Z Zildjian 20" Power Smash

Group: Chinas
Type: Power Smash
Size: 20 Inch
Series: Z Zildjian
Weight: 2458g, 2550g, 2667g
Median Weight: 2550g (n=3)
Years of production: 1986 - 1993
Sound file: Z Zildjian 20" Power Smash
Z Zildjian 20" Power Smash
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Review: "Zildjian make special effects cymbals of an oriental nature in the Z range called Power 'Smash'. These have the same shape as Pang with a horizontal flange and conventional cup. They are available in 18" and 20" diameters and hammered with a five point starred head. I found the 18" to be much more acceptable — it was bright and higher pitched than its bigger brother. The 20 was a little too deep when played the right way up. However, when they were inverted the larger one came into its own a little more although the 20 still 'cut' better. I felt that these smashes were too thick for my taste and it appears that Zildjian think so too. By the time you read this and your friendly local dealer has stock, they'll be a little thinner and sound better for it. (I have never been so sure about 20" Oriental cymbals. For me they never seem to speak quickly enough unless you take your life in your hands and get a really thin one!)"

Review written by Bob Henrit ("Zildjian Z Range - Cymbalcheck", International Musician & Recording World, March 1986)

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