Zildjian FX 22" China Trash
Group: Chinas
Type: China Trash
Size: 22 Inch
Series: FX
Weight: 2104g, 2116g (2003 Serial Number), 2176g, 2240g, 2254g, 2284g, 2426g
Median Weight : 2240g (n=7)
Years of production: 1993 - 2007
Sound File: Zildjian FX 22" China Trash
Zildjian FX 22" China Trash
Zildjian FX 22" China Trash
Zildjian FX 22" China Trash
Zildjian FX 22" China Trash
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Review: It really is trashy, with a lot of volume, as expected. I believe Simon Phillips used one of these, and if you like to ride on effects cymbals like he does, I highly recommend this. Mine was on the heavy side, 2426g, so especially rideable.
Review written by Bluejacketsfan
Review: "Zildjian's new Oriental "Trash" Chinas are the result of a lot of time and energy spent on the development of China cymbals. According to Zildjian product specialist John King, "We experimented a great deal and discovered that we had to develop completely new hammering and shaping methods in order to capture that authentic un-pitched sound. Though the China Boy models we currently offer in our A, K, and Z ranges offer unique Westernized interpretations of the China cymbal, they all have identifiable pitch." This research has resulted in a new line of Chinas, in 14", 16", 18", 20", and 22" sizes.
So, how do they sound? Well, these are the closest thing to imported China cymbals that I've heard. They're very trashy, with a short sustain, an explosive attack, and a dark, almost evil sound. But what's the advantage of these new cymbals? According to King, "The problem with cymbals made in China today is that they break very easily." Zildjian claims their new Chinas are much more durable. That's a hard feature to test with only about a month of playing, but in that short amount of time I certainly tried my best to abuse a few of these cymbals, and they all held up.
Getting back to the sound: The smaller models, from the 14" to the 18", all had a very penetrating sound that was just explosive. They'd be perfect for quick and loud punctuations. As for the 20", it was versatile, working as a full-bodied crash or as a dark ride sound mounted right-side up or up-side down. By the way, the bells on these cymbals are not as knob-like as those on traditional Chinas, although they permit the cymbals to be mounted on stands nicely from either direction. (And while the bells are not meant to be played and are a little tough to hit, I must say that the 20" had a very cool-sounding bell!) As for the 22", if you're looking for a China to ride on, this is it—the ride sound is beautiful. I played it in rehearsal with a band that records its practice sessions, and on playback this cymbal was incredibly funky. Its short sustain made all the notes distinctive, yet it filled up the time and wasn't obnoxious. It worked for this R&B band, and yet with a lighter touch (and sticks) it would be perfect for a quiet jazz setting. And as a crash, it was simply huge."
Review written by William F. Miller ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, October 1993, p. 47)
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