Zildjian ZBT 18" Crash Ride

Group: Rides
Type: Crash Ride
Size: 18 Inch
Series: ZBT
Weight: 1270g, 1443g (2000 Serial Number)
Median Weight: 1357g (n=2)
Years of production: 1997 - 2002; 2004 - 2019
Sound File: ZBT 18" Crash Ride
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Review: "At best, most cymbals marked "crash ride" are either okay crash cymbals and mediocre ride cymbals, or vice-versa. At worst they are mediocre (or just plain lousy) in both applications. But the 18" ZBT crash ride is a pretty darn good crash cymbal with a full-bodied sound and relatively quick response. Although I wouldn't recommend it to a pro for its ride capabilities, it sounds good enough that I would have no trouble recommending it to students who are trying to piece together their first kit and who can only afford one cymbal. It would work fine as a "starter" ride for private practice. Later, once the student can afford to add an actual 20" ride, the 18" ZBT crash ride could do what it does best as a crash."

Review written by Rick Mattingly ("Product Close-Up - Zildjian ZBT And ZBT-Plus Series", Modern Drummer, March 1998, p.43)

Review: "In my experience, crash/ride cymbals rarely serve their dual purposes equally well. They're either an adequate ride and a poor crash, or vice versa. The ZBT 18" crash/ride is no exception. Though lower in pitch and projection than the 20" ZBT ride, with just enough wash, shimmer, and stick definition to fill the sonic vista. As such, it would make a nice alternate ride in low-to mid-volume acoustic pop and jazz situations. On the flip side, however, I had to exert some real effort to get even a weakly projected crash response. So as a crash cymbal, it didn't sell me."

Review written by Phil Ferraro ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Models - Treats For Pros And Students Alike"), Modern Drummer, February 2005, p. 37)

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