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'''Group:''' [[Zildjian Types and Models#Chinas|Chinas]]<br> | '''Group:''' [[Zildjian Types and Models#Chinas|Chinas]]<br> | ||
'''Type:''' [[Zildjian China Trash|China Trash]]<br> | '''Type:''' [[Zildjian China Trash|China Trash]]<br> | ||
'''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Zildjian FX#Zildjian FX|FX]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Zildjian FX#Zildjian FX|FX]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 1170g, 1227g, 1256g, 1260g, 1265g, 1266g, 1276g, 1282g, 1297g, 1300g, 1315g, 1328g, 1330g, 1338g, 1392g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 1146g (2025 Serial Number), 1154g (2025 Serial Number), 1170g, 1198g, 1227g, 1245g, 1256g, 1260g, 1265g, 1266g, 1276g, 1276g, 1281g (2005 Serial Number), 1282g, 1284g (2024 Serial Number), 1290g, 1297g, 1298g (2021 Serial Number), 1300g, 1310g, 1315g, 1316g (2024 Serial Number), 1324g (2024 Serial Number), 1328g, 1330g, 1338g, 1352g (2011 Serial Number), 1358g, 1392g<br> |
| + | '''Median Weight:''' 1284g (n=29)<br> | ||
''' Years of production:''' 1993 - Present<br> | ''' Years of production:''' 1993 - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound File:''' [https://youtu.be/Nsg7bcI4NyA Zildjian FX 18" China Trash]<br> | '''Sound File:''' [https://youtu.be/Nsg7bcI4NyA Zildjian FX 18" China Trash]<br> | ||
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[https://youtu.be/hRDq_qcNfwU Zildjian FX 18" China Trash]<br> | [https://youtu.be/hRDq_qcNfwU Zildjian FX 18" China Trash]<br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/s_xNIH-xnNE Zildjian FX 18" China Trash]<br> | [https://youtu.be/s_xNIH-xnNE Zildjian FX 18" China Trash]<br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/hyEgMhAdtys?si=pfrY1kdgdlY6FPaZ Zildjian FX 18" China Trash]<br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/f63totKa6MY?si=jZFiv1DIj9w3xxAe Zildjian FX 18" China Trash]<br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/yhvemZOTkac?si=zWS24BzRtciAC2Uy Zildjian FX 18" China Trash]<br> | ||
'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian China Trash#Zildjian FX|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian China Trash#Zildjian FX|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' | + | '''Review:''' "Zildjian's new Oriental "Trash" Chinas are the result of a lot of time and energy spent on the development of China cymbals. According to Zildjian product specialist John King, "We experimented a great deal and discovered that we had to develop completely new hammering and shaping methods in order to capture that authentic un-pitched sound. Though the China Boy models we currently offer in our A, K, and Z ranges offer unique Westernized interpretations of the China cymbal, they all have identifiable pitch." This research has resulted in a new line of Chinas, in 14", 16", 18", 20", and 22" sizes. <br> |
| − | Review written by <br> | + | |
| − | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | + | So, how do they sound? Well, these are the closest thing to imported China cymbals that I've heard. They're very trashy, with a short sustain, an explosive attack, and a dark, almost evil sound. But what's the advantage of these new cymbals? According to King, "The problem with cymbals made in China today is that they break very easily." Zildjian claims their new Chinas are much more durable. That's a hard feature to test with only about a month of playing, but in that short amount of time I certainly tried my best to abuse a few of these cymbals, and they all held up. <br> |
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| + | Getting back to the sound: The smaller models, from the 14" to the 18", all had a very penetrating sound that was just explosive. They'd be perfect for quick and loud punctuations. As for the 20", it was versatile, working as a full-bodied crash or as a dark ride sound mounted right-side up or up-side down. By the way, the bells on these cymbals are not as knob-like as those on traditional Chinas, although they permit the cymbals to be mounted on stands nicely from either direction. (And while the bells are not meant to be played and are a little tough to hit, I must say that the 20" had a very cool-sounding bell!) As for the 22", if you're looking for a China to ride on, this is it—the ride sound is beautiful. I played it in rehearsal with a band that records its practice sessions, and on playback this cymbal was incredibly funky. Its short sustain made all the notes distinctive, yet it filled up the time and wasn't obnoxious. It worked for this R&B band, and yet with a lighter touch (and sticks) it would be perfect for a quiet jazz setting. And as a crash, it was simply huge." <br> | ||
