Difference between revisions of "A Zildjian 18" Fast Crash"
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'''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[A Zildjian]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[A Zildjian]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' | + | '''Weight:''' 1139g, 1192g (Large cursive A), 1200g (Large cursive A), 1210g, 1245g, 1273g, 1366g (Late 1950s Small Stamp), 1408g (1960s Era) <br> |
| + | '''Median Weight:''' 1228g (n=8)<br> | ||
'''Years of production:''' ? - ?; 2005 - Present<br> | '''Years of production:''' ? - ?; 2005 - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/dSDILhrkqho A Zildjian 18" Fast Crash] <br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/dSDILhrkqho A Zildjian 18" Fast Crash] <br> | ||
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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> | 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> | ||
| − | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | + | '''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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| + | For some reason the 18" crash has a proportionally bigger bell than all the others. The result is that it does seem to have more of a 'ding' than the rest, with ever so slightly more complex undertones, although it blends in with the others perfectly well." | ||
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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:''' [[Matt Helders]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:31, 30 September 2025
Group: Crashes
Type: Fast Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: A Zildjian
Weight: 1139g, 1192g (Large cursive A), 1200g (Large cursive A), 1210g, 1245g, 1273g, 1366g (Late 1950s Small Stamp), 1408g (1960s Era)
Median Weight: 1228g (n=8)
Years of production: ? - ?; 2005 - Present
Sound file: A Zildjian 18" Fast Crash
A Zildjian 18" Fast Crash
A Zildjian 18" Fast Crash
A Zildjian 18" Fast Crash
A Zildjian 18" Fast Crash
A Zildjian 18" Fast Crash (1366g)
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Zildjian describes the feel of the Fast line as "soft and buttery", with plenty of playability. This was more evident on the 18" crash than on any of the others. In many ways, the 18" crash best embodied the positive characteristics of the line as a whole. It was very satisfying to play with everything from a glancing bow to a sustained wash to a ride pattern on the surface. Even the bell sounded great, despite the cymbal's light weight."
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.
For some reason the 18" crash has a proportionally bigger bell than all the others. The result is that it does seem to have more of a 'ding' than the rest, with ever so slightly more complex undertones, although it blends in with the others perfectly well."
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: Matt Helders
