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Zildjian A Custom Projection Crash Cymbal - 16"

By Joseph "Stix" Davis - 3/22/19

If you're looking for a cymbal with power, body, a strong cutting sound, with a bright tone, and a brilliant finish to top it all off, the Zildjian A Custom Projection Cymbal fits that bill perfectly.

 

Price

Prices listed are an average from several different online stores.

New: $240

Used: $140

 

Specifications

 

Size: 16"

Finish: Brilliant

Pitch: Medium / High

Sustain: Medium

Volume: Project

Sound: Bright / Mid

Weight: Medium Thin

 

Full specs can be found on the Zildjian website - https://zildjian.com/cymbals/a-custom-projection-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. Finally, I demonstrate the bell at the end for a few hits.

Final Thoughts

 

This is my middle-ground cymbal. Usually, this is the smallest crash cymbal that I'll ride on, and the biggest crash cymbal I'll use for accents. I have an 18" crash cymbal that I use almost exclusively for riding, and a 15" crash cymbal that I use almost exclusively for accents. This cymbal is versatile to cover both riding, and accents, and allows me to change up my sound in both areas. The bell is small, and doesn't produce much sound. That isn't a concern to me, since I only strike the bells of ride cymbals.