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sanjuro
Publié le 10/10/09 à 22:17
(contenu en anglais)
(contenu en anglais)
Zildjian K/Z hi hats are some of the best. They are very common, but I still feel like the K/Z combo produces a certain unique characteristic that I am always pleasantly surprised to hear. I have never owned a pair because I always had a set of K mastersounds which suit my needs. However, if I had to go back and get new hi hats, these would definitely be a contender. I have never met a drummer familar with K/Z's who didn't consider them to be at the top.
The mix of the K top and Z bottom produces qualities of both, but it still sounds mostly like a K (which is probably a good thing). The stick definition is definitely dark and smokey like a K, though the chick sounds significantly different to me. It is louder, and a bit brighter then the K's I have played. When playing quickly or busily on the top, the sound atriculates exceptionally well and it feels very responsive. I have only ever played the 13'' hats, but I am sure the 14''s are just as good if not better. The wash on these is also exceptional, again retaining mostly K characteristics but sounding a bit brighter and more cutting. The cymbals that these remind me of most are the A mastersounds, though these are definitely a superior cymbal pair.
There is nothing negative I can say about these cymbals. They are amazingly versatile, durable, and good looking. Even though they are bought together, it is still sort of cool to have a mixed hi hat pair like so many great players did in the past (Steve Gadd, for instance). Many cymbals are matched, so this is a drawback buying 2 single hi hats presents. Unless you have the time and resources to test dozens of combinations, these cymbals give you the versatility and uniqueness of a mixed pair of cymbals without the hassle of making them sound right. These hats are perfect for almost any kind of music, and aren't that expensive considering the value.
The mix of the K top and Z bottom produces qualities of both, but it still sounds mostly like a K (which is probably a good thing). The stick definition is definitely dark and smokey like a K, though the chick sounds significantly different to me. It is louder, and a bit brighter then the K's I have played. When playing quickly or busily on the top, the sound atriculates exceptionally well and it feels very responsive. I have only ever played the 13'' hats, but I am sure the 14''s are just as good if not better. The wash on these is also exceptional, again retaining mostly K characteristics but sounding a bit brighter and more cutting. The cymbals that these remind me of most are the A mastersounds, though these are definitely a superior cymbal pair.
There is nothing negative I can say about these cymbals. They are amazingly versatile, durable, and good looking. Even though they are bought together, it is still sort of cool to have a mixed hi hat pair like so many great players did in the past (Steve Gadd, for instance). Many cymbals are matched, so this is a drawback buying 2 single hi hats presents. Unless you have the time and resources to test dozens of combinations, these cymbals give you the versatility and uniqueness of a mixed pair of cymbals without the hassle of making them sound right. These hats are perfect for almost any kind of music, and aren't that expensive considering the value.