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Featuring the same crisp, rich, and colorful sounds associated with the A Custom range, with a bolder, clearer chick sound and full-bodied overall sound. Developed with the assistance of Vinnie Colaiuta, A Customs are made using radical rotary hammering techniques, thin weights, and a striking, brilliant finish for crisp, sweet, sophisticated sound. ... Read more

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A splendid fast crash with a bright high-pitched tone. ZBT crash cymbals now have an advanced new look and sound. They projects a loud cutting voice as powerful as any Zildjian and add real musicality to your kit. ... Read more

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The definitive Power Ride has more "metal" in the ping and less wash than the Ride/Crash. An absolutely piercing bell, this cymbal will cut through anything. ... Read more

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The ZXT Superior Sheet Bronze cymbal range is the result of Zildjian?s world-class craftsmanship and cutting-edge technological advancements.ZXT is the ultimate expression of sound and value in Sheet Bronze cymbals, and offers a complete and comprehensive range of professional quality sounds at an affordable price.New hammering and lathing techniques give these cymbals a bright and powerful sound with warm musical overtones.The Ride cymbals have a clear ping sound and great projection.The Crashes, available in a variety of sizes and weights, are ideal for any application.The selection of new ZXT HiHats have a defined chick and posses a full wash. ... Read more

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Very loud, piercing, yet musical China sound. ... Read more

Features

• Alloy: 80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver
• Exclusive computer-controlled Z Custom hammering with unique hammer shapes
• Fine lathing pattern of narrow, symmetrical grooves
• Brilliant finish
• Explode with vitality

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Advanced new look and sound.Projects a loud cutting voice as powerful as any Zildjian.Adds real musicality to your kit. ... Read more

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This medium-heavy cymbal is designed for high-volume playing, with bright, explosive, and full-bodied response. ... Read more

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This medium-heavy cymbal is designed for high-volume playing, with bright, explosive, and full-bodied response. ... Read more

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Thin design and small bell for quick response and tonally full, glassy, shimmering accents. ... Read more

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B8 First Pack Deluxe includes 14 inch Hi-Hats and a 16 inch Thin Crash. ... Read more

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Pre-drilled with the traditional configuration of six rivets for clear stick definition and sparkling ?sizzle? spread. A Custom SeriesA sophisticated expression of the classic A Zildjian sound. Radical rotary hammering techniques, along with special thin weights, create an unusually fast bright, pure sound. A modern classic. ... Read more

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Great for R&B and jazz
If you've never played on a sizzle before it takes some getting used to because of the sustain.However, it is an essential sound in R&B and some jazz, especially for slower tempo using triplets.

This particular model sounds identical to my 30+ year old Avedis Zildjian 20" - even the sustain is the same.Do not expect a lot of definition from this (or any other sizzle) because they were designed for a drawn out washy sound with slightly less than moderate definition.

If you're unsure about getting a sizzle, a great compromise is the 19" Zildjian Armand Signature Ride (ASIN B0002GFNF4).That cymbal has a three-rivet cluster near the edge, but has higher definition and less sustain and wash.I have both the Armand and regular sizzle models, so there is a difference in tone and texture these cymbals produce. ... Read more

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Quick-response and bright, tight, and focused tonal content add up to cutting accents.  ... Read more

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Medium-thin model that responds with big, loud riding and crashing.Introduced by Sabian after 10 years of research, Xs20 are the first and only quality B20 Bronze cymbals available at a budget price. Sabian B20 Bronze makes the most musical and durable cymbals and is used in Sabian's top professional ranges. One-year warranty. ... Read more

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Designed for high-volume playing, with bright, explosive, and full-bodied response. ... Read more

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• Quick response
• Loud and powerful

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Pure bronze energy shaped by precision hammering.A loud, raw and powerful voice ideal for live performance. Built to withstand the heavy hitting of Rock's most driving drummers. ... Read more

Features

• Alloy: 80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver
• Exclusive computer-controlled Z Custom hammering with unique hammer shapes
• Fine lathing pattern of narrow, symmetrical grooves
• Brilliant finish
• Explodes with vitality

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Excellent stick definition with dry, full-bodied stick sound. Dark, warm undertones with trashy crash qualities for accents. ... Read more

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• The Zildjain K Custom Dark Ride utilizes modern hammering techniques along with the age old Zildjian formula to create a cymbal that is dry, full-bodied and has great stick definition
• The Medium-Thin weight of the K Custom Dark Ride adds to the warm, dark undertones that are remenisant of the old "K" cymbals
• Try the Zildjian K Custom Dark Ride and play a piece of history
• Due to sonic considerations, the K Custom Dark Ride is available in Traditional finish only

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My personal favorite for acoustic jazz
I recently purchased this cymbal after extensive searching, trying various K Custom models, and finally settling on this particular one.

