Zildjian ZHT 8" China Splash
Group: Splashes
Type: China Splash
Size: 8 Inch
Series: ZHT
Weight: 176g
Years of production: 2008 - ?
Sound File: unknown
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Review: "I believe Zildjian calls these two China splashes because of their sharply angular bells and the straight line of their bow in profile. They look very much like bronze miniatures of coolie hats from Southeast Asia. How do they sound? The 10″ ZHT China splash sounds great.
It speaks quickly, and whatever harshness you’d expect to find from a budget alloy is sweetly camouflaged by the Oriental kah sound. The sandy attack is mixed well with a sweet, quick decay, making helping it earn the China in its name.
The 8″ ZHT China splash is more like a chime or bell sound mixed with a short splash body. Both are definitely “effects” cymbals. So if you’re looking for a regular splash cymbal, keep looking. But if you’re looking for inexpensive fun sounds to add to your kit, stop and give a listen. There’s cheap fun here."
Review written by John Nyman ("Zildjian ZBT And ZHT Reviewed!",Drum!)
Review: "The ZHT China-splashes are new cymbals for Zildjian, exclusive to the ZHT line. Available in 8" and 10" models, these cymbals feature a unique design with a squared-off bell and a steep profile. The sound is just what you’d expect— a sharp splash with a slightly exotic, China-type timbre. Pitched roughly a third apart, both models responded quickly, with a fast decay. They perform exceptionally well as splashes or accent cymbals. To my ear, using these in combination with a regular splash offered a nice contrast that highlighted their interesting character. The ZHT China-splashes also blended well with different cymbal types— those made of B8 bronze, as well as those crafted from B20 alloys. As a result, these China-splashes work well as versatile accent cymbals that could find a home within beginner, intermediate, or professional drummers’ setups"
Review written by Martin Patmos ("Zildjian - ZBT And ZHT Effects Cymbals", Modern Drummer, November 2008, p. 33)
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(*) Zildjian Price List and Product Index 2008
