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'''Group:''' [[Zildjian Types and Models#Crashes|Crash]]<br> | '''Group:''' [[Zildjian Types and Models#Crashes|Crash]]<br> | ||
'''Type:''' [[Zildjian Projection Crash|Projection Crash]]<br> | '''Type:''' [[Zildjian Projection Crash|Projection Crash]]<br> | ||
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'''Series:''' [[Zildjian Z Custom#Z Custom|Z Custom]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Zildjian Z Custom#Z Custom|Z Custom]]<br> | ||
'''Weight:''' ?g <br> | '''Weight:''' ?g <br> | ||
| − | '''Years of production:''' 2005 | + | '''Years of production:''' 2005<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> - 2008 <br> |
'''Sound file:''' unknown <br> | '''Sound file:''' unknown <br> | ||
'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Projection Crash#Z Custom|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Projection Crash#Z Custom|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' | + | '''Review:''' "Like the 14" splash, the 20" Projection crash has large hammer marks fanning out from the bell. But what really catches the eye is how huge the bell on this cymbal is. Measuring 6½" in diameter, it is the largest on any Zildjian crash. <br> |
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| − | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:'''<br> | + | According to Zildjian, the formidable-looking cymbal is the loudest crash they make. As far as I'm concerned, it lived up to expectations, with some interesting surprises. When struck, this cymbal seemingly explodes from out of nowhere with unexpected volume, a long initial sound, vivid but focused harmonics, and a long, gradual decay. It cut through <i>everything</i>, with a bright, clean sound (as opposed to the way a thinner crash covers with wash.) <br> |
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| + | The Projection crash is heavy for a crash model. I needed to bring out the 2Bs to really get behind it the way I wanted to. Its size and mass made it feel somewhat like a heavy ride cymbal - which brings me to some other observations. The fact is, this cymbal has a lot to offer <i>beyond</i> its big crash sound. <br> | ||
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| + | First, a 6½"-diameter bell on a cymbal is just begging to be hit, and this one totally delivered when it was. The killer bell produced an isolated, penetrating clang that was completely usuable as a ride surface. The overall cymbal performed equally well as a ride, with excellent stick definition, a clean, chime-like tone, plenty of volume, and a controllable build-up. In terms of playability as a ride, it actually compared favorably with the ZBT 20" Rock Ride. So with the Z Custom Projection crash, you not only get Zildjian's loudest crash, you also get a heavy ride, and a power bell to boot."<br> | ||
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| + | :Review written by Martin Patmos ("Product Close-Up - Zildjian ZBT Rock And New Z Custom Models - For Those About To Rock"), Modern Drummer, October 2005, p. 35)<br> | ||
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| + | '''Review:''' "Wow! The 20" Z Custom Projection crash is definitely a crash, with a shrill and bright attack, but it's followed by a massive, deep, gong-like whoosh. It is very oriental-sounding with shades of the Rank gong. It certainly takes you by surprise when you first wallop it... a nice surprise though. | ||
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| + | So it's half crash, half gong. What this means is that, unlike a real gong where you tend not to hear the attack but just the slow build-up, here you have a quite strident attack, and once it's over you're left with a gong-like humming. The decay, as you can imagine, lasts forever. | ||
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| + | This is a crash I should think you'd reserve for a particular place in the music where it can be isolated and fully appreciated for what it is. It sports what is apparently the largest bell of any Zildjian crash, making it Zildjian's loudest crash. Well, we're not going to argue." | ||
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| + | :Review written by Music Radar Team ("Zildjian Z Custom Series Splash 14" review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/zildjian-z-custom-series-splash-14-26747 MusicRadar.com], December 11, 2007)<br> | ||
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| + | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Zildjian Tommy Lee|Tommy Lee]]<br> | ||
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| − | Source: "New And Notable - How Hard Do You Hit? - Zildjian a Custom Medium Crashes and New Z Custom Models" (Modern Drummer, March 2005, p. 150) | + | Source:<br> |
| + | <font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> "New And Notable - How Hard Do You Hit? - Zildjian a Custom Medium Crashes and New Z Custom Models" (Modern Drummer, March 2005, p. 150) | ||
Latest revision as of 05:51, 12 December 2025
Group: Crash
Type: Projection Crash
Size: 20 Inch
Series: Z Custom
Weight: ?g
Years of production: 20051 - 2008
Sound file: unknown
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Like the 14" splash, the 20" Projection crash has large hammer marks fanning out from the bell. But what really catches the eye is how huge the bell on this cymbal is. Measuring 6½" in diameter, it is the largest on any Zildjian crash.
According to Zildjian, the formidable-looking cymbal is the loudest crash they make. As far as I'm concerned, it lived up to expectations, with some interesting surprises. When struck, this cymbal seemingly explodes from out of nowhere with unexpected volume, a long initial sound, vivid but focused harmonics, and a long, gradual decay. It cut through everything, with a bright, clean sound (as opposed to the way a thinner crash covers with wash.)
The Projection crash is heavy for a crash model. I needed to bring out the 2Bs to really get behind it the way I wanted to. Its size and mass made it feel somewhat like a heavy ride cymbal - which brings me to some other observations. The fact is, this cymbal has a lot to offer beyond its big crash sound.
First, a 6½"-diameter bell on a cymbal is just begging to be hit, and this one totally delivered when it was. The killer bell produced an isolated, penetrating clang that was completely usuable as a ride surface. The overall cymbal performed equally well as a ride, with excellent stick definition, a clean, chime-like tone, plenty of volume, and a controllable build-up. In terms of playability as a ride, it actually compared favorably with the ZBT 20" Rock Ride. So with the Z Custom Projection crash, you not only get Zildjian's loudest crash, you also get a heavy ride, and a power bell to boot."
- Review written by Martin Patmos ("Product Close-Up - Zildjian ZBT Rock And New Z Custom Models - For Those About To Rock"), Modern Drummer, October 2005, p. 35)
Review: "Wow! The 20" Z Custom Projection crash is definitely a crash, with a shrill and bright attack, but it's followed by a massive, deep, gong-like whoosh. It is very oriental-sounding with shades of the Rank gong. It certainly takes you by surprise when you first wallop it... a nice surprise though.
So it's half crash, half gong. What this means is that, unlike a real gong where you tend not to hear the attack but just the slow build-up, here you have a quite strident attack, and once it's over you're left with a gong-like humming. The decay, as you can imagine, lasts forever.
This is a crash I should think you'd reserve for a particular place in the music where it can be isolated and fully appreciated for what it is. It sports what is apparently the largest bell of any Zildjian crash, making it Zildjian's loudest crash. Well, we're not going to argue."
- Review written by Music Radar Team ("Zildjian Z Custom Series Splash 14" review", MusicRadar.com, December 11, 2007)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Tommy Lee
Source:
1 "New And Notable - How Hard Do You Hit? - Zildjian a Custom Medium Crashes and New Z Custom Models" (Modern Drummer, March 2005, p. 150)
