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Zildjian A Custom EFX - 14"

By Joseph "Stix" Davis - 9/26/20

The Zildjian A Custom EFX cymbal has several laser cut holes to produce a quick and dry trashy sound.

 

Price

Prices listed are an average from several different online stores.

New: $205

Used: $160

 

Specifications

 

Size: 14"

Finish: Brilliant

Pitch: Medium

Sustain: Short

Volume: General

Sound: Bright / Mid

Weight: Paper Thin

Full specs can be found on the Zildjian website - https://zildjian.com/a-custom-efx.html

 

Sound Test

For this demonstration, I'm using my Audix Fusion Series microphones with no EQ, compression, reverb, or processing of any kind. I start with a close up of the cymbal, followed by a hit of the cymbal with each other cymbal. I then play the whole kit in a few different styles.

Final Thoughts

 

I picked this cymbal to complement my 10" splash and 18" China cymbals. It's a bigger sound than the splash, and is certainly trashy by comparison, but not nearly as loud or harsh as the China. It's a unique sounding cymbal that I probably won't touch much playing country, but definitely will for metal.