Zildjian
Zildjian I 18" China Cymbal
Zildjian I 18" china: thin and responsive, with a focused, trashy attack for precise accents.
The I 18" China is a thin china cymbal from the I family, with a focused, trashy attack. It gives the drummer an aggressive, well-aimed accent without the endless roar of some large chinas.
What sets it apart
- Focused, trashy attack, according to Zildjian
- Thin weight, very responsive
- An 18" size, versatile for a china
- Part of Zildjian's I family
A china that hits the mark
A china is known for its upturned edge and dirty, almost torn sound. The I family version goes for focus: the attack stays tight, so you can drop precise accents into a riff rather than drowning the end of the bar.
Its thin weight makes it responsive even at medium volume: you do not need to hit it with all your strength to make it speak.
Specifications
| Diameter | 18" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Thin |
| Family | I |
| Type | China |
What it's for
- Accents in breakdowns and heavy riffs
- A first china for a drummer expanding the kit
- An occasional trashy colour in rock and pop-punk
Compared with other manufacturers
At 18", these chinas from other makers also go for an aggressive accent:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | I China | 18" | Thin, focused attack |
| Sabian | B8X Chinese | 18" | Thin, raw bite |
| Paiste | PST 5 China | 18" | Aggressive attack, shattering sound |
| Paiste | PST 7 China | 18" | Powerful, explosive accents |
| Dream | China | 18" | Hand hammered, rapid decay |
Frequently asked questions
- Is a china cymbal a kind of crash?
- It is close in use, since you hit it for an accent, but not in sound. Its upturned edge gives a dirty, aggressive tone, very different from the burst of a crash.
- Is the I China good for breakdowns?
- Yes: its focused attack lets you mark every accent of a breakdown without the sound turning to mush between hits.
- Are Zildjian I family cymbals good?
- Zildjian presents them as the family for going beyond the basics: expressive sounds, with contemporary weights and sizes, hammered and heavily lathed.
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