Zildjian ZBT 13" Hihat

Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Hi-Hat
Size: 13 Inch
Series: ZBT
Weight: Top: 740g / Bottom: 880g

Top: 750g / Bottom: 890g

Bottom: 894g

Median Weight: Top: 745g (n=2) / Bottom: 890g (n=3)
Years of production: 1997 - 2002; 2004 - 2019
Sound file: ZBT 13" Hi-Hat
ZBT 13" Hi-Hat
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Review: "Compared to the quality of the ZBT rides and crashes, the 13"and 14" ZBT hi-hats lacked body and overtones. The 13" hats had a predictably high pitch, so they cut through reasonably well—but the sound lacked character. The 14" model had a bit more body (reinforced by its lower pitch), but overall the sound was unimpressive. They pretty much sound exactly like what they are: budget hi-hat cymbals."

Review written by Rick Mattingly ("Product Close-Up - Zildjian ZBT And ZBT-Plus Series", Modern Drummer, March 1998, p.43)

Review: "The 13" and 14" ZBT hi-hats were the weakest entry in the new line. Though they produced strong chick, splash, and bark sounds when played with the foot, the same could not be said when I employed sticks. Hi-hat patterns sounded weak, shallow, and subdued, without the crispness required to properly project and articulate. Thought the ZBT hats are far better than entry level/student cymbals of years past, they fall short when compared to the performance level of the rest of the line."

Review written by Phil Ferraro ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Models - Treats For Pros And Students Alike"), Modern Drummer, February 2005, p. 37)

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