Zildjian A0768 20" Classic Orchestral Selection – Medium Heavy (Single)
Powerful, Brilliant, and Built for Large-Scale Orchestral Projection
The Zildjian A0768 20" Classic Orchestral Medium Heavy Single is designed for situations demanding bold projection, shimmering brilliance, and commanding orchestral presence. As the heaviest weight option in the Classic Orchestral line, it offers greater power and a stronger high-end response while maintaining a beautifully balanced blend of overtones and harmonic depth. Its brilliant top and traditional bottom finish ensure both visual elegance and tonal clarity, making it ideal for grand symphonic climaxes and expressive dynamic swells.
Refined Tonal Balance for Professional Performance
Featuring a medium-low profile and large 20" diameter, this cymbal produces a mid-pitched, dark/mid sound with strong projection and a smooth decay. Its enhanced weight gives it a clean, articulate crash with impressive presence, making it a favourite for advanced and professional orchestral percussionists requiring authority without sacrificing musical nuance.
Key Features
- Medium-heavy weight for increased power and bright, cutting high-end
- Brilliant top / traditional bottom finish for clarity and tonal richness
- Strong projection with mid-pitch, dark/mid orchestral character
- Perfect blend of overtones and balanced response for detailed ensemble work
- Suitable for advanced and professional symphonic repertoire
Who Is This For?
- Orchestral percussionists needing a powerful, projecting single hand crash
- Professionals performing in large symphony orchestra environments
- Conservatoire students requiring a high-authority crash for demanding repertoire
- Musicians seeking a brilliant, weighty cymbal with refined control
- Players wanting clarity in climactic passages and strong dynamic shaping
Specifications
- Product-Type: Hand Crash Cymbal
- Size: 20" / 50.8 cm
- Material: B20 Bronze Alloy
- Finish: Brilliant Top / Traditional Bottom
- Weight: Medium Heavy
- Bell Size: Standard
- Profile: Medium-Low
- Sound: Mid-pitch, dark/mid tone with strong projection
- Net Weight: Approx. 2.6 lbs / 1.18 kg
- Pack-weight: Approx. 2.4-2.8 kg
