Zildjian FX El Sonido Multi-Crash Ride 17" Crash Ride Cymbal
The FX El Sonido Multi-Crash Ride 17" is a dual-purpose cymbal, crash and ride, designed for percussionists and Latin music drummers. A single cymbal above the timbales often has to do everything: accents, patterns, phrase endings. This one was built for that.
What sets it apart
- Developed with percussionist Marc Quinones
- Dual purpose: crash and ride in one cymbal
- Medium thin weight, brilliant finish
- Dryness of 7 out of 10 for a more controlled note
Born with a percussionist
Zildjian developed this model with Marc Quinones, percussionist with the Allman Brothers Band. The goal: a cymbal versatile enough for salsa, jazz, Latin music and rock. On the Sound Lab, it stands out for its dryness (7 out of 10) and definition (8): the note stays clear under the stick, and the crash does not drown the timbales or congas around it.
Specifications
| Diameter | 17" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Medium thin |
| Finish | Brilliant |
| Series | FX |
| Brightness | 5/10 |
| Dryness | 7/10 |
| Definition | 8/10 |
| Sustain | 6/10 |
What it's for
- Timbales setup in salsa and Latin music
- Hybrid percussion station, with congas or cajón
- Single cymbal on a small jazz or rock kit
Compared with other manufacturers
From other makers, these cymbals also play several roles:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | FX El Sonido Multi-Crash Ride | 17" | Dry, defined, dual purpose |
| Paiste | RUDE Crash/Ride | 17" | Heavy, for loud playing |
| Dream | Eclipse Crash | 17" | Lathed shoulder, raw body |
| Sabian | AAX El Sabor Picante Hand Crash | 18" | Designed for percussionists |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a crash ride?
- A cymbal designed to do both: you play patterns on it like a ride, and it opens up as a crash when you hit the edge. Useful when you only have room for one cymbal.
- Can you add a cymbal to timbales?
- Yes, it is common in salsa and Latin music: a cymbal mounted above the timbales handles accents and patterns. This El Sonido was designed with a percussionist for exactly that kind of setup.
- Can you crash a ride cymbal?
- On a heavy ride, the result stays hard and controlled. A crash ride like this one is made to open up freely, while keeping a defined note when you play a pattern.
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