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Zildjian A Custom Crash - 18"

By Joseph "Stix" Davis - 3/29/19

Best described as a warm cymbal, the Zildjian A Custom 18" Crash Cymbal is right in the middle. Not too bright. Not too dark.

 

Price

Prices listed are an average from several different online stores.

New: $280

Used: $170

 

Specifications

 

Size: 18"

Finish: Brilliant

Pitch: Low / Medium

Sustain: Short

Volume: General

Sound: Bright / Mid

Weight: Thin

Full specs can be found on the Zildjian website - https://zildjian.com/cymbals/a-custom-crashes.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 crash cymbal. I then play the whole kit in a few different styles. I also play a beat using the bell of this cymbal.

Final Thoughts

 

This is currently my biggest crash cymbal, and my go-to crash cymbal for riding. It's big, warm, and right in the middle sound-wise. I occasionally use it for accent crashes as well. The bell is big enough to be struck, but it's not nearly as loud as the bell on my ride cymbal. I also set my crashes much higher than my ride, so I can't strike the bell very easily anyway.