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| + | :Review written by William F. Miller ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, October 1993, p. 47)<br> | ||
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| + | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Zildjian Tommy Aldridge|Tommy Aldridge]], [[Zildjian Tim "Herb" Alexander|Tim "Herb" Alexander]], [[Zildjian Travis Barker|Travis Barker]], [[Zildjian Carter Beauford|Carter Beauford]], [[Zildjian Gregg Bissonette|Gregg Bissonette]], [[Zildjian Terri Lyne Carrington|Terri Lyne Carrington]], [[Jason Cooper]], [[Dominic Howard]], [[Zildjian Mike Mangini|Mike Mangini]], [[Zildjian Scott Phillips|Scott Phillips]], [[Zildjian John Tempesta|John Tempesta]], [[Zildjian Lars Ulrich|Lars Ulrich]], [[Zildjian Alan White|Alan White]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:31, 7 February 2026
Group: Chinas
Type: China Trash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: FX
Weight: 1146g (2025 Serial Number), 1154g (2025 Serial Number), 1170g, 1198g, 1227g, 1245g, 1256g, 1260g, 1265g, 1266g, 1276g, 1276g, 1281g (2005 Serial Number), 1282g, 1284g (2024 Serial Number), 1290g, 1297g, 1298g (2021 Serial Number), 1300g, 1310g, 1315g, 1316g (2024 Serial Number), 1324g (2024 Serial Number), 1328g, 1330g, 1338g, 1352g (2011 Serial Number), 1358g, 1392g
Median Weight: 1284g (n=29)
Years of production: 1993 - Present
Sound File: Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian FX 18" China Trash
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Zildjian's new Oriental "Trash" Chinas are the result of a lot of time and energy spent on the development of China cymbals. According to Zildjian product specialist John King, "We experimented a great deal and discovered that we had to develop completely new hammering and shaping methods in order to capture that authentic un-pitched sound. Though the China Boy models we currently offer in our A, K, and Z ranges offer unique Westernized interpretations of the China cymbal, they all have identifiable pitch." This research has resulted in a new line of Chinas, in 14", 16", 18", 20", and 22" sizes.
So, how do they sound? Well, these are the closest thing to imported China cymbals that I've heard. They're very trashy, with a short sustain, an explosive attack, and a dark, almost evil sound. But what's the advantage of these new cymbals? According to King, "The problem with cymbals made in China today is that they break very easily." Zildjian claims their new Chinas are much more durable. That's a hard feature to test with only about a month of playing, but in that short amount of time I certainly tried my best to abuse a few of these cymbals, and they all held up.
Getting back to the sound: The smaller models, from the 14" to the 18", all had a very penetrating sound that was just explosive. They'd be perfect for quick and loud punctuations. As for the 20", it was versatile, working as a full-bodied crash or as a dark ride sound mounted right-side up or up-side down. By the way, the bells on these cymbals are not as knob-like as those on traditional Chinas, although they permit the cymbals to be mounted on stands nicely from either direction. (And while the bells are not meant to be played and are a little tough to hit, I must say that the 20" had a very cool-sounding bell!) As for the 22", if you're looking for a China to ride on, this is it—the ride sound is beautiful. I played it in rehearsal with a band that records its practice sessions, and on playback this cymbal was incredibly funky. Its short sustain made all the notes distinctive, yet it filled up the time and wasn't obnoxious. It worked for this R&B band, and yet with a lighter touch (and sticks) it would be perfect for a quiet jazz setting. And as a crash, it was simply huge."
- Review written by William F. Miller ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, October 1993, p. 47)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Tommy Aldridge, Tim "Herb" Alexander, Travis Barker, Carter Beauford, Gregg Bissonette, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jason Cooper, Dominic Howard, Mike Mangini, Scott Phillips, John Tempesta, Lars Ulrich, Alan White
