K Zildjian 17" China

Group: Chinas
Type: China
Size: 17 Inch
Series: K Zildjian
Weight: 1010g (2015 Serial Number), 1018g, 1029g, 1048g, 1065g, 1068g, 1073g, 1074g, 1075g (IAK), 1081g, 1096g, 1100g, 1106g, 1120g (EAK), 1123g, 1132g (2002 Serial Number), 1141g
Median Weight: 1075g (n=17)
Years of production: 1984 - Present
Sound file: K Zildjian 17" China
K Zildjian 17" China
K Zildjian 17" China
K Zildjian 17" China
K Zildjian 17" China
K Zildjian 17" China
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Review: "K Zildjian are making China Boys in what you might call intermediate sizes, ie 17" and 19". The larger one had a more raucous sound perfect for punctuation while the 17" was not only higher pitched, it was prettier."

Review written by Bob Henrit ("K Zildjian Cymbals - Cymbalcheck", International Musician & Recording World, February 1985)

Review: (NOTE: This review takes place after the entire series was re-designed in 2001)

"Making a brilliant China cymbal is revenge on loud guitarists everywhere. The 17" brilliant K China is mucho souped-up.When smacked as a crash, this baby’s a firecracker...no, a cherry bomb. When I played the cymbal right-side-up in a ride position, I achieved some control by playing it in the wide curve of the flange. It was a bit more reserved that way."

Review written by Robin Tolleson ("New K Zildjian Cymbals - Myth Meets Reality...Almost", Modern Drummer, March 2002, p. 37)

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