K Zildjian 19" China

Group: Chinas
Type: China
Size: 19 Inch
Series: K Zildjian
Weight: 1419g (EAK), 1435g, 1446g (IAK), 1450g (EAK), 1450g, 1463g, 1474g, 1490g (EAK), 1493g, 1498g (EAK), 1505g, 1508g, 1514g, 1516g, 1556g (1996 Serial Number), 1562g, 1563g (1980s Era), 1570g, 1595g, 1632g
Median Weight : 1502g (n=20)
Years of production: 1984 - Present
Sound file: K Zildjian 19" China
K Zildjian 19" China
K Zildjian 19" China
K Zildjian 19" China
K Zildjian 19" China
K Zildjian 19" China
K Zildjian 19" China
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Review: "K Zildjian are making China Boys in what you might call intermediate sizes, ie 17" and 19". The larger one had a more raucous sound perfect for punctuation while the 17" was not only higher pitched, it was prettier."

Review written by Bob Henrit ("K Zildjian Cymbals - Cymbalcheck", International Musician & Recording World, February 1985)

Review: (NOTE: This review takes place after the entire series was re-designed in 2001)

"The 19" China is another cymbal that’s loaded for bear. I pity the guitarist who turns up too loud near this baby, because it can compete. Extra-turned-up edges may give it more of a gong-ish sound than other Chinas. This cymbal bows out from the bell down to a wide flange that starts a couple of inches from the edge. There’s a bigger playing surface when the cymbal is flipped over, providing more sound options and more control over the roar."

Review written by Robin Tolleson ("New K Zildjian Cymbals - Myth Meets Reality...Almost", Modern Drummer, March 2002, p. 37)

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