A Zildjian 14" Quick Beat Hi-Hat

(2015)

(1980s Era)

Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Quick Beat Hi-Hat
Size: 14 Inch
Series: A Zildjian
Weight: Top: 1035g / 1318g (Hollow Logo)

Top: 1050g / Bottom: 1448g (2023 Serial Numbers)

Top: 1076g / Bottom: 1441g (1995 Serial Numbers)

Top: 1098g / Bottom: 1450g (1990s Era, Pre-Serial)

Top: 1142g / Bottom: 1381g (1990s Era, Pre-Serial)

Top: 1144g / Bottom: 1392g (Small cursive A)

Top: 1154g / Bottom: 1492g (1980s Era)

Top: 1170g / Bottom: 1344g (1980s Era)

Top: 1170g / Bottom: 1425g (1980s Era)

Top: 1077g / Bottom: 1399g (2022 Serial Numbers)

Top: 1178g / Bottom: 1364g (1980s Era)

Top: 1186g / Bottom: 1476g (Hollow Logo)

Top: 1189g / Bottom: 1224g (1990s Era, Pre-Serial)

Top: 1205g / Bottom: 1400g (Laser Etch)

Top: 1213g / Bottom: 1269g (1980s Era)

Top: 1218g / Bottom: 1371g (1990s Era, Pre-Serial Number)

Top: 1241g / Bottom: 1373g (Hollow Logo)

Top: 1250g / Bottom: 1340g (1980s Era)

Top: 1306g / Bottom: 1420g (2006 Serial Numbers)

Bottoms: 1310g (1980s Era), 1518g (2006 Serial Number)

Years of production: 1979 - ?
Sound file: A Zildjian 14" Quick Beat Hi-Hat
A Zildjian 14" Quick Beat Hi-Hat
A Zildjian 14" Quick Beat Hi-Hat
A Zildjian 14" Quick Beat Hi-Hat
A Zildjian 14" Quick Beat Hi-Hat
A Zildjian 14" Quick Beat Hi-Hat
A Zildjian 14" Quick Beat Hi-Hat
A Zildjian 14" Quick Beat Hi-Hat
A Zildjian 14" Quick Beat Hi-Hat
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: With a flat bottom cymbal that has 4 holes, these hats are crispy. Zildjian's name for these are apt, as they have a fast sustain. While doing a side by side comparison with my A Platinum 14" New Beat Hi-Hat pair, those were slightly lower pitched, presumably due to the slightly heavier Quick Beats. Greats such as Omar Hakim, and Simon Phillips have used this pairing, but don't be misled in believing these aren't versatile. These could be used in many settings, even Hard Rock, as they have quite a bit of "cut" to them. I have also seen some drummers use the bottom cymbal with a dark sounding top- such as a K series cymbal, with great results.
Review written by Bluejacketsfan
Artist/song where it can be heard: Omar Hakim