Zildjian Scimitar Bronze 18" Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Scimitar Bronze
Weight: ?g
Years of production: 1989 - ?
Sound file: unknown
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "I found the crashes to be the most limited of the cymbals. They were a bit thick to be all-purpose cymbals, which I discovered when I tried to use them in a low-volume situation. They just did not respond to a light touch; they needed a fair wallop to get them going. However, given that wallop, they spoke out with authority. Zildjian states that they have "A sharp, high-pitched attack and colorful, yet fast decay. "The 16" crash certainly fit that description; it cut through the amps in a fairly high-volume situation with good results. The 18" crash sounded a little "gongy" from where I was sitting, but my bass player liked it a lot; he said it sounded "big and throaty" from his position across the stage from me. It certainly had plenty of initial power, although it did not respond quickly. In fact, playing the 18" crash was like flooring the accelerator on a big, powerful car: It didn't leap out instantly, but once it got going, look out!
Zildjian is absolutely right about one thing: These crashes do decay quickly. A bit too quickly, I feel, when used in a strictly acoustic situation. This is another characteristic inherent in "European-design" cymbals, with their flatter profiles and smaller bells. There was certainly no lack of initial volume with either of the crashes I tried, but I did wish that they would hang around just a little longer, to give a bit more body to the drum-and-cymbal crash combinations I played. I'd have to assess the crashes as best for rock playing, due to their need for a solid strike and their resulting volume. This is probably fine, considering that the majority of drummers shopping for mid-priced cymbals today are likely to be young players interested in rock. But I would caution semi-pros (who might be looking for affordable cymbals for a club-date set) and parents of young drummers (who are likely to be practicing at home) that the Scimitar Bronze crashes would not be as controllable, versatile, or simply as quiet as some other types of cymbals might be."
Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up", Modern Drummer, March 1990, pp. 38-9)
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