Zildjian S Dark 18" China Cymbal
The S Dark China 18" is a thin, low, dark china cymbal whose note drops out quickly. It explodes with trashy tone colours and gives every big accent a raw punctuation, with no tail left behind.
What sets it apart
- Dark, low-pitched china
- Random hammering for extra trash
- Short sustain, drops out quickly
- Made for big hits and accents
Raw energy, quickly gone
A regular china can roar for a long time. This one keeps the roar and cuts the tail: its short sustain dries out fast. Zildjian describes it as built for landing big hits and accents, with extra trash and punctuation.
Lower than most
The S Dark China is lower in pitch than bright chinas, and its random hammering multiplies the gritty overtones. Being thin, it reacts without having to be hit with full force, which makes it as useful for a one-off accent as for a pattern on the china.
Specifications
| Diameter | 18" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Thin |
| Hammering | Random |
| Finish | Proprietary S Dark coating |
| Family | S Family |
What it's for
- Metal, hardcore and heavy rock
- End-of-phrase accents and breakdowns
- An add-on for an S Dark set
Compared with other manufacturers
These 18" chinas from other makers also aim for short, aggressive accents:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | S Dark China | 18" | Low, trashy, short |
| Sabian | Stratus Chinese | 18" | Biting attack, fast decay |
| Sabian | XSR Chinese | 18" | Thin, raw response |
| Paiste | PST 5 China | 18" | Loud, aggressive attack |
Frequently asked questions
- What size china cymbal for metal?
- 18" is a very common size: large enough for a massive accent, small enough to react quickly. It is also the only size offered in the S Dark series.
- China or trash crash?
- A china gives an exotic, very trashy accent, made to snap. A trash crash is a thin crash that adds white noise to the accent. At Zildjian, the S Family offers both.
- When do you play the china?
- For big hits: phrase endings, breakdowns, accents that need to snap. Thanks to its short sustain, this S Dark can also be played as a pattern without drowning the rest of the kit.
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