Difference between revisions of "A Zildjian 17" Fast Crash"
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| + | [[File:A 17 Fast Crash 4.jpg|thumb|right|450px|1970s Era]] | ||
| + | [[File:A 17 Fast Crash 5.jpg|thumb|right|450px|1970s Era]] | ||
[[File:A 17 Fast Crash 1.jpg|thumb|right|450px|]] | [[File:A 17 Fast Crash 1.jpg|thumb|right|450px|]] | ||
[[File:A 17 Fast Crash 3.jpg|thumb|right|450px|]] | [[File:A 17 Fast Crash 3.jpg|thumb|right|450px|]] | ||
'''Group:''' [[Zildjian Types and Models#Crashes|Crashes]]<br> | '''Group:''' [[Zildjian Types and Models#Crashes|Crashes]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Type:''' [[ | + | '''Type:''' [[Zildjian Fast Crash|Fast Crash]]<br> |
'''Size:''' 17 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 17 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[A Zildjian|A Zildjian]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[A Zildjian|A Zildjian]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' | + | '''Weight:''' 1140g, 1144g, 1248g (1970s Era) <br> |
| − | '''Years of production:'''?<br> | + | '''Median Weight:''' 1144g (n=3)<br> |
| + | '''Years of production:''' ? - ?; 2005 - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/3isz0scZljQ A Zildjian 17" Fast Crash] <br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/3isz0scZljQ A Zildjian 17" Fast Crash] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/BIx0gOlr_IA?si=cFl5IRYkV0ZnVX_p A Zildjian 17" Fast Crash] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/epVlf4Y3DiM?si=YlAH2m7DWotfaXh2 A Zildjian 17" Fast Crash] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/iR2kScUFAYY?si=wYu3Tcb312cRCrmn A Zildjian 17" Fast Crash] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/yFSVRihHuVk?si=GbVYk6mr-4yisp_6 A Zildjian 17" Fast Crash] <br> | ||
'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Fast Crash#A Zildjian|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Fast Crash#A Zildjian|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' <br> | + | '''Review:''' "The 17" crash possessed much of the complexity evident in its 14" sibling. As its initial explosion decayed, an array of overtones in varying pitches became evident. Seventeen inches is an interesting size for a crash cymbal; it can bridge the gap between the bright, crisp sound from a 16" crash, and the sustain (and sometimes darker sound) one might expect from an 18". The 17" Fast crash proved this point: It was bright enough to give a quick punctuation at the end of a fill, but robust enough to build some volume." <br> |
| − | Review written by <br> | + | |
| + | 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)<br> | ||
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| + | '''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. | ||
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| + | So yes, they're incisive, but they also have body and character. | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | You know you can slip a Fast crash or splash in at will without getting the evil eye from your singer. | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | 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." | ||
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| + | Review written by Music Radar Team ("Zildjian A Series Fast Crash 14" review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/zildjian-a-series-fast-crash-14-26837 musicradar.com], November 29, 2007)<br> | ||
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'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Latest revision as of 11:46, 2 June 2025
Group: Crashes
Type: Fast Crash
Size: 17 Inch
Series: A Zildjian
Weight: 1140g, 1144g, 1248g (1970s Era)
Median Weight: 1144g (n=3)
Years of production: ? - ?; 2005 - Present
Sound file: A Zildjian 17" Fast Crash
A Zildjian 17" Fast Crash
A Zildjian 17" Fast Crash
A Zildjian 17" Fast Crash
A Zildjian 17" Fast Crash
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The 17" crash possessed much of the complexity evident in its 14" sibling. As its initial explosion decayed, an array of overtones in varying pitches became evident. Seventeen inches is an interesting size for a crash cymbal; it can bridge the gap between the bright, crisp sound from a 16" crash, and the sustain (and sometimes darker sound) one might expect from an 18". The 17" Fast crash proved this point: It was bright enough to give a quick punctuation at the end of a fill, but robust enough to build some volume."
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)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
