K Zildjian 14" Mini China

Group: Chinas
Type: Mini China
Size: 14 Inch
Series: K Zildjian
Weight: 622g, 630g, 633g (2023 Serial Number), 650g, 673g, 675g, 694g, 731g
Median Weight: 662g (n=8)
Years of production: 1990 - Present
Sound file: K Zildjian 14" Mini China
K Zildjian 14" Mini China
K Zildjian 14" Mini China
K Zildjian 14" Mini China
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Review: "The other new K is a 14"Mini-China cymbal. Predictably, it has a higher pitch than your normal China cymbal. But it isn't actually as high as I thought it was going to be, given its size, and it also had more body than I expected. I can't really imagine anyone riding on this cymbal, but it is great for crashes and accents, producing a fast, explosive crash that dies quickly. There are plenty of "trashy" overtones to give it that "China" sound.

Another use for the 14" Mini-China might be as an alternative to the Piggyback cymbal that Zildjian introduced a couple of years ago. That was essentially a 12" China that was designed to be used in conjunction with a larger ride or crash cymbal to get some interesting effects. This cymbal is small enough to be used the same way, and it will also prove effective when used by itself as a China, whereas the Piggyback cymbal, to me, never sounded all that good by itself. So if you were thinking about checking out the Piggyback, I suggest that you check this one out as well. You might find it a little more versatile."

Review written by Rick Mattingly ("New K Zildjians", Modern Drummer, July 1990, p.43)

Artist/song where it can be heard: Steve Smith