Zildjian A Splash 8" Splash Cymbal
The A Splash 8" is the smallest splash in the A series: a thin cymbal that bursts with a bright, airy sound and then falls silent almost at once. It adds a flash of colour to any setup without taking up space.
What sets it apart
- Brightness rated 9 out of 10
- Very short sustain (3 out of 10)
- Thin weight, instant response
Eight inches, one flash
An 8" splash speaks at the lightest touch. On the Sound Lab scale it scores 9 for brightness and only 3 for sustain: the sound leaps out, pure and high, then vanishes. Zildjian describes it as an airy crash effect, explosive and quick, with very few overtones.
Among its sound demos, Zildjian includes the splash choked: you strike it, then grab it right away with the other hand to cut the sound dead.
Specifications
| Diameter | 8" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Thin |
| Series | A Zildjian |
| Brightness | 9/10 |
| Dryness | 6/10 |
| Definition | 3/10 |
| Sustain | 3/10 |
What it's for
- A flash accent in a pop or funk tune
- A hand-choked hit at the end of a phrase
- A small extra cymbal on a crowded kit
Compared with other manufacturers
These 8" splashes from other makers also go for the short accent:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | A Splash | 8" | Airy, explosive |
| Sabian | AA Splash | 8" | Extra-thin, fast, cutting |
| Paiste | 2002 Splash | 8" | Full, explosive |
| Paiste | Signature Splash | 8" | Silvery, fast response |
| Dream | Bliss Splash | 8" | Complex, decays quickly |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a splash cymbal?
- A small, thin cymbal for brief accents. It bursts like a miniature crash, then goes quiet almost immediately.
- What does a splash cymbal sound like?
- A high, bright flash that is over very quickly. On this 8", Zildjian notes a sustain of 3 out of 10.
- What size splash cymbal should I get?
- At Zildjian, the A Splash comes in 8" and 10". The 8" is the highest and shortest; the 10" keeps a little more body.
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