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====[[Zildjian Amir|Amir]] ==== | ====[[Zildjian Amir|Amir]] ==== | ||
* High-pitched with quick decay, controlled overtones and short sustain. More tightly defined frequency range than cast crash cymbals. (2)<br> | * High-pitched with quick decay, controlled overtones and short sustain. More tightly defined frequency range than cast crash cymbals. (2)<br> | ||
| + | ====[[Zildjian Impulse|Impulse]] ==== | ||
| + | * Loud, explosive attack. Raw, metallic tone color. Focused overtone threshold for repeated crashes. Exceptional presence and projection. (6)<br> | ||
====[[Zildjian K Constantinople|K Constantinople]]==== | ====[[Zildjian K Constantinople|K Constantinople]]==== | ||
* The K Constantinople Crashes feature a new hammering technique, pin lathing on both sides and a vintage-style cup, preserving the dark, expressive quality of the original line.(3) | * The K Constantinople Crashes feature a new hammering technique, pin lathing on both sides and a vintage-style cup, preserving the dark, expressive quality of the original line.(3) | ||
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# https://zildjian.com/products/k-constantinople-crashes (retrieved July 17, 2024) | # https://zildjian.com/products/k-constantinople-crashes (retrieved July 17, 2024) | ||
# 1987 Zildjian ad | # 1987 Zildjian ad | ||
| − | # 1989 Scimitar Bronze | + | # 1989 Scimitar Bronze one-sheet |
| + | # 1983 Amir/Impulse brochure | ||
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Revision as of 04:54, 4 January 2025
Series - Sizes
- A Custom - 14" 15" 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
- A Zildjian & Cie Vintage - 14" 15" 16" 18"
- Amir - 16" 18"
- Amir II - 16" 18"
- I - 14" 16" 17" 18" 19"
- Impulse - 16" 18"
- K Constantinople - 16" 17" 18"
- Pitch Black - 16" 18"
- Re-Mix - 12" 14"
- Scimitar - 16"
- Scimitar Bronze - 14" 16" 18"
- ZBT - 14" 16" 18"
- Z Custom - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
Description
A Custom
- Bright, sweet-sounding crash that speaks very quickly. One of the most in-demand crash cymbal sounds for both studio and live settings. (1)
Amir
- High-pitched with quick decay, controlled overtones and short sustain. More tightly defined frequency range than cast crash cymbals. (2)
Impulse
- Loud, explosive attack. Raw, metallic tone color. Focused overtone threshold for repeated crashes. Exceptional presence and projection. (6)
K Constantinople
- The K Constantinople Crashes feature a new hammering technique, pin lathing on both sides and a vintage-style cup, preserving the dark, expressive quality of the original line.(3)
Scimitar
- Crisp, high-pitched tone. Quick response. Fast, smooth decay.(4)
Scimitar Bronze
- Bright, full-bodied crash that cuts superbly. A sharp, high-pitched attack and colorful, yet fast decay. (5)
Information from:
- https://zildjian.com/products/a-custom-crashes (retrieved July 17, 2024)
- 1987 Zildjian catalog
- https://zildjian.com/products/k-constantinople-crashes (retrieved July 17, 2024)
- 1987 Zildjian ad
- 1989 Scimitar Bronze one-sheet
- 1983 Amir/Impulse brochure
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