Difference between revisions of "Z Custom 14" Hi Hat"
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'''Series:''' [[Zildjian Z Custom|Z Custom]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Zildjian Z Custom|Z Custom]]<br> | ||
'''Weight:''' Top: 1010g / Bottom: 1314g (2024 Serial Numbers)<br> | '''Weight:''' Top: 1010g / Bottom: 1314g (2024 Serial Numbers)<br> | ||
| + | ::Top: 1020g / Bottom: 1272g (2025 Serial Numbers)<br> | ||
::Top: 1026g / Bottom: 1287g (2024 Serial Numbers)<br> | ::Top: 1026g / Bottom: 1287g (2024 Serial Numbers)<br> | ||
::Top: 1075g / Bottom: 1455g<br> | ::Top: 1075g / Bottom: 1455g<br> | ||
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::Tops: 1082g, 1210g<br> | ::Tops: 1082g, 1210g<br> | ||
::Bottom: 1561g (2004 Serial Number)<br> | ::Bottom: 1561g (2004 Serial Number)<br> | ||
| − | '''Median Weight:''' Top: | + | '''Median Weight:''' Top: 1082g (n=9) / Bottom: 1409g (n=8)<br> |
'''Years of production:''' 1994 - 2009; 2024 - Present<br> | '''Years of production:''' 1994 - 2009; 2024 - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound File:''' [https://youtu.be/i9vNOJ-Ik5c Z Custom 14" Hi-Hat (1st Generation)] <br> | '''Sound File:''' [https://youtu.be/i9vNOJ-Ik5c Z Custom 14" Hi-Hat (1st Generation)] <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:''' (This is for the re-designed (2nd Generation) Z Custom cymbals) "With their medium-heavy top and heavy bottom, these hi-hats are loud, bright, and cutting—in keeping with the rest of the line. They are also versatile enough to be played in other genres. You get great stick response when playing on them closed. The wash is smooth and even when you leave them slightly open. The "chick" sound is sharp and clean."<br> | '''Review:''' (This is for the re-designed (2nd Generation) Z Custom cymbals) "With their medium-heavy top and heavy bottom, these hi-hats are loud, bright, and cutting—in keeping with the rest of the line. They are also versatile enough to be played in other genres. You get great stick response when playing on them closed. The wash is smooth and even when you leave them slightly open. The "chick" sound is sharp and clean."<br> | ||
| − | Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, February 2001, p. 49)<br> | + | :Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, February 2001, p. 49)<br> |
| − | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Zildjian Ginger Fish#Ginger Fish|Ginger Fish]] | + | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Abe Cunningham]], [[Zildjian Ginger Fish#Ginger Fish|Ginger Fish]], [[Zildjian Taylor Hawkins|Taylor Hawkins]], [[Zildjian John Tempesta|John Tempesta]] |
Latest revision as of 16:55, 30 January 2026
Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Hi-Hat
Size: 14 Inch
Series: Z Custom
Weight: Top: 1010g / Bottom: 1314g (2024 Serial Numbers)
- Top: 1020g / Bottom: 1272g (2025 Serial Numbers)
- Top: 1026g / Bottom: 1287g (2024 Serial Numbers)
- Top: 1075g / Bottom: 1455g
- Top: 1095g / Bottom: 1415g
- Top: 1101g / Bottom: 1403g (1997 Serial Numbers)
- Top: 1106g / Bottom: 1572g (2nd Generation)
- Tops: 1082g, 1210g
- Bottom: 1561g (2004 Serial Number)
- Top: 1020g / Bottom: 1272g (2025 Serial Numbers)
Median Weight: Top: 1082g (n=9) / Bottom: 1409g (n=8)
Years of production: 1994 - 2009; 2024 - Present
Sound File: Z Custom 14" Hi-Hat (1st Generation)
Z Custom 14" Hi-Hat (3rd Generation)
Z Custom 14" Hi-Hat (3rd Generation)
Z Custom 14" Hi-Hat (2nd Generation)
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: (This is for the re-designed (2nd Generation) Z Custom cymbals) "With their medium-heavy top and heavy bottom, these hi-hats are loud, bright, and cutting—in keeping with the rest of the line. They are also versatile enough to be played in other genres. You get great stick response when playing on them closed. The wash is smooth and even when you leave them slightly open. The "chick" sound is sharp and clean."
- Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, February 2001, p. 49)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Abe Cunningham, Ginger Fish, Taylor Hawkins, John Tempesta
