Zildjian FX 7.5" Volcano Cup Zil-Bel

Group: Bells
Type: Volcano Cup Zil-Bel
Size: 7.5 Inch
Series: FX
Weight: 594g, 601g, 621g, 676g
Median Weight: 611g (n=4)
Years of production: 2015 - ?
Sound File: FX 7.5" Volcano Cup Zil-Bel
FX 7.5" Volcano Cup Zil-Bel
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Review: "The new Volcano Cup Zil-Bell gives you the same great bell effect sound as a regular Zil-Bell but the unique cup shape actually allows for a clearer playing surface and the ability to play the bell like a regular cymbal. You can use ride type patterns for example. I was able to approach the cymbal in a much less ‘one dimensional’ way."

Review written by Mixdownmag ("ZILDJIAN CYMBALS 2015", mixdownmag.com.au)

Review: "Finally there's the 7½" FX Volcano Zil-Bel, which is much thicker than the Orientals and thus delivers a soft and pure ping. In fact there are several different tones depending on where and how you strike it and with what - stick or beater, etc. Caught forcibly on the edge it is surprisingly plangent and loud. The ridge of the bell has a much shorter, harder and dingier tone.

In the interests of completeness we tried the Zil-Bel as a stacker too, mounted upsidedown on top of a ride. It again foreshortened the ride and made an interesting composite tone. And if you then whack it on the edge, the amplified bell sound is deafening."

Review written by Geoff Nicholls ("Zildjian FX Series Cymbals review - A mixed bag of small effect cymbals", Musicradar.com, September 8, 2015)

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