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'''Review:''' I hear a bit of "gong-iness" and some trashy overtones in the 10" Flash Splash. It's just slightly heavier than my [[A Zildjian 10" Splash]], and I can hear that it is higher pitched. While I'm not exactly overly excited about this one, the sound of this does seem to be really popular in the scene today. (and the brilliant bell with a "regular" finish over the bow looks really amazing! <br> | '''Review:''' I hear a bit of "gong-iness" and some trashy overtones in the 10" Flash Splash. It's just slightly heavier than my [[A Zildjian 10" Splash]], and I can hear that it is higher pitched. While I'm not exactly overly excited about this one, the sound of this does seem to be really popular in the scene today. (and the brilliant bell with a "regular" finish over the bow looks really amazing! <br> | ||
| − | Review written by [[User:Bluejacketsfan|Bluejacketsfan]]<br> | + | :Review written by [[User:Bluejacketsfan|Bluejacketsfan]]<br> |
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| + | '''Review:''' "Master drummer Peter Erskine ought to know a few things about cymbals and he had a definitive hand in creating these new splashes. The theory is that statistically, there are three types of splashes – the traditional ‘ragtime’ kind (think the end of the trad jazz tune), the percussive type splashes (where a drummer might have multiples set up in sizes as small as 6” for use as an actual substitute for a drum per say) and the bell like splash that has little ring and a very short ping. The Flash Splash aims to bridge the gap between the old school and the new school. | ||
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| + | The A Zildjian B20 Cast Flash splashes have a unique look for an A Zildjian. They take on the similar make up as the Akira Jimbo Hybrid line with a lathed natural finish combined with an unlathed brilliant finish bell. They certainly look the part and it’s this look that starts to put images into your mind as to what they’ll actually sound like. I think all drummers do this – see a drum or cymbal and imagine the sound they’ll make just by the look of the instrument. The thing is, for me, these splashes were actually different to what I was expecting but in a good way. They’re really good. | ||
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| + | Compared to a standard A splash, or even a K Splash that has the same make up for the whole cymbal, the new A Flash Splash is brighter with a longer sustain and more delicate edge. The bell especially gives two distinct sounds on the cymbal itself – not that this is how you would necessary play it, but the sound does combine the bright cut from the polished bell and the thin, light, washy sustain from the bow of the cymbal. It’s great to play within a set up because of the way the cymbals blend and the frequency. They open
up very quickly with little to
no effort at all (the paper-thin weight helps this) but they also cut (the heavier bell helps this), so as you can imagine there’s a lot to like. | ||
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| + | Overall, I loved these new Flash Splashes. There’s just the right amount
of everything in them and they really appealed to the way I play. I’m not the hardest hitter but I was really able to modulate the output with how I played them. Softer hits yielded more wash as apposed to the abrupt cutting accent when struck harder. Basically, they don’t just lose all their quality because they’re not being smacked. There’s a very versatile instrument here that would suit a variety of styles and entice the drummer to move away from using them as just an effect type cymbal. They are brighter than you’d expect an A to be though and they do have
a modern sound rather than traditional, but I suppose this
is the whole point. Peter Erskine describes the sound as a bit ‘dangerous’. I can see where he’s coming from but considering these Flash Splashes would suit any style or situation, I’d say they sound a bit ‘awesome’. The ability to make a splash cymbal that doesn’t just sound like a bell and one that is actually versatile as a splash in itself is
a truly great thing. I don’t just think that Zildjian has nailed it with these Flash Splashes but I think that they could just be the best splashes they’ve made yet. Big call? You bet, but they’re really that good." <br> | ||
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| + | :Review written by Mixdownmag ("Zildjian A Flash Splash", ([https://mixdownmag.com.au/reviews/cymbals/zildjian-a-flash-splash/ mixdownmag.com.au]) <br> | ||
''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Latest revision as of 01:47, 9 February 2026
Group: Splashes
Type: Flash Splash
Size: 10 Inch
Series: A Zildjian
Weight: 282g, 283g, 287g, 288g, 289g, 290g, 290g, 290g, 291g (2019 Serial Number), 294g, 294g (2015 Serial Number), 296g, 298g, 299g, 299g, 300g, 301g, 306g, 310g
Years of production: ? - Present
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Review: I hear a bit of "gong-iness" and some trashy overtones in the 10" Flash Splash. It's just slightly heavier than my A Zildjian 10" Splash, and I can hear that it is higher pitched. While I'm not exactly overly excited about this one, the sound of this does seem to be really popular in the scene today. (and the brilliant bell with a "regular" finish over the bow looks really amazing!
- Review written by Bluejacketsfan
Review: "Master drummer Peter Erskine ought to know a few things about cymbals and he had a definitive hand in creating these new splashes. The theory is that statistically, there are three types of splashes – the traditional ‘ragtime’ kind (think the end of the trad jazz tune), the percussive type splashes (where a drummer might have multiples set up in sizes as small as 6” for use as an actual substitute for a drum per say) and the bell like splash that has little ring and a very short ping. The Flash Splash aims to bridge the gap between the old school and the new school.
The A Zildjian B20 Cast Flash splashes have a unique look for an A Zildjian. They take on the similar make up as the Akira Jimbo Hybrid line with a lathed natural finish combined with an unlathed brilliant finish bell. They certainly look the part and it’s this look that starts to put images into your mind as to what they’ll actually sound like. I think all drummers do this – see a drum or cymbal and imagine the sound they’ll make just by the look of the instrument. The thing is, for me, these splashes were actually different to what I was expecting but in a good way. They’re really good.
Compared to a standard A splash, or even a K Splash that has the same make up for the whole cymbal, the new A Flash Splash is brighter with a longer sustain and more delicate edge. The bell especially gives two distinct sounds on the cymbal itself – not that this is how you would necessary play it, but the sound does combine the bright cut from the polished bell and the thin, light, washy sustain from the bow of the cymbal. It’s great to play within a set up because of the way the cymbals blend and the frequency. They open up very quickly with little to no effort at all (the paper-thin weight helps this) but they also cut (the heavier bell helps this), so as you can imagine there’s a lot to like.
Overall, I loved these new Flash Splashes. There’s just the right amount
of everything in them and they really appealed to the way I play. I’m not the hardest hitter but I was really able to modulate the output with how I played them. Softer hits yielded more wash as apposed to the abrupt cutting accent when struck harder. Basically, they don’t just lose all their quality because they’re not being smacked. There’s a very versatile instrument here that would suit a variety of styles and entice the drummer to move away from using them as just an effect type cymbal. They are brighter than you’d expect an A to be though and they do have
a modern sound rather than traditional, but I suppose this
is the whole point. Peter Erskine describes the sound as a bit ‘dangerous’. I can see where he’s coming from but considering these Flash Splashes would suit any style or situation, I’d say they sound a bit ‘awesome’. The ability to make a splash cymbal that doesn’t just sound like a bell and one that is actually versatile as a splash in itself is
a truly great thing. I don’t just think that Zildjian has nailed it with these Flash Splashes but I think that they could just be the best splashes they’ve made yet. Big call? You bet, but they’re really that good."
- Review written by Mixdownmag ("Zildjian A Flash Splash", (mixdownmag.com.au)
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