Difference between revisions of "UFIP Class"
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'''Introduction:''' ?<br> | '''Introduction:''' ?<br> | ||
| − | '''Background:''' | + | '''Background:''' This series is the result of more than 80 years of cymbals manufacturing, making Class the most complete and versatile series available. The Class offer more in every respect: more volume, more lively tone, more warmth, more dynamics and more fullness. They cut through in every musical surrounding, from classical music to Jazz, to Rock or Pop.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> |
| − | '''Innovation:''' <br> | + | '''Innovation:''' Cast using the “Rotocasting”® procedure, completely hand made, cross hammered, hand finished.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue><br> |
'''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | '''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | ||
'''Quality:''' Professional<br> | '''Quality:''' Professional<br> | ||
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==== Chinas ==== | ==== Chinas ==== | ||
| − | *'''[[UFIP Fast China|Fast China]] - [[UFIP Class 16" Fast China|16"]] [[UFIP Class 18" Fast China|18"]] [[UFIP Class 20" Fast China|20"]] | + | *'''[[UFIP Fast China|Fast China]] - [[UFIP Class 14" Fast China|14"]] [[UFIP Class 16" Fast China|16"]] [[UFIP Class 18" Fast China|18"]] [[UFIP Class 20" Fast China|20"]] |
==== Splashes ==== | ==== Splashes ==== | ||
Latest revision as of 12:55, 22 February 2026
Contents
Introduction: ?
Background: This series is the result of more than 80 years of cymbals manufacturing, making Class the most complete and versatile series available. The Class offer more in every respect: more volume, more lively tone, more warmth, more dynamics and more fullness. They cut through in every musical surrounding, from classical music to Jazz, to Rock or Pop.2
Innovation: Cast using the “Rotocasting”® procedure, completely hand made, cross hammered, hand finished.2
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
Production: The cymbals are lathed top and bottom—with minimal hammer marks—and feature a gleaming natural finish. They are given no wax or lacquer coating.1
Like some other UFIP lines, some cymbals are marked underneath with a weight designation according to their Sound Character System: "L" (light), "M" (medium), or "H" (heavy). Also, the company does mark the gram weight in the same area.1
- Sound Character System / Weights
Light & 270g
Medium & 290g
Heavy & 560g
So, for example, all crash models will be labeled on top "Crash", while having either an "L" or "M" underneath, denoting either a Light Crash or Medium Crash. Other models follow the same pattern. (Fast Crash is also labeled "Crash", with the distinct difference being the upturned flanged-edge. It is marked "FC" underneath.)
Applications: Medium to high volume settings • Live playing
Users:
Sound: Versatile sound range, powerful but controlled, glassy and brilliant with a wide dynamic range.2
Rides
- Crash Ride - 20" 21" 22"
- Light Ride - 20" 21" 22"
- Medium Ride - 20" 21" 22"
Crashes
- Light Crash - 14" 15" 16" 17" 18" 19" 20" 21"
- Medium Crash - 14" 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
- Fast Crash - 16" 17" 18"
Hi-Hats
- Heavy Hi-Hat - 13" 14" 15"
- Wave Hi-Hat - 12" 13" 14"
- Light Hi-Hat - 13" 14" 15" 16"
- Medium Hi-Hat - 10" 12" 13" 14" 15"
Chinas
- Fast China - 14" 16" 18" 20"
Splashes
Information from:
1 "UFIP Cymbals", Modern Drummer, February 1993, pg. 43
2 ufip.it
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