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== Description == | == Description == | ||
==== [[A Custom]] ==== | ==== [[A Custom]] ==== | ||
| − | * Recognized by their striking brilliant finish, A Custom Rides feature unique tonal grooves and lower profiles. Together, these attributes produce a smoother, glassier and brighter sounding cymbal with more give when struck. It is these qualities that have made the sound of A Customs particularly sought after in the studio. Bright sound with clean stick definition. Medium-thin weight also allows for some wash when playing ride patterns. Colorful, warmer undertones. Clear bell sound. | + | * Recognized by their striking brilliant finish, A Custom Rides feature unique tonal grooves and lower profiles. Together, these attributes produce a smoother, glassier and brighter sounding cymbal with more give when struck. It is these qualities that have made the sound of A Customs particularly sought after in the studio. Bright sound with clean stick definition. Medium-thin weight also allows for some wash when playing ride patterns. Colorful, warmer undertones. Clear bell sound.<font color=blue><sup>8</sup></font color=blue> |
====[[Zildjian Amir|Amir]]==== | ====[[Zildjian Amir|Amir]]==== | ||
| − | * Crisp, controlled response with high pitched, metallic stick sound. | + | * Crisp, controlled response with high pitched, metallic stick sound.<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> |
====[[Zildjian I|I]]==== | ====[[Zildjian I|I]]==== | ||
| − | * Precise, clean stick definition. Fantastic bell that cuts through the mix. Choose between 20" for more control, or 22" for extra volume, projection and wash. | + | * Precise, clean stick definition. Fantastic bell that cuts through the mix. Choose between 20" for more control, or 22" for extra volume, projection and wash.<font color=blue><sup>6</sup></font color=blue><br> |
====[[Zildjian Impulse|Impulse]]==== | ====[[Zildjian Impulse|Impulse]]==== | ||
| − | * Crisp, controlled response. Strong projection pulses through loud music. Solid stick control and playing response. Limited overtones let drummers play harder. Blends well with any cymbal set-up. | + | * Crisp, controlled response. Strong projection pulses through loud music. Solid stick control and playing response. Limited overtones let drummers play harder. Blends well with any cymbal set-up.<font color=blue><sup>3</sup></font color=blue> |
====[[K Zildjian]] ==== | ====[[K Zildjian]] ==== | ||
| − | * Low pitched. Clear stick definition over roaring dark overtones with controlled build-up. | + | * Low pitched. Clear stick definition over roaring dark overtones with controlled build-up.<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> <br> |
====[[Zildjian Planet Z|Planet Z]] ==== | ====[[Zildjian Planet Z|Planet Z]] ==== | ||
| − | * Bright and cutting ride cymbal. Capable of really cutting through the mix. Great stick definition. Focused sound. | + | * Bright and cutting ride cymbal. Capable of really cutting through the mix. Great stick definition. Focused sound.<font color=blue><sup>5</sup></font color=blue><br> |
====[[Zildjian S Dark|S Dark]] ==== | ====[[Zildjian S Dark|S Dark]] ==== | ||
| − | * Sized and shaped for versatility, the S Dark Ride is a solid, all-purpose ride option for drummers who lean darker in their cymbal sound. Excellent blend, stick response, and a clear bell round out this balanced ride, which also resonates with lower overtones and a hint of dryness. | + | * Sized and shaped for versatility, the S Dark Ride is a solid, all-purpose ride option for drummers who lean darker in their cymbal sound. Excellent blend, stick response, and a clear bell round out this balanced ride, which also resonates with lower overtones and a hint of dryness.<font color=blue><sup>4</sup></font color=blue><br> |
====[[Zildjian Scimitar|Scimitar]]==== | ====[[Zildjian Scimitar|Scimitar]]==== | ||
| − | * Medium high-pitched tone. Precise attack. Good, clean stick definition. | + | * Medium high-pitched tone. Precise attack. Good, clean stick definition.<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> |
====[[Zildjian Scimitar#Scimitar Bronze|Scimitar Bronze]]==== | ====[[Zildjian Scimitar#Scimitar Bronze|Scimitar Bronze]]==== | ||
| − | * A clear, clean stick attack and a subtle and focused overtone build-up. It produces a medium high-pitched tone. | + | * A clear, clean stick attack and a subtle and focused overtone build-up. It produces a medium high-pitched tone.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> |
====[[Zildjian Z Custom|Z Custom]]==== | ====[[Zildjian Z Custom|Z Custom]]==== | ||
