Difference between revisions of "K Zildjian 18" Dark Crash Medium Thin"
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'''Review:''' "When you start getting into the larger sizes, the pitches on the thins are so low that you might lose a certain amount of cutting power. That could be one reason the company also offers 16", 17", 18", and 19" sizes as medium-thins, which have slightly higher pitches. The slightly heavier weight also seems to go better with the larger diameters. To me, the 17" and 18" thins sounded a bit tinny compared to the smaller-diameter thins, whereas the 17" and 18" medium-thins were more in keeping with the character of the 14" to 16" thins. (We didn't receive 19" or 20" thins, so I can't comment on those.)" <br> | '''Review:''' "When you start getting into the larger sizes, the pitches on the thins are so low that you might lose a certain amount of cutting power. That could be one reason the company also offers 16", 17", 18", and 19" sizes as medium-thins, which have slightly higher pitches. The slightly heavier weight also seems to go better with the larger diameters. To me, the 17" and 18" thins sounded a bit tinny compared to the smaller-diameter thins, whereas the 17" and 18" medium-thins were more in keeping with the character of the 14" to 16" thins. (We didn't receive 19" or 20" thins, so I can't comment on those.)" <br> | ||
Review written by Rick Mattingly ("Zildjian K Dark Thin Crash Cymbals", Modern Drummer, June 1993, p. 43)<br> | Review written by Rick Mattingly ("Zildjian K Dark Thin Crash Cymbals", Modern Drummer, June 1993, p. 43)<br> | ||
| + | '''Review:''' (NOTE: This review takes place after the entire series was re-designed in 2001) <br> | ||
| + | "The 18" medium-thin Dark crash is an interesting cymbal. It had a warm crash tone, definite rideability, and a good bell. Its overall shape included a slightly flanged edge—not as pronounced as on some “control-oriented” models offered by a couple of other brands, but noticeable nonetheless."<br> | ||
| + | Review written by Robin Tolleson ("New K Zildjian Cymbals - Myth Meets Reality...Almost", Modern Drummer, March 2002, p. 37)<br> | ||
''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Revision as of 23:28, 18 May 2024
Group: Crashes
Type: Dark Crash Medium Thin
Size: 18 Inch
Series: K Zildjian
Weight: 1320g (2017 Serial Number), 1386g, 1402g, 1410g, 1418g, 1431g (6 rivets), 1438g, 1450g, 1455g (2016 Serial Number), 1462g (2022 Serial Number), 1484g, 1508g, 1525g, 1556g, 1581g (2017 Serial Number)
Years of production: 1993 - Present
Sound file: K Zildjian 18" Dark Crash Medium Thin
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K Zildjian 18" Dark Crash Medium Thin
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Review: "When you start getting into the larger sizes, the pitches on the thins are so low that you might lose a certain amount of cutting power. That could be one reason the company also offers 16", 17", 18", and 19" sizes as medium-thins, which have slightly higher pitches. The slightly heavier weight also seems to go better with the larger diameters. To me, the 17" and 18" thins sounded a bit tinny compared to the smaller-diameter thins, whereas the 17" and 18" medium-thins were more in keeping with the character of the 14" to 16" thins. (We didn't receive 19" or 20" thins, so I can't comment on those.)"
Review written by Rick Mattingly ("Zildjian K Dark Thin Crash Cymbals", Modern Drummer, June 1993, p. 43)
Review: (NOTE: This review takes place after the entire series was re-designed in 2001)
"The 18" medium-thin Dark crash is an interesting cymbal. It had a warm crash tone, definite rideability, and a good bell. Its overall shape included a slightly flanged edge—not as pronounced as on some “control-oriented” models offered by a couple of other brands, but noticeable nonetheless."
Review written by Robin Tolleson ("New K Zildjian Cymbals - Myth Meets Reality...Almost", Modern Drummer, March 2002, p. 37)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
