Zildjian ZBT

Original ZBT logo

2004 ad

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."¹¹ 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

• Crash Ride - 18" 20"
• Ride - 20" 22"
• Rock Ride - 20"

Crashes

• Crash - 14" 16" 18"
• Rock Crash - 16" 18"

Hi-Hats

• Hihat - 13" 14"
• Rock Hi-Hat - 14"

Chinas

• China - 16" 18"

Splashes

• Splash - 8" 10" 12"

Band

• Band - 14" 16"

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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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