Zildjian ORIENTAL 20" CRASH OF DOOM

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Born from a request as simple as it was demanding, the FX Oriental 20" Crash of Doom fits within the spirit of "found" cymbals that mark a drummer's life. Following the challenge posed by Dennis Chambers, who wanted to recapture the trash sound of a cymbal discovered during a trip to China, Zildjian's R&D team developed an FX crash with a deliberately untamable temperament. It belongs to the Zildjian Oriental FX family, a line designed as a creative complement to more classic crashes and rides: here, neutrality is not sought, but an immediately recognizable signature, crafted for effects, accents, and textures.

Who This Cymbal Is For

The Zildjian FX Oriental 20" Crash of Doom is aimed at intermediate to professional drummers who want to add a true color to their set without falling into gimmickry. It excels whenever stepping outside the box is needed: verse breaks, chorus accents, stops, unisons, atmospheric bridges, or even stacking with a more classic crash. Style-wise, it is particularly comfortable in funk and fusion (for sharp and "dirty" accents), modern rock (for massive impact), metal and alternative (for abrasive texture), as well as in film music and production (for its clear attacks and quick decay that fit easily).

Technical specifications

Serie	FX	Sound	shiny, medium
Category	crash	Thickness	thin
Cymbal diameter	20 "	Hammering	No
Material	bronze	Finishing	Traditional