China & Effects Cymbals

Forged from the legendary 602 Bronze (CuSn20), offering a complete new wide and dynamic sound dimension, developed in close collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to Vinnie's uncompromising sound concepts for a wide all-round application. Formula 602 Modern Essentials cymbals combine the essence of the Formula 602 Classic Sounds models – transparency and stick definition – with the richness, warmth, darkness and a bit of complexity of the Signature Traditionals series besides providing slightly more pizzazz than its Classic Sounds siblings.

Darker version of the A Custom EFX. Produces a quick, dry, dark, and trashy sound used for accenting and punctuating. Unique laser generated "cut outs" aid in the sudden explosiveness and quick decay. Traditional K finish and thin weight.
K Zildjian cymbals continue to inspire drummers today with their deep, warm, and expressive sounds developed by Kerope Zildjian in 19th Century Turkey. Elaborate hammering and lathing techniques work the Zildjian alloy into versatile cymbals that are dark yet well suited for a wide variety of musical genres from jazz to rock.

What happens when you stack a 12” AAX Aero Splash over a 10” AA Mini Holy China? Holy stack Batman, you get all the volume, trash and cut you can eat in a dynamic burst of concentrated white noise that would make Chad Smith proud. The Aero Splash top is all about high-end cut, and blends musicality with trash very nicely. When you stack it over the Mini Holy China, with its exaggerated profile, the combination delivers blistering white noise, trash and cut. There’s nothing “mini” about the volume this little monster can produce.

This special effects crash cymbal has a unique set of laser generated "cut outs" that allow it to produce a quick, dry and trashy sound used for accenting and punctuating. The brilliant finish makes this "must have" shimmer like any A Custom.
The choice of renowned rock, metal and fusion drummers, A Customs feature a brilliant finish and radical new hammering techniques that deliver a crisp, sweet, sophisticated A Zildjian sound, but with a contemporary feel. A Customs are not too dark and not too bright with a fast response and clean attack.

Designed with Chad Smith, all the volume, trash and cut of the Holy China is now available in a China Splash format. With its exaggerated high profile, single row of holes and raw bell, the 8" AA Mini Holy China cuts better than any other cymbal its size.

Thinner than a cup chime or ice bell, but much thicker than a splash, the 6” AA MAX Chime sounds great on its own or you can mount it upside down on top of other cymbals like Mike does. Crisp, clear and well defined while also fitting in with any melody.

Loud-er effects designed to explode with penetrating sound, this all-new China model features a new, inverted "volcano" bell and extensive hammering, producing a sound that is trashy.
Zildjian's classic sound is embodied by A Zildjian and immortalized in countless recordings by the greatest drummers of all time. Known for their versatility, these bright cymbals range from paper thin and delicate to extra heavy and cutting. Recent adjustments were made to the curvature and weights of many current models to capture the sweet spot of the classic A sound, producing crashes, rides, and hats that reflect today's musical styles.