Difference between revisions of "Zildjian FX 20" Classic China"
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'''Size:''' 20 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 20 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Zildjian FX#Zildjian FX|FX]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Zildjian FX#Zildjian FX|FX]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' | + | '''Weight:''' 1587g, 1671g, 1706g, 1733g<br> |
| − | ''' Years of production:''' 1997 - ?; Limited Re-release of 20 (Autumn 2024)<br> | + | '''Median Weight:''' 1689g (n=4)<br> |
| − | '''Sound File:''' [https://youtu.be/M5E6uzWhHNY | + | ''' Years of production:''' 1997 - ?; Limited Re-release of 20 for Guitar Center / Musician's Friend (Autumn 2024)<br> |
| + | '''Sound File:''' [https://youtu.be/M5E6uzWhHNY FX 20" Classic China] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/COxonEr_mFM?si=K3REEm8_FgXYmH1E FX 20" Classic China]<br> | ||
'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Classic China#Zildjian FX|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Classic China#Zildjian FX|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review:''' "There was a time when I collected China cymbals; I just love that dark, mysterious tone. At one point I owned several—all different types, weights, designs, brands—and I still keep an ear out for them. But even with all of that experience, I've never heard a China cymbal as low and as nasty as Zildjian's new Oriental Classic. These cymbals take "trash" to a new level. <br> | '''Review:''' "There was a time when I collected China cymbals; I just love that dark, mysterious tone. At one point I owned several—all different types, weights, designs, brands—and I still keep an ear out for them. But even with all of that experience, I've never heard a China cymbal as low and as nasty as Zildjian's new Oriental Classic. These cymbals take "trash" to a new level. <br> | ||
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The design of these Chinas is a bit different. With a lip wider than a South American rain forest chief, the broad, upturned edge of the Oriental Classic gives it a unique appearance. You also have several easily accessible playing areas: the lip (with a dark and rancid sound), the bow (slightly more focused, good for ride patterns), and the bell (which actually has a bell-like sound). The bell rises up from the bow and then flattens, making mounting the cymbal upside down a breeze.<br> | The design of these Chinas is a bit different. With a lip wider than a South American rain forest chief, the broad, upturned edge of the Oriental Classic gives it a unique appearance. You also have several easily accessible playing areas: the lip (with a dark and rancid sound), the bow (slightly more focused, good for ride patterns), and the bell (which actually has a bell-like sound). The bell rises up from the bow and then flattens, making mounting the cymbal upside down a breeze.<br> | ||
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Both the 20" and 22" had a dark heart, the 20" just slightly higher-pitched but maybe even a hair trashier. The ride sound on both was nice, but the sheer presence of the crash sound was incredible. I mounted the cymbals upside down and horizontal, and the sound they projected was similar to a roaring ocean. Rolling on them with mallets was another experience altogether."<br> | Both the 20" and 22" had a dark heart, the 20" just slightly higher-pitched but maybe even a hair trashier. The ride sound on both was nice, but the sheer presence of the crash sound was incredible. I mounted the cymbals upside down and horizontal, and the sound they projected was similar to a roaring ocean. Rolling on them with mallets was another experience altogether."<br> | ||
| − | Review written by William F. Miller "Product Close-Up - A Zildjian Potpourri" (Modern Drummer, July 1997, pp. 43-44)<br> | + | |
| − | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | + | :Review written by William F. Miller "Product Close-Up - A Zildjian Potpourri" (Modern Drummer, July 1997, pp. 43-44)<br> |
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| + | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Zildjian Tré Cool|Tré Cool]], [[Zildjian Chad Sexton|Chad Sexton]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:03, 8 February 2026
Group: Chinas
Type: Classic China
Size: 20 Inch
Series: FX
Weight: 1587g, 1671g, 1706g, 1733g
Median Weight: 1689g (n=4)
Years of production: 1997 - ?; Limited Re-release of 20 for Guitar Center / Musician's Friend (Autumn 2024)
Sound File: FX 20" Classic China
FX 20" Classic China
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "There was a time when I collected China cymbals; I just love that dark, mysterious tone. At one point I owned several—all different types, weights, designs, brands—and I still keep an ear out for them. But even with all of that experience, I've never heard a China cymbal as low and as nasty as Zildjian's new Oriental Classic. These cymbals take "trash" to a new level.
The design of these Chinas is a bit different. With a lip wider than a South American rain forest chief, the broad, upturned edge of the Oriental Classic gives it a unique appearance. You also have several easily accessible playing areas: the lip (with a dark and rancid sound), the bow (slightly more focused, good for ride patterns), and the bell (which actually has a bell-like sound). The bell rises up from the bow and then flattens, making mounting the cymbal upside down a breeze.
Both the 20" and 22" had a dark heart, the 20" just slightly higher-pitched but maybe even a hair trashier. The ride sound on both was nice, but the sheer presence of the crash sound was incredible. I mounted the cymbals upside down and horizontal, and the sound they projected was similar to a roaring ocean. Rolling on them with mallets was another experience altogether."
- Review written by William F. Miller "Product Close-Up - A Zildjian Potpourri" (Modern Drummer, July 1997, pp. 43-44)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Tré Cool, Chad Sexton
