Zildjian “A. Zildjian & Cie Vintage” 18” Crash Cymbal
The latest hammering processes work the thinnest castings into an 18” crash cymbal that’s responsive to gentle strokes, yet full-bodied enough to power the band. The “A. Zildjian & Cie Vintage” 18” Crash Cymbal is full of color with incredible purity of tone. It speaks quickly and decays rapidly. A classic A. Zildjian sound! Chip Stern talked about it in Jazz Times and may we quote him:
A. Zildjian & Cie Vintage Cymbals By Chip Stern of Jazz Times
“The A. Zildjian & Cie Vintage line constitutes an authentic trip down memory lane for those drummers who cherish the shimmering sound and feel of pre-World War II cymbals. Younger jazz drummers, who’ve cut their teeth on the power and projection of modern-day A. Zildjians, might be taken aback by the speed, sweetness and delicacy of these vintage archetypes.
“’Well, you’ve got to remember that aggressive crash cymbals were not yet in vogue during that time,’” explains John King, director of education for Zildjian. And weight-wise, these Zildjian Vintage cymbals certainly seem slotted for drummers who favor an exceptionally light, thin-throated stick, along the lines of a 7A. The leading edge of the 18-inch Vintage crash’s attack transient has a round, smooth character, with none of the metallic qualities endemic to heavier modern crashes, yet with the right touch, it functions superbly as a crash-ride at lower volumes.
Never in this day and age did I expect to hear cymbals like this again, and while not for everybody, as the basis for a vintage kit or a subtle change-of-pace sound in a modern setup, they are uniquely musical.”
A higher-pitched 16" model is also available.
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Zildjian “A. Zildjian & Cie Vintage” 18” Crash Cymbal
The manufacturer's warranty covers parts for one year and labor for one year from date of purchase. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.
