Difference between revisions of "Z Zildjian"
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'''Introduction:''' 1986. Succeeded by the [[Zildjian Z Custom|Z Custom Series]] in 1994.<br> | '''Introduction:''' 1986. Succeeded by the [[Zildjian Z Custom|Z Custom Series]] in 1994.<br> | ||
'''Discontinued:''' 1993<br> | '''Discontinued:''' 1993<br> | ||
| − | '''Background:''' The Z | + | '''Background:''' The Z series was a totally new cymbal produced using the centuries-old Zildjian family secret casting and alloying process, but shaped by computerized hammers, and not lathed. This new process gave them a distinctive sound, a striking appearance, and unsurpassed tensile strength. <br> |
'''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | '''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 23:34, 6 February 2026
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Introduction: 1986. Succeeded by the Z Custom Series in 1994.
Discontinued: 1993
Background: The Z series was a totally new cymbal produced using the centuries-old Zildjian family secret casting and alloying process, but shaped by computerized hammers, and not lathed. This new process gave them a distinctive sound, a striking appearance, and unsurpassed tensile strength.
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
Production: The Zildjian Sound Lab used science to advance the art of cymbal-making. A computer-controlled hammering process gave Z series cymbals their unique sound and look. The pattern, spacing, and thrust tonnage of the hammers were all stored in digital memory and could be repeated with a degree of precision never before possible. Hammering shapes included Convex Closed Hex, Concave Open Penta, Concave Five Point Star, and Convex Six Point Star.
Company Description: Non-lathed, computer-hammered cymbals available in a variety of hammer patterns. Each hammer pattern creates a different sound.
Convex Closed Hex - Dyno Beat Hi Hat, Heavy Power Ride
Concave Open Penta - Dyno Beat Hi Hat, Heavy Power Crash, Light Power Ride, Mega Bell Ride
Concave Five Point Star - China Boy, Power Smash
Convex Six Point Star - Light Power Crash, Power Crash, Splash
Early Z Zildjian Stamp
Later Z Zildjian Stamp
Rides
Crashes
Hi-Hats
Splash
Chinas
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