close-Up - Zildjian Z Custom Cymbals" (Modern Drummer, Nov. 1994, p. 43)<br> |
| − | '''Review:''' These Z Custom hats aren't heavy-as-an-anvil, like the <i>other </i> hats in the series, the [[Zildjian Dyno | + | '''Review:''' These Z Custom hats aren't heavy-as-an-anvil, like the <i>other </i> hats in the series, the [[Zildjian Dyno Beat Hi-Hat|Dyno Beat Hi-Hat]]. If you compare these to another pair, weight-wise, these are pretty much the same as [[A Zildjian 13" New Beat Hi-Hat]]s. But what does differentiate these two different pairs is these Z Customs have Zildjian's proprietary computer hammering, while the A's do not. <br> |
Being small, these are articulate and quick. They have nice definition, with a solid "chick", played in the closed position or by foot. They can also get pretty funky with fast sticking patterns, which these can handle with ease. <br> | Being small, these are articulate and quick. They have nice definition, with a solid "chick", played in the closed position or by foot. They can also get pretty funky with fast sticking patterns, which these can handle with ease. <br> | ||
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Looking for a 2nd set of hats for your setup? These might be a good candidate for that. <br> | Looking for a 2nd set of hats for your setup? These might be a good candidate for that. <br> | ||
| − | Review written by [[User:Bluejacketsfan|Bluejacketsfan]]<br> | + | :Review written by [[User:Bluejacketsfan|Bluejacketsfan]]<br> |
| − | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | + | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Zildjian Joey Kramer|Joey Kramer]] |
Latest revision as of 22:24, 6 October 2025
Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Hi-Hat
Size: 13 Inch
Series: Z Custom
Weight: Top: 784g / Bottom: 1133g
- Top: 805g / Bottom: 895g (2003 Serial Numbers)
- Top: 817g / Bottom: 1119g
- Top: 835g / Bottom: 1170g
- Top: 838g / Bottom: 1039g
- Top: 839g / Bottom: 1084g
- Top: 842g / Bottom: 1077g (2nd Generation)
- Top: 894g / Bottom: 1074g
- Top: 908g / Bottom: 1090g (2007 Serial Numbers)
- Bottom: 978g (2003 Serial Number)
- Top: 805g / Bottom: 895g (2003 Serial Numbers)
Median Weight: Top: 838g (n=9) / Bottom : 1076g (n=10)
Years of production: 1994 - 2009
Sound File: Z Custom 13" Hi Hat
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Z Custom hi-hats come in one weight range—medium-heavy—and two sizes: 13" and 14". Both sizes produced a loud and solid "chick" sound when closed with the foot. Both also produced an excellent, loud, "roaring wash" of sound when played half-open (a la hard rock). The closed sound was a bit "chunky" — a result of the cymbal weight—but quite clearly defined. Forget about open-and-closed swing patterns; these hi-hats don't have the finesse. But the 13" gave surprising quickness on funky patterns—reminiscent of Zildjian's 13" K/Z combo hi-hats, but with more attack."
- Review written by Rick Van Horn "Product Close-Up - Zildjian Z Custom Cymbals" (Modern Drummer, Nov. 1994, p. 43)
Review: These Z Custom hats aren't heavy-as-an-anvil, like the other hats in the series, the Dyno Beat Hi-Hat. If you compare these to another pair, weight-wise, these are pretty much the same as A Zildjian 13" New Beat Hi-Hats. But what does differentiate these two different pairs is these Z Customs have Zildjian's proprietary computer hammering, while the A's do not.
Being small, these are articulate and quick. They have nice definition, with a solid "chick", played in the closed position or by foot. They can also get pretty funky with fast sticking patterns, which these can handle with ease.
Looking for a 2nd set of hats for your setup? These might be a good candidate for that.
- Review written by Bluejacketsfan
Artist/song where it can be heard: Joey Kramer
