Difference between revisions of "A Zildjian 12" EFX 1"
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'''Group:''' [[Zildjian Types and Models#Effects|Effects]]<br> | '''Group:''' [[Zildjian Types and Models#Effects|Effects]]<br> | ||
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'''Sound File:''' [https://youtu.be/nCmaEZMAm8U A Zildjian 12" EFX #1]<br> | '''Sound File:''' [https://youtu.be/nCmaEZMAm8U A Zildjian 12" EFX #1]<br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/51gbAbAxng0?si=Aw48os5XVegC3dYA A Zildjian 12" EFX #1]<br> | [https://youtu.be/51gbAbAxng0?si=Aw48os5XVegC3dYA A Zildjian 12" EFX #1]<br> | ||
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'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian EFX #1#A Zildjian|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian EFX #1#A Zildjian|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review:''' "Zildjian is now producing a line of special effects cymbals called (appropriately) EFX. EFX #1 is the first in the series, and it consists of small, thick, bell-like cymbals available in 8", 10", and 12" sizes. Although they look like splash cymbals, their sound is quite different. Since they are of a heavier weight, the sound they produce is a bit "clangier" than a splash. They are high-pitched, and resemble the sound of cup chimes; they have more of a definite pitch than a normal cymbal. <br> | '''Review:''' "Zildjian is now producing a line of special effects cymbals called (appropriately) EFX. EFX #1 is the first in the series, and it consists of small, thick, bell-like cymbals available in 8", 10", and 12" sizes. Although they look like splash cymbals, their sound is quite different. Since they are of a heavier weight, the sound they produce is a bit "clangier" than a splash. They are high-pitched, and resemble the sound of cup chimes; they have more of a definite pitch than a normal cymbal. <br> | ||
Revision as of 04:20, 9 October 2025
Group: Effects
Type: EFX #1
Size: 12 Inch
Series: A Zildjian
Weight: 682g, 693g, 704g, 713g, 786g, 845g
Median Weight: 709g (n=6)
Years of production: 1987 - 1996
Sound File: A Zildjian 12" EFX #1
A Zildjian 12" EFX #1
A Zildjian 12" EFX #1 over FX 12" Trash Hat
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Zildjian is now producing a line of special effects cymbals called (appropriately) EFX. EFX #1 is the first in the series, and it consists of small, thick, bell-like cymbals available in 8", 10", and 12" sizes. Although they look like splash cymbals, their sound is quite different. Since they are of a heavier weight, the sound they produce is a bit "clangier" than a splash. They are high-pitched, and resemble the sound of cup chimes; they have more of a definite pitch than a normal cymbal.
At soft volumes, the EFX #1s have a very clear tone, and they sound good when played with mallets or triangle beaters. (Percussionists should definitely hear these cymbals.) At louder volumes, I found them to be piercing, and their tone was more direct. According to Zildjian, they can be used as a heavy splash cymbal for hard rock players. The 12" could be used in this application, but the 8" and 10" don't really have the spread when played hard. I preferred them at softer volumes, and they would make a good addition to a cymbal setup to add a more delicate sound."
- Review written by William F. Miller ("Product Close-Up - New Cymbals", Modern Drummer, June 1987, pp. 106-107)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Will Calhoun, Eric Singer, Mark Zonder
