SeriesZildjian A

I bought it from www.musiciansfriend.com for $90+shipping. It even came with a free gibraltar boomarm w/ clamp to put right up there. It is very nice. Gets great volume for a splash. But works great at low volumes. Thicker that i thought it would be which is a good thing. Very nice sound. Not to bright but not to dark. There are a little to much overtones but nothing a little piece of tape cant fix. Very great quality. Exactly what you would expect from Zildjian. Very durable. Great cymbal. I would recommend this to anybody that is looking for a versitile spash cymbal. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I bought it at Sam Ash for about $140. I was compelled to purchase it after buying cheaper cymbals and having them crack. I finally decided to go with the classic. Pros: -The sound is very bright and full. -It is extremely durable and the tone maintains its integrity at extremely high volumes or at a quiet brush stroke. Cons: -The cymbal surface is prone to stick marks. -Sometimes not as fast as you'd like it. I have only had it for a short period(about 3 months), but it seems to be good as new still, even after repeated extreme volumes sessions. I would say it is one of the most durable cymbals I ever owned. The overall quality of the Ziljdian A's are well worth the extra money over a cheaper style or brand. Not only do I beleive this to be an excellent cymbal, but just the fact of owning one of the most ancient and traditional percussion instruments in the world makes this an excellent value. Take care of ANY Zildjian A, and you'll have her for life. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

The Zildjian A (Avedis) Medium Thin Crash 16” is a pretty standard sized crash cymbal that’s for use with a full drum set. I’ve recently recorded with this cymbal for a session where the drummer brought it in. It was the only time I’ve used the cymbal thus far, but it seems like it’s a pretty popular cymbal amongst drummers for a number of reasons. Since I wasn’t playing on the session (and I am not primarily a drummer), I can only judge from the sound quality here, but I was really impressive with the cymbal. I like crash cymbals of this size in general as I find them to be just the right size. The Zildjian A Medium Thin Crash 16” in particular cuts through extremely well without being overpowering or too loud as you’ll find with lesser quality crash cymbals. I was recorded with a set of Coles 4038s as overhead mics, which are pretty dark to begin with, and the result to me was a perfect mix and blend with the other cymbals. Zildjian makes crash cymbals like this one of all shapes of sizes, but to me this is one of the best that I’ve used from them. I don’t know how other drummers feel about it, but the drummer who brought it in for the sessions couldn’t say enough and it’s hard to blame him. The price doesn’t make it the cheapest cymbal on the market by a long shot, but as with anything you’re going to have to pay for quality. Also, It’s made by Zildjian so you know you’re getting a sturdy and well made cymbal that should last for a long as you play. I don’t think the picture above it for this cymbal, but anyway it’s always a good idea to check out the particular cymbal you’re buying in person if possible, as all cymbals are slightly different. The Zildjian A Medium Thin Crash 16” is definitely a great cymbal for drummers to be aware of…

The Zildjian 14" Avedis Mastersound HiHats are a set of hi hats for use in a drum kit. The drums are not my primary instrument, but I work at a recording studio that has numerous drum sets and has a pair of these on hand. These are really the go to hi hats for the studio, as when there is a drum set that is set up, it's with these cymbals. They definitely do see a lot of use at the studio because of this, and I have to say that they have a great sound. They're definitely pretty bright sounding cymbals, but generally we'll switch out a different microphone rather than the hi hats first. I've used a number of different microphones to record these hi hats, including an AKG 451, a Neumann KM 184, and even a Shure SM7. Between these different microphones you'll get some pretty different sounds out of these hi hats, and usually that's enough of a difference, as these hi hats can pretty much handle most sounds, at least as far as rock is concerned. It seems like we've had these cymbals at the studio for a while since they aren't in the best shape cosmetically, but they still sound bright as ever. I don't really think you could go wrong with these hi hats, as everyone who comes into the studio seems to really dig them. The price isn't going to make these the cheapest hi hats around, but for the sound you're getting, the price is pretty reasonable in my opinion. They're definitely suited for more experienced players, and are fine for use in the studio or for live shows, although I've only heard them in a studio setting, which is probably most accurate anyway. The Zildjian 14" Avedis Mastersound HiHats are absolutely worth a look for anyone interested in a high quality set of hi hats.

I was out at my local drum shop the other day and I decided to pick up one of these cymbals. I was impressed that the price was only a little over $200. And being that it was from one of the biggest names in cymbals, I thought I’d pick it up. I use the 18" crash as my main crash cymbal now. This cymbal blends very nicely with my K crashes. Mine is fairly thick, this thing is loud! A side effect of thick crashes is that these do not respond as fast as A-customs or K's. Being that this cymbal is a fairly thick cymbal, it’s not going to break any time soon. The bell is very strong and has a good reputation of not getting keyhole, (cracks coming from the hole in the center). The sound is very thick, washy and powerful. It’s got a pretty long sustain, so it will blend with other things, producing a lot of nice overtones. It also has a lot of attack, which is good for any studio drumming, because this thing will cut through the mix! Another thing that I like about this cymbal, is when you’re playing something along the lines of rock music, and you’re almost “riding” the crash cymbal, it doesn’t have too much of a snowball effect; that being that it’s not just going to get louder and louder. It stays at a nice volume the whole time; Very controlled. Overall, this cymbal is great! It sounds great, is very sturdy and strong, and has the great look of a Zildjian cymbal. I would recommend anyone who just wants a pretty standard “Good” cymbal sound. I think the best type of music that this Medium crash is for would be anything loud. This cymbal is going to cut and sustain. Highly recommended.