A Zildjian 18" Paper Thin Crash
Group: Crashes
Type: Paper Thin Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: A Zildjian
Weight: 1147g, 1179g (1997 Serial Number), 1226g (Hollow Logo), 1265g (2001 Serial Number), 1288g (1960s Era)
Median Weight: 1226g (n=5)
Years of production: ? - ?; 1997 - 2005
Sound file: A Zildjian 18" Paper Thin Crash
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Review: This crash was actually a bit surprising to me. For the light weight, it had a decent amount of fullness. It is quick, don't misunderstand me, but it didn't seem as thin as the name implies.
Review written by Bluejacketsfan
Review: "By contrast, the 18" A Zildjian Paper Thin crash responds quickly to a much lighter touch (although it can still stand up to a fairly aggressive smack). Because of its thinness, the pitch is dark and low, and would tend to reinforce a band's sound from within rather than cut through it or stick out over the top. The cymbal's sound dies quickly—making it good for fast punctuations—but it 18" size gives it more body than the typical "fast" crash."
Review written by Rick Mattingly ("New Zildjian Professional Cymbals", Modern Drummer, March 1998, p.44)
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