Difference between revisions of "A Zildjian 16" Fast Crash"
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'''Size:''' 16 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 16 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[A Zildjian|A Zildjian]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[A Zildjian|A Zildjian]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 884g, 889g, 898g (2013 Serial Number), 912g, 913g, 927g, 936g (2015 Serial Number), 937g (2020 Serial Number), 942g, 954g (Small cursive A), 965g, 976g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 884g, 889g, 898g (2013 Serial Number), 912g, 913g, 927g, 936g (2015 Serial Number), 937g (2020 Serial Number), 942g, 954g (Small cursive A), 962g (2010 Serial Number), 965g, 976g<br> |
| − | '''Median Weight:''' | + | '''Median Weight:''' 936g (n=13)<br> |
'''Years of production:''' 2005 - Present<br> | '''Years of production:''' 2005 - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/PpXMmi490fA A Zildjian 16" Fast Crash] <br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/PpXMmi490fA A Zildjian 16" Fast Crash] <br> | ||
Revision as of 11:06, 21 December 2025
Group: Crashes
Type: Fast Crash
Size: 16 Inch
Series: A Zildjian
Weight: 884g, 889g, 898g (2013 Serial Number), 912g, 913g, 927g, 936g (2015 Serial Number), 937g (2020 Serial Number), 942g, 954g (Small cursive A), 962g (2010 Serial Number), 965g, 976g
Median Weight: 936g (n=13)
Years of production: 2005 - Present
Sound file: A Zildjian 16" Fast Crash
A Zildjian 16" Fast Crash
A Zildjian 16" Fast Crash
A Zildjian 16" Fast Crash
A Zildjian 16" Fast Crash
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The 16" crash was the most representative of the classic A Zildjian sound, but with a faster response and decay time. It also had a slightly lower pitch than its traditional A-line counterparts, due to its thinner weight. This proved to be a very versatile crash cymbal."
- Review written by Paul Bielewicz ("Product Close-Up - Zildjian A Fast Crash and Splash Cymbals - Familiar Sound, Faster Response", Modern Drummer, May 2006, p. 35)
Review: "There are five new crashes covering each inch from 14" to 18". The A Zildjian range already includes a fair number of thin crashes and splashes. Generally speaking, the thinner a cymbal the lower its pitch, but the speedier its initial response. The difference is that while the new Fast crashes are indeed lightweight, fast and fairly deep in timbre, they nevertheless retain their brightness.
So yes, they're incisive, but they also have body and character.
Zildjian suggests this is in part due to the newly designed, smallish bell. The bigger the bell on a cymbal the more ride-like it becomes and crashing it can feel a bit oafish. So it was with great pleasure we found these new Fast crashes responded instantly and have that lovely silvery smoothness - Zildjian describes it as 'buttery' - which really does make your mouth water.
You know you can slip a Fast crash or splash in at will without getting the evil eye from your singer.
The smaller bell and lighter weight also mean the cymbals are not so loud, but are quicker to build up and to decay. They spark into life with the merest of glancing blows, provide just enough wash and then die gracefully. They don't hang around muddying up the sound.
As you get to the 16" and 17" the pitch is getting ever deeper, but the leading edge is just as sharp. A beguiling mix."
- Review written by Music Radar Team ("Zildjian A Series Fast Crash 14" review", musicradar.com, November 29, 2007)
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