Difference between revisions of "Zildjian ZBT"
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'''Re-introduced:''' 2004 (with new hammering, and finer lathing grooves)<br> | '''Re-introduced:''' 2004 (with new hammering, and finer lathing grooves)<br> | ||
'''Discontinued:''' 2020 (Replaced by the [[Zildjian I|I]] series.)<br> | '''Discontinued:''' 2020 (Replaced by the [[Zildjian I|I]] series.)<br> | ||
| − | '''Background:''' ZBT stood for <b>Z</b>ildjian <b>B</b>ronze <b>T</b>echnology, which the company described as "a series of advanced new manufacturing techniques that create cymbals with greatly enhanced character and versatility at a budget price." | + | '''Background:''' ZBT stood for <b>Z</b>ildjian <b>B</b>ronze <b>T</b>echnology, which the company described as "a series of advanced new manufacturing techniques that create cymbals with greatly enhanced character and versatility at a budget price."<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> It was made from the same sheet bronze as the more expensive [[Zildjian ZBT Plus|ZBT Plus]] and [[Zildjian Edge|Edge]] lines.<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> <br> |
'''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B8_Alloy|B8]]<br> | '''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B8_Alloy|B8]]<br> | ||
'''Quality:''' Beginner<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue><br> | '''Quality:''' Beginner<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue><br> | ||
Latest revision as of 23:35, 19 January 2026
Introduction: 19971 (This replaced the Scimitar series)
Discontinued: 20022 (Replaced by the ZXT series)1
Re-introduced: 2004 (with new hammering, and finer lathing grooves)
Discontinued: 2020 (Replaced by the I series.)
Background: ZBT stood for Zildjian Bronze Technology, which the company described as "a series of advanced new manufacturing techniques that create cymbals with greatly enhanced character and versatility at a budget price."1 It was made from the same sheet bronze as the more expensive ZBT Plus and Edge lines.1
Alloy: B8
Quality: Beginner1
Production: Made from sheet bronze1
Company Description: "Bright and focused cymbals ideal for rock music and perfect for the beginning drummer looking for great cymbals at a great price."1
Rides
Crashes
Hi-Hats
- Hihat - 13" 14"
- Rock Hi-Hat - 14"
Chinas
Splashes
Band
Sources:
1 "New And Notable - New Weapons In The Battle Of The Budget" (Modern Drummer, October 1997, p.41)
2 "New And Notable - NAMM 2002!" (Modern Drummer, November 2002, p.38)
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