Difference between revisions of "Zildjian ZBT 13" Hihat"
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'''Weight:''' Top: 740g / Bottom: 880g<br> | '''Weight:''' Top: 740g / Bottom: 880g<br> | ||
::Top: 750g / Bottom: 890g <br> | ::Top: 750g / Bottom: 890g <br> | ||
| + | ::Top: 750g / Bottom: 902g (1999 Serial Numbers)<br> | ||
::Bottom: 894g<br> | ::Bottom: 894g<br> | ||
| − | '''Median Weight:''' Top: | + | '''Median Weight:''' Top: 750g (n=3) / Bottom: 892g (n=4)<br> |
'''Years of production:''' 1997 - 2002; 2004 - 2019<br> | '''Years of production:''' 1997 - 2002; 2004 - 2019<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/GjdzBhYdDRM?si=PVTlD2R25lhvi1_2 ZBT 13" Hi-Hat]<br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/GjdzBhYdDRM?si=PVTlD2R25lhvi1_2 ZBT 13" Hi-Hat]<br> | ||
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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." <br> | '''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." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Rick Mattingly ("Product Close-Up - Zildjian ZBT And ZBT-Plus Series", Modern Drummer, March 1998, p.43)<br> | + | :Review written by Rick Mattingly ("Product Close-Up - Zildjian ZBT And ZBT-Plus Series", Modern Drummer, March 1998, p.43)<br> |
'''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 <i>far</i> better than entry level/student cymbals of years past, they fall short when compared to the performance level of the rest of the line." <br> | '''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 <i>far</i> better than entry level/student cymbals of years past, they fall short when compared to the performance level of the rest of the line." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Phil Ferraro ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Models - Treats For Pros And Students Alike"), Modern Drummer, February 2005, p. 37)<br> | + | :Review written by Phil Ferraro ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Models - Treats For Pros And Students Alike"), Modern Drummer, February 2005, p. 37)<br> |
''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Revision as of 06:19, 24 October 2025
Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Hi-Hat
Size: 13 Inch
Series: ZBT
Weight: Top: 740g / Bottom: 880g
- Top: 750g / Bottom: 890g
- Top: 750g / Bottom: 902g (1999 Serial Numbers)
- Bottom: 894g
- Top: 750g / Bottom: 890g
Median Weight: Top: 750g (n=3) / Bottom: 892g (n=4)
Years of production: 1997 - 2002; 2004 - 2019
Sound file: ZBT 13" Hi-Hat
ZBT 13" Hi-Hat
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
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)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
