Difference between revisions of "Z Zildjian 20" Power Crash"
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| − | '''Group:''' [[Zildjian | + | '''Group:''' [[Zildjian Types and Models#Crashes|Crashes]]<br> |
'''Type:''' [[Zildjian Power Crash|Power Crash]]<br> | '''Type:''' [[Zildjian Power Crash|Power Crash]]<br> | ||
'''Size:''' 20 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 20 Inch<br> | ||
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'''Weight:''' 2800g, 2840g, 2906g <br> | '''Weight:''' 2800g, 2840g, 2906g <br> | ||
'''Years of production:''' 1987 - 1993 <br> | '''Years of production:''' 1987 - 1993 <br> | ||
| − | '''Sound file:''' | + | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/eqg5UGzWy1Q?si=FB0o79BsGkhItouD Z Zildjian 20" Power Crash (reviewed below)]<br> |
'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Power Crash#Z Zildjian|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Power Crash#Z Zildjian|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review:''' I had one Z Zildjian cymbal in the 1980s - an 18" Power Crash - and at the time, I hated it. For my tastes at the time, I was way more used to the lathed Zildjian crashes I was using. That 18" is long gone, so I can't say if my opinions of that particular one has changed, but I can say that after all this time playing cymbals of varying cymbal production methods, this 20" Power Crash is a nice surprise. <br> | '''Review:''' I had one Z Zildjian cymbal in the 1980s - an 18" Power Crash - and at the time, I hated it. For my tastes at the time, I was way more used to the lathed Zildjian crashes I was using. That 18" is long gone, so I can't say if my opinions of that particular one has changed, but I can say that after all this time playing cymbals of varying cymbal production methods, this 20" Power Crash is a nice surprise. <br> | ||
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It has a unique sound, definitely unlike the "usual" crashes that are lathed and hammered. This one is high-ish pitched when first crashed, fading away quickly, then a warm wash finishes off the roar with a long sustain. <br> | It has a unique sound, definitely unlike the "usual" crashes that are lathed and hammered. This one is high-ish pitched when first crashed, fading away quickly, then a warm wash finishes off the roar with a long sustain. <br> | ||
| − | And it's versatile as well - tapping it with the tip of the stick produces a medium-pitched ride sound, warm wash, and a decent bell sound | + | And it's versatile as well - tapping it with the tip of the stick produces a medium-pitched ride sound, warm wash, and a decent bell sound. For a 20" crash, this is heavy - mine weighs in at 2906g, about the same as an [[A Zildjian 20" Rock Ride]]! Knowing this might keep some people away from trying this one, but let your ears judge it, not the weight or the design.<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:''' | ||
Latest revision as of 21:35, 4 January 2026
Group: Crashes
Type: Power Crash
Size: 20 Inch
Series: Z Zildjian
Weight: 2800g, 2840g, 2906g
Years of production: 1987 - 1993
Sound file: Z Zildjian 20" Power Crash (reviewed below)
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: I had one Z Zildjian cymbal in the 1980s - an 18" Power Crash - and at the time, I hated it. For my tastes at the time, I was way more used to the lathed Zildjian crashes I was using. That 18" is long gone, so I can't say if my opinions of that particular one has changed, but I can say that after all this time playing cymbals of varying cymbal production methods, this 20" Power Crash is a nice surprise.
It has a unique sound, definitely unlike the "usual" crashes that are lathed and hammered. This one is high-ish pitched when first crashed, fading away quickly, then a warm wash finishes off the roar with a long sustain.
And it's versatile as well - tapping it with the tip of the stick produces a medium-pitched ride sound, warm wash, and a decent bell sound. For a 20" crash, this is heavy - mine weighs in at 2906g, about the same as an A Zildjian 20" Rock Ride! Knowing this might keep some people away from trying this one, but let your ears judge it, not the weight or the design.
- Review written by Bluejacketsfan
Artist/song where it can be heard:
