Zildjian Crash

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"
• Planet Z - 16"
• Re-Mix - 12" 14"
• S Dark - 16" 18"
• 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)
  

I

• Bright and fast crash. Great for any musical application. (9)
  

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)

Planet Z

• Essential cymbals and sounds for beginners.Great add-on to a Planet Z Fundamentals Pack. Delivers brilliant accents. Cutting, bright tones. (8)

S Dark

• With an exceptionally quick and sensitive response from the lightest touch, S Dark Crashes are rich and explosive, producing punctuating, dark crash sounds. S Dark Crashes are thin in weight, opening up quickly for accents or when frequent crashing is needed. (7)

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)

Z Custom

• Z Custom crashes bring unrivaled power and energy to any drum kit. When heavier music demands maximum volume, Z Custom crashes cut above the on-stage mix and project with brightness, power and loudness. (10)

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Information from:

1. zildjian.com (retrieved July 17, 2024)
2. 1987 Zildjian catalog
3. zildjian.com (retrieved July 17, 2024)
4. 1987 Zildjian ad
5. 1989 Scimitar Bronze one-sheet
6. 1983 Amir/Impulse brochure
7. zildjian.com (retrieved January 5, 2025)
8. zildjian.com (retrieved January 5, 2025)
9. zildjian.com (retrieved January 5, 2025)
10. zildjian.com (retrieved January 5, 2025)

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