Zildjian A City Cymbal Pack, Compact Set (12", 14" and 18")
The A City Pack is a compact A series cymbal set: 12" New Beat hi-hats, a 14" Fast Crash and an 18" Uptown Ride. It is designed for small kits, apartments and tight rooms, where full-size cymbals would be too loud and take up too much space.
What sets it apart
- Four cymbals in small sizes: 12", 14" and 18"
- A tightly defined, attenuated sound, according to Zildjian
- Dry, controlled Uptown Ride with an unlathed surface
- Traditional finish of the A series
Small sizes, for real reasons
According to Zildjian, a smaller cymbal reacts faster, decays sooner and plays softer. The City Pack puts that principle to work where volume and space run short: bedroom kits, small cafés, street drummers, travel kits.
The 18" Uptown Ride is the key piece. Its unlathed surface gives strong stick definition and very little sustain: the pattern stays clear without filling the room. The 12" New Beat hi-hats keep a solid chick, and the 14" Fast Crash opens at once and then falls quiet.
Specifications
| Hi-hats | 12" New Beat, pair |
|---|---|
| Crash | 14" Fast Crash, thin |
| Ride | 18" Uptown Ride, medium weight |
| Finish | Traditional |
| Series | A Zildjian |
| Number of cymbals | 4 |
What it's for
- Apartment or bedroom drum kits
- A compact kit for cafés, restaurants or small stages
- Travel kits and street drumming
Compared with other manufacturers
Few makers publish a compact set; here are pieces in the same sizes from them:
| Manufacturer | Model | Size | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | A City Pack | 12", 14" and 18" | Compact, attenuated sound |
| Dream | Bliss Hi-Hat | 12" | Dark wash, consistent chick |
| Sabian | XSR Fast Crash | 14" | Response of a thin, power of a medium |
| Sabian | B8X Crash Ride | 18" | Crash plus articulate ride |
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the City Pack for?
- For small kits and compact setups: apartments, cafés, street drummers, travel kits. Zildjian designed it for exactly those situations.
- Is the City Pack quieter?
- Yes, thanks to its sizes: Zildjian points out that a smaller cymbal plays softer. It is not a silent set, though; these are bronze cymbals that sound like the real thing.
- Is an 18" ride big enough?
- For a small kit, yes. The 18" Uptown Ride makes up for its size with an unlathed surface: strong definition, minimal sustain, ideal in a small room.
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