A Custom 14" EFX

Group: Crashes
Type: EFX
Size: 14 Inch
Series: A Custom
Weight: 640g, 641g (2024 Serial Number), 642g
Median Weight: 641g
Years of production: 2010 - Present
Sound file: A Custom 14" EFX
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Review: "An unintended side benefit of the apertures cut into the EFXs is the ease with which the cymbals can be picked up and placed on a stand. The first to submit was the 14" A Custom which opened quickly in a bright, aggressive manner. Its sound was recognisably that of a crash cymbal, but one with a distinctly trashy slant.

The main body of sound decayed quickly and suddenly, leaving a quieter residual wash to subside slowly. This was only audible in isolation; in a playing situation it would be, to borrow a phrase, crash'n'go. Listening to the decay I could detect some oscillation, which was, no doubt, a product of the cut-outs."

Review written by Adam Jones ("Zildjian EFX Cymbals review", musicradar.com, April 20, 2010)

Review: "The EFX line is based on the Remix series that was launched in 1999; it uses laser cutouts to interrupt the flow of vibrations, creating a trashy sound. The cymbals in this line are best used as alter- natives to Chinas and crashes, because their trashiness lingers between that of a crash and a China. Already on the market are 16" and 18" A Custom EFX cymbals, but popular demand has spawned the 14" and 20" versions.

The 14" A Custom EFX ($303) had a fast, bright, accented attack with a subtle trashiness. Its paper-thin weight gave it some bite. For a small cymbal, it was very loud, even though the laser-cut holes gated its sustain a bit. The overall sound was more tinny than trashy, and the higher pitch could be a bit too harsh for some drummers but perfect for others."

Review written by David Ciauro ("Zildjian EFX, FX, ZHT, and ZXT Additions", Modern Drummer, September 2010, pp.20-21)

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