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'''Review:''' "Two sets of hi-hats make their ReZo debut in 14" and 15" sizes. The bottom cymbals have six thumb-sized semi-circle cutouts spaced around the edge to enable air to escape. The 14" pair possesses a crisp and musical blend of high frequencies. Wonderfully responsive when played softly, they are also aggressive at the louder end of the scale." <br> | '''Review:''' "Two sets of hi-hats make their ReZo debut in 14" and 15" sizes. The bottom cymbals have six thumb-sized semi-circle cutouts spaced around the edge to enable air to escape. The 14" pair possesses a crisp and musical blend of high frequencies. Wonderfully responsive when played softly, they are also aggressive at the louder end of the scale." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Adam Jones ("Zildjian A Custom ReZo Cymbals review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/zildjian-a-custom-rezo-cymbals-221266 Musicradar.com], October 21, 2009) <br> | + | :Review written by Adam Jones ("Zildjian A Custom ReZo Cymbals review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/zildjian-a-custom-rezo-cymbals-221266 Musicradar.com], October 21, 2009) <br> |
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| + | '''Review:''' "The first thing I noticed about the ReZo hi-hats was that there are small U-shaped cutouts around the edge of the bottom cymbal. Zildjian used this technique on A hats in the '60s, and the company brought it back especially for the ReZos. There was no air lock when I played the hats with my foot, proving the cutout method to be quite effective. | ||
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| + | I usually find 15" hi-hats to be hard to control, but the ReZo 15s ($666) were comfortable to push with a stick and chick with the foot. They felt like pair of heavy 14s but sounded like 15s. The 14" hats ($604) had a sharp attack, a light and crisp open sound, and a quick response, making them feel like 13s while sounding like 14s. The large bell on each pair of hi-hats made for a sizable target and offered a rewardingly bright voice to toy around with. The purpose of the larger bell is to increase volume. I felt the combination of a large bell and U-shaped air-release cutouts rounded out the cymbals' volume and overall sound very nicely." | ||
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| + | :Review written by Dave Previ ("Zildjian A Custom Rezo Additions", Modern Drummer, December 2009, p.24)<br> | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:24, 14 December 2025
Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Rezo Hi-Hat
Size: 14 Inch
Series: A Custom
Weight: Top: 1005g / Bottom: 1410g
- Top: 1080g / Bottom: 1280g
- Top: 1058g / Bottom: 1370g
- Bottom: 1265g
- Top: 1080g / Bottom: 1280g
Median Weight: Top: 1058g (n=3) / Bottom: 1325g (n=4)
Years of production: 2009 - 2016
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Review: "Two sets of hi-hats make their ReZo debut in 14" and 15" sizes. The bottom cymbals have six thumb-sized semi-circle cutouts spaced around the edge to enable air to escape. The 14" pair possesses a crisp and musical blend of high frequencies. Wonderfully responsive when played softly, they are also aggressive at the louder end of the scale."
- Review written by Adam Jones ("Zildjian A Custom ReZo Cymbals review", Musicradar.com, October 21, 2009)
Review: "The first thing I noticed about the ReZo hi-hats was that there are small U-shaped cutouts around the edge of the bottom cymbal. Zildjian used this technique on A hats in the '60s, and the company brought it back especially for the ReZos. There was no air lock when I played the hats with my foot, proving the cutout method to be quite effective.
I usually find 15" hi-hats to be hard to control, but the ReZo 15s ($666) were comfortable to push with a stick and chick with the foot. They felt like pair of heavy 14s but sounded like 15s. The 14" hats ($604) had a sharp attack, a light and crisp open sound, and a quick response, making them feel like 13s while sounding like 14s. The large bell on each pair of hi-hats made for a sizable target and offered a rewardingly bright voice to toy around with. The purpose of the larger bell is to increase volume. I felt the combination of a large bell and U-shaped air-release cutouts rounded out the cymbals' volume and overall sound very nicely."
- Review written by Dave Previ ("Zildjian A Custom Rezo Additions", Modern Drummer, December 2009, p.24)
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