NAMM 2018 – Zildjian Press Releases

ZILDJIAN DEBUTS THE NEW “CITY PACK” AT WINTER NAMM 2018

The Avedis Zildjian Company is pleased to introduce the new Zildjian City Pack cymbal set at the 2018 Winter NAMM Show. This 4-cymbal set is designed to deliver the legendary Zildjian sound for smaller-sized drum kits and percussion set-ups. The pack features cymbals from the A Zildjian Family including two new cymbals: the 18” A Zildjian Uptown Ride and 12” A Zildjian New Beat HiHats. The City Pack also includes a 14” A Zildjian Fast Crash.

With the growth of smaller kits for use in apartments, small clubs or intimate acoustic settings, we wanted to create a pack that meets these needs and provides a great alternative to over-sized cymbals,” said Victor Filonovich, Cymbal Category Manager for Zildjian.

The 18” A Zildjian Uptown Ride is a smaller-sized Ride that delivers a controlled dry sound with very pronounced stick definition. With its extensive hammering and unlathed top and bottom surface, it creates a tightly defined and colorful sound with minimal overtones and sustain.

The legendary New Beat HiHats are now available in a smaller, 12″ size within the City Pack. Zildjian New Beats are considered the “standard” in the world today with a perfect all-purpose combination of stick and “chick” sound.

The 14” A Zildjian Fast Crash is true to its name, with a smooth, fast decay following an initial strong attack. This thinner weight Crash is bright, full-bodied and musical with a rich powerful sound and little sustain.

ZILDJIAN UNVEILS THE NEW K SWEET COLLECTION AT WINTER NAMM 2018

The Avedis Zildjian Company is pleased to introduce the new K Zildjian Sweet Collection at the 2018 Winter NAMM Show. This extension of the legendary K Family has been crafted to meet the versatile demands of today’s popular music with a new direction of tonal colors that are dark, sweet and responsive.

With the continued success of our A Sweet Rides, we wanted to create a new collection of extremely versatile cymbals within our K Family that are larger in size and thinner that delivers a darker and warmer tonality with more sound frequency,” says Victor Filonovich, Cymbals Category Manager for Zildjian.

The K Sweet Collection compromises 9 models including 16” – 20” Crashes, two larger sized Rides (21” & 23”) and larger-sized HiHats (15” & 16”). The Crashes and HiHats feature unlathed bells for greater tonal spread and additional sound frequencies while the two K Sweet Rides are darker versions of the popular A Zildjian Sweet Rides.

Like all Zildjian cymbals, the new K Sweet Collection is made at the only USA cymbal factory in Norwell, MA.

ZILDJIAN DEBUTS THE UPTOWN RIDE AT WINTER NAMM 2018

The Avedis Zildjian Company is pleased to introduce the new 18” A Zildjian Uptown Ride at the 2018 Winter NAMM Show.

This visually unique cymbal is a smaller-sized Ride that delivers a controlled dry sound with very pronounced stick definition. With its extensive hammering and unlathed top and bottom surface, it creates a tightly defined and colorful sound with minimal overtones and sustain.

The Uptown Ride features a rich and powerful sound that is perfect for smaller-sized drum sets that continue to increase in popularity,” said Victor Filonovich, Cymbals Category Manager for Zildjian.

With its completely unlathed finish, the Uptown Ride also provides a full spectrum of cymbal sounds for the modern electronically influenced music. “This Ride meets the demands of today’s Hip Hop and electronic players as it delivers an acoustic recreation of the Ride beat heard on the most common breakbeat loops,” said Filonovich.

The Uptown Ride is made at the Zildjian USA cymbal factory in Norwell, MA.

ZILDJIAN RE-DESIGNS ITS 5A AND 5B DRUMSTICK MODEL AT WINTER NAMM 2018

The Avedis Zildjian Company is excited to introduce new and improved versions of its popular 5A and 5B drumsticks. Over 30 models have been re-designed from the ground-up to improve their style, durability and response.

All new 5A and 5B models now feature a reduced tip size, increased neck size, longer tapers and an improved balance, response and durability.

Our goal for Zildjian Drumsticks is to appeal to the style-first consumer who demands a great performing stick that allows them to play their best and stand out from the rest,” said Andy Tamulynas, Category Manager for Zildjian & Vic Firth Drumsticks. “With this re-design, we focused on both the physical attributes as well as the overall appearance of the sticks.”

In addition to the physical changes, all 5A and 5B models will feature a new graphic design and stick sleeve that brings a fresh look to the collection.

All Zildjian drumsticks are proudly made in Newport, Maine.

ZILDJIAN LAUNCHES NEW ACCESSORIES FOR 2018

The Avedis Zildjian Company announces the launch of new accessories for drummers at the 2018 Winter NAMM show. Included in the lineup are six new cymbal bags, two new drumstick bags, a premium rolling cymbal case, and a variety of pre-packaged accessories including our Survival Kit which contains the perfect assortment of emergency items every drummer needs at home or at the gig.

The new line of cymbal bags includes the ultimate road bag with the rugged 24” Premium Backpack Cymbal bag (Model # ZCB24GIG). This bag features five graduated cymbal dividers to keep your cymbals safe and a new 16″ expandable HiHat pocket and clutch holder for increased cymbal capacity. For maximum durability, the bag includes military-grade hideaway backpack and shoulder straps and a cymbal protection system composed of rubber built into the inside and outer bottom.

The complete lineup of new Zildjian Accessories include:

Cymbal & Drumstick Bags

SKU

MODEL NAME

UPC

ZCB22R

ZILDJIAN 22″ PREMIUM ROLLING CYMBAL BAG

642388318041

ZCB24GIG

ZILDJIAN 24″ PREMIUM BACKPACK CYMBAL BAG

642388313831

ZCB22PV2

ZILDJIAN 22″ PREMIUM CYMBAL BAG

642388318034

ZCB22GIG

ZILDJIAN 22″DELUXE BACKPACK CYMBAL BAG

642388318027

ZCB24D

ZILDJIAN 24″ DELUXE CYMBAL BAG

642388318058

ZCB22D

ZILDJIAN 22″ DELUXE CYMBAL BAG

642388318010

ZSBD

ZILDJIAN DELUXE DRUMSTICK BAG

642388321539

ZCB20

ZILDJIAN 20″ BASIC CYMBAL BAG

642388318003

ZSB

ZILDJIAN BASIC DRUMSTICK BAG

642388321638

SKU

MODEL NAME

UPC

P0711

CYMBAL BOOM ARM WITH CLAMP

642388321522

P0639

SINGLE CROTALE HOLDER WITH CLAMP

642388321515

TWAX2

ZILDJIAN COMPACT DRUMSTICK WAX

642388321614

ZKEY2

ZILDJIAN COMPACT MULTI-TOOL

642388318171

ZRIVET

ZILDJIAN SIZZLE RIVETS-PACKAGE OF 12

642388321621

ZSK

ZILDJIAN DRUMMER’S SURVIVAL KIT

642388318102

ZFSPK

ZILDJIAN CYMBAL FELT AND SLEEVE 3 PACK

642388318096

ZSLEEVE

ZILDJIAN CYMBAL SLEEVE 3 PACK

642388318119

ZFHC

ZILDJIAN HIHAT CLUTCH FELT 2 PACK

642388318072

ZFHCUP

ZILDJIAN HIHAT CUP FELT 2 PACK

642388318089

 

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