First, a few caveats when buying a K Custom - all of these cymbals are hand hammered and each has a distinct, unique personality and sound.For example, when I listened to the sound sample on Zildjian's site (paste the ASIN number, B00006AZMI, into the search box, select All Products and click GO), the sound is a bit different from the actual cymbal I received.Second, if you are seeking cymbals that are cutting or project, the K Custom series is not for you.

Zildjian describes this cymbal as dark and warm with trashy crash qualities.Mine roughly fits that description, but can also be airy and washy, with over- and under-tones, depending on how you play it.I've even managed to get a bit of a shimmer from it with a stick technique that uses about a third of the stick surface when riding the cymbal.Moreover, while Zildjian's sound sample did impart a 'trashy crash', the cymbal I have does not have this quality in a pronounced way.It does manage to combine articulation with a lot of sustain (I know that sounds odd, but it's true.)

I said that this cymbal does not cut or project - you can literally carry on a normal conversation a foot away when riding this cymbal. The crash washes, but does not project.Horrible for rock, but perfect for acoustic jazz, and that is where this cymbal excells. ... Read more

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Loud, powerful crash with stronger high-end. Z CustomSeries Pure bronze energy shaped by precision hammering. A loud, raw and powerful voice ideal for live performance. Built to withstand the heavy hitting of Rock's most driving drummers. ... Read more

Features

• Alloy: 80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver
• Exclusive computer-controlled Z Custom hammering with unique hammer shapes
• Fine lathing pattern of narrow, symmetrical grooves
• Brilliant finish
• Explodes with vitality

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Advanced new look and sound.Projects a loud cutting voice as powerful as any Zildjian.Adds real musicality to your kit. ... Read more

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This CuSn8 small bronze cymbal produces a high pitched, crashy sound with a hind of tiny bell qualities. It may be played in pairs with leather straps, mounted upside down over bells on drum set cymbals for special effects or strung in pairs on string to be played with sticks and mallets. Sold individually. Includes leather holding strap. ... Read more

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The ZBT 4 Pro pack comes with 14 inch hi-hats, 16 inch crash, and 20 inch ride plus an 18 inch ZBT crash and a 20 inch cymbal bag. Made from the same energetic sheet bronze alloy as ZBT-Plus. An ideal first set. Great sound, great value. These cymbals begin as pre-formed disks that are shaped, hammered and lathed, like cast cymbals. Their voices have a higher pitch, more focused overtones and a faster decay than cast cymbals and produce a more consistent sound from cymbal to cymbal. 92% Copper, 8% Tin. ... Read more

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Great starter kit
Although the ZBT (Zildjian Bronze Technology) series is not nearly as good as the Zildjian A or K series, they are a major step up from Zildjian's Planet Z series.

This particular package is a real value because you get a complete set of relatively decent sounding cymbals that will seed a starter drum kit, yet grow with a drummer as his or her skills increase.These cymbals sound good, with more than adequate projection for most music genres, and a bright tone.

What you get: a pair of 14" hi-hat cymbals that are capable of producing a nice 'chick' sound, as well as a good wash in partially open position. The package also includes a 16" crash that has good cutting qualities and a fairly rapid decay, an 18" crash/ride with slight sustain and a bright ping (and the bell plays nicely too).Finally you get a 20" with a slight sustain and a very bright ping. As a bonus this package also comes with a 20" cymbal bag, which will protect your investment in this set when you go to gigs.

Not only is this a good set for beginners, but will also work well for more advanced drummers who are on a budget. The cymbals selected for this set will give you a good range of cymbal sounds - actually, you'll have every standard cymbal most working drummers will need.Later you can add specialty cymbals such as splashes and Chinas to round out your sound array. ... Read more