A Zildjian 12" Special Recording Hi-Hat

Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Special Recording Hi-Hat
Size: 12 Inch
Series: A Zildjian
Weight: Top: 684g / Bottom: 704g

Top: 685g / Bottom: 745g

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Top: 715g / Bottom: 680g

Top: 735g / Bottom: 765g

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Top: 742g / Bottom: 710g

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Top: 748g / Bottom: 768g

Top: 750g / Bottom: 750g (2002 Serial Numbers)

Top: 766g / Bottom: 783g

Top: 770g / Bottom: 755g

Top: 799g / Bottom: 789g (1998 Serial Numbers)

Top: 802g / Bottom: 793g

Top: 806g / Bottom: 811g

Median Weight: Top: 742g (n=17) / Bottom: 750g (n=17)
Years of production: 1988 - 2004
Sound file: A Zildjian 12" Special Recording Hi-Hat
A Zildjian 12" Special Recording Hi-Hat
A Zildjian 12" Special Recording Hi-Hat
A Zildjian 12" Special Recording Hi-Hat
A Zildjian 12" Special Recording Hi-Hat
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The S.R. 12 (the 12" pair) lived up to Zildjian's claims. In the studio, these hi-hats have a very quick and clean "chick" sound, and because of the lighter weight of the 12" top cymbal, it is very easy to control with the foot. When played with sticks, the recorded sound of the S.R. 12 is very clear. These cymbals recorded very well, but might not be the right sound for heavier styles of music. The S.R. 12 could also be used live for drummers working in quieter playing situations. The "chick" sound is not too loud, but the clarity of sound might be just right for trio-type settings. The 12" hats also worked very well when mounted "closed" as a second pair of hi-hats. In this way, the lighter "chick" sound isn't a factor, and the smaller size makes them easy to position on the kit."

Review written by Rick Van Horn (Modern Drummer, pp. 109, 113 "Product Closeup", July 1988)

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