| − | * Available in both 20” and 22” sizes, feature unrivaled stick definition, letting even the most intricate patterns shine through. Z Custom Rides project across the mix on stage, featuring a powerful wash with an expressive and cutting bell. | + | * Available in both 20” and 22” sizes, feature unrivaled stick definition, letting even the most intricate patterns shine through. Z Custom Rides project across the mix on stage, featuring a powerful wash with an expressive and cutting bell.<font color=blue><sup>7</sup></font color=blue> |
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Information from: <br> | Information from: <br> | ||
| − | + | <font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> 1987 Zildjian catalog<br> | |
| − | + | <font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> 1989 Scimitar Bronze one-sheet<br> | |
| − | + | <font color=blue><sup>3</sup></font color=blue> 1983 Amir/Impulse brochure<br> | |
| − | + | <font color=blue><sup>4</sup></font color=blue> [https://zildjian.com/collections/cymbals-drum-set-s-family-s-dark/products/20-s-dark-ride zildjian.com] (retrieved January 5, 2025)<br> | |
| − | + | <font color=blue><sup>5</sup></font color=blue> [https://zildjian.com/collections/cymbals-drum-set-planet-z/products/20-planet-z-ride zildjian.com] (retrieved January 5, 2025)<br> | |
| − | + | <font color=blue><sup>6</sup></font color=blue> [https://zildjian.com/collections/cymbals-drum-set-i-family/products/i-rides zildjian.com] (retrieved January 5, 2025)<br> | |
| − | + | <font color=blue><sup>7</sup></font color=blue> [https://zildjian.com/collections/z-custom-cymbals/products/z-custom-rides zildjian.com] (retrieved January 5, 2025)<br> | |
| − | + | <font color=blue><sup>8</sup></font color=blue> [https://zildjian.com/collections/cymbals-drum-set-a-family-a-custom/products/a-custom-rides zildjian.com] (retrieved January 12, 2025)<br> | |
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Revision as of 09:27, 4 May 2025
Series - Sizes
- A Custom - 20" 22"
- Amir - 18" 20" 22"
- Amir II - 20"
- A Zildjian & Cie Vintage - 20"
- I - 20" 22"
- Impulse - 18" 20" 22"
- K Zildjian - 18" 20" 22"
- Kerope - 24"
- Pitch Black - 22"
- Planet Z - 20"
- S Dark - 20"
- Scimitar - 20"
- Scimitar Bronze - 18" 20"
- ZBT - 20"
- Z Custom - 20" 22"
Description
A Custom
- Recognized by their striking brilliant finish, A Custom Rides feature unique tonal grooves and lower profiles. Together, these attributes produce a smoother, glassier and brighter sounding cymbal with more give when struck. It is these qualities that have made the sound of A Customs particularly sought after in the studio. Bright sound with clean stick definition. Medium-thin weight also allows for some wash when playing ride patterns. Colorful, warmer undertones. Clear bell sound.8
Amir
- Crisp, controlled response with high pitched, metallic stick sound.1
I
- Precise, clean stick definition. Fantastic bell that cuts through the mix. Choose between 20" for more control, or 22" for extra volume, projection and wash.6
Impulse
- Crisp, controlled response. Strong projection pulses through loud music. Solid stick control and playing response. Limited overtones let drummers play harder. Blends well with any cymbal set-up.3
K Zildjian
- Low pitched. Clear stick definition over roaring dark overtones with controlled build-up.1
Planet Z
- Bright and cutting ride cymbal. Capable of really cutting through the mix. Great stick definition. Focused sound.5
S Dark
- Sized and shaped for versatility, the S Dark Ride is a solid, all-purpose ride option for drummers who lean darker in their cymbal sound. Excellent blend, stick response, and a clear bell round out this balanced ride, which also resonates with lower overtones and a hint of dryness.4
Scimitar
- Medium high-pitched tone. Precise attack. Good, clean stick definition.1
Scimitar Bronze
- A clear, clean stick attack and a subtle and focused overtone build-up. It produces a medium high-pitched tone.2
Z Custom
- Available in both 20” and 22” sizes, feature unrivaled stick definition, letting even the most intricate patterns shine through. Z Custom Rides project across the mix on stage, featuring a powerful wash with an expressive and cutting bell.7
Information from:
1 1987 Zildjian catalog
2 1989 Scimitar Bronze one-sheet
3 1983 Amir/Impulse brochure
4 zildjian.com (retrieved January 5, 2025)
5 zildjian.com (retrieved January 5, 2025)
6 zildjian.com (retrieved January 5, 2025)
7 zildjian.com (retrieved January 5, 2025)
8 zildjian.com (retrieved January 12, 2025)
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