Difference between revisions of "Z3 20" China"
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Sorry, but these Z3s fit into that category too. Crisp, raucous, and explosive, they are short on complexity. But I am happy to report that, in addition to the obvious move of spanking the bow for exclamation (with cymbal mounted upside down), both the 18″ and 20″ could also be played on the face." <br> | Sorry, but these Z3s fit into that category too. Crisp, raucous, and explosive, they are short on complexity. But I am happy to report that, in addition to the obvious move of spanking the bow for exclamation (with cymbal mounted upside down), both the 18″ and 20″ could also be played on the face." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by John Nyman ("Zildjian Z3 Cymbals Reviewed!", Drum! Magazine [https://drummagazine.com/zildjian-z3-cymbals-reviewed/ Link])<br> | + | :Review written by John Nyman ("Zildjian Z3 Cymbals Reviewed!", Drum! Magazine [https://drummagazine.com/zildjian-z3-cymbals-reviewed/ Link])<br> |
'''Review:''' "Of the two chinas available in the Z3 series, only the larger 20" model was supplied. It performed impressively, opening with a blast of authentic trashiness. Beneath the sizzling heat was a good deal of warmth and it was possible to elicit different responses across the cymbal. | '''Review:''' "Of the two chinas available in the Z3 series, only the larger 20" model was supplied. It performed impressively, opening with a blast of authentic trashiness. Beneath the sizzling heat was a good deal of warmth and it was possible to elicit different responses across the cymbal. | ||
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Great though the china was, it sounded almost polite alongside the 19" Thrash ride." | Great though the china was, it sounded almost polite alongside the 19" Thrash ride." | ||
| − | Review written by Adam Jones ("Zildjian Z3 Cymbals review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/zildjian-z3-cymbals-214844 Musicradar.com], August 11, 2009)<br> | + | :Review written by Adam Jones ("Zildjian Z3 Cymbals review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/zildjian-z3-cymbals-214844 Musicradar.com], August 11, 2009)<br> |
'''Review:''' "The 18" ($415) and 20" ($471) Z3 Chinas have thinner weights than the Z3 crashes. These accent cymbals displayed a tempestuous attack that was exciting, bright, lively...and loud. The 12" splash is also thin. It had sonic characteristics similar to a 14" fast crash, plus a huge sound for its size— thanks again to the oversize bell—with just a hint of trashiness." | '''Review:''' "The 18" ($415) and 20" ($471) Z3 Chinas have thinner weights than the Z3 crashes. These accent cymbals displayed a tempestuous attack that was exciting, bright, lively...and loud. The 12" splash is also thin. It had sonic characteristics similar to a 14" fast crash, plus a huge sound for its size— thanks again to the oversize bell—with just a hint of trashiness." | ||
| − | Review written by David Ciauro ("Zildjian Z3 Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, August 2009, p. 38)<br> | + | :Review written by David Ciauro ("Zildjian Z3 Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, August 2009, p. 38)<br> |
''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Latest revision as of 13:01, 13 December 2025
Group: Chinas
Type: China
Size: 20 Inch
Series: Z3
Weight: 1811g
Years of production: 2009 - 2013
Sound file: Z3 20" China
Z3 20" China
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The Z3 line includes both 18″ and 20″ China cymbals. They are good, but are a bit vanilla to my ear. See, back in the day, when Billy Cobham played with the Mahavishnu Orchestra, his insane and muscular drumming ensured that every single drummer in the world would run out and buy a “China-type” cymbal immediately after hearing him.
What we lemmings went looking for in the early ’70s was a buttery, complex yet still exotically intrusive “Chinese” cymbal. Variously named China-type cymbals have come and gone, but the new, 21st century China cymbals, generally speaking, are just intrusive. They’re almost boring.
Sorry, but these Z3s fit into that category too. Crisp, raucous, and explosive, they are short on complexity. But I am happy to report that, in addition to the obvious move of spanking the bow for exclamation (with cymbal mounted upside down), both the 18″ and 20″ could also be played on the face."
- Review written by John Nyman ("Zildjian Z3 Cymbals Reviewed!", Drum! Magazine Link)
Review: "Of the two chinas available in the Z3 series, only the larger 20" model was supplied. It performed impressively, opening with a blast of authentic trashiness. Beneath the sizzling heat was a good deal of warmth and it was possible to elicit different responses across the cymbal.
We found it as responsive at the quieter end of the dynamic scale as it was at higher volumes.
Great though the china was, it sounded almost polite alongside the 19" Thrash ride."
- Review written by Adam Jones ("Zildjian Z3 Cymbals review", Musicradar.com, August 11, 2009)
Review: "The 18" ($415) and 20" ($471) Z3 Chinas have thinner weights than the Z3 crashes. These accent cymbals displayed a tempestuous attack that was exciting, bright, lively...and loud. The 12" splash is also thin. It had sonic characteristics similar to a 14" fast crash, plus a huge sound for its size— thanks again to the oversize bell—with just a hint of trashiness."
- Review written by David Ciauro ("Zildjian Z3 Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, August 2009, p. 38)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
