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Zildjian A Custom Medium Crash - 17"

By Joseph "Stix" Davis - 10/3/20

The heaviest of the A Custom crashes. Heavy, sharp, and cutting.

 

Price

Prices listed are an average from several different online stores.

New: $265

Used: $180

 

Specifications

 

Size: 17"

Finish: Brilliant

Pitch: High

Sustain: Short

Volume: General

Weight: Medium

Full specs can be found on the Zildjian website - https://zildjian.com/a-custom-medium-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 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 fill the gap between my 16" Projection crash and 18" crash. I use it for riding and accents, same as my 16" Projection crash. I have not used it in a live setting.