Difference between revisions of "Z Custom 18" Medium Crash"
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'''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Zildjian Z Custom#Z Custom|Z Custom]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Zildjian Z Custom#Z Custom|Z Custom]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 1492g, 1550g, 1640g, 1655g, 1665g, 1688g, 1696g, 1700g, 1708g (2003 Serial Number), 1710g, 1720g, 1720g, 1725g, 1738g (2003 Serial Number), 1739g <br> | + | '''Weight:''' 1492g, 1550g, 1640g, 1655g, 1665g, 1688g, 1696g, 1700g, 1708g (2003 Serial Number), 1710g, 1720g, 1720g, 1725g, 1738g (2003 Serial Number), 1739g, 1815g (2003 Serial Number)<br> |
| − | '''Median Weight:''' | + | '''Median Weight:''' 1704g (n=16)<br> |
'''Years of production:''' 1993 - 2009 <br> | '''Years of production:''' 1993 - 2009 <br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/tQdLt_QcuVs?si=1rL41jgY603YoGKy Z Custom 18" Medium Crash] <br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/tQdLt_QcuVs?si=1rL41jgY603YoGKy Z Custom 18" Medium Crash] <br> | ||
Revision as of 22:54, 4 August 2025
Group: Crash
Type: Medium Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Z Custom
Weight: 1492g, 1550g, 1640g, 1655g, 1665g, 1688g, 1696g, 1700g, 1708g (2003 Serial Number), 1710g, 1720g, 1720g, 1725g, 1738g (2003 Serial Number), 1739g, 1815g (2003 Serial Number)
Median Weight: 1704g (n=16)
Years of production: 1993 - 2009
Sound file: Z Custom 18" Medium Crash
Z Custom 18" Medium Crash
Z Custom 18" Medium Crash
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "My favorite crashes in both weight categories were the 17" and 18" models. They all responded well with full voices and powerful sustain. Surprisingly, I found that the 18" Medium could be used quite nicely as a "big-finish crash" in a lower-volume situation, played with a 5A stick. It didn't have to be walloped in order for it to sound full; it spoke out quite readily at a medium impact."
Review written by Rick Van Horn "Product Close-Up - Zildjian Z Custom Cymbals" (Modern Drummer, Nov. 1994, p. 43)
Review: (This is for the re-designed (2nd Generation) Z Custom cymbals) "These are very musical crashes. That's not to say that they won't cut through brick walls of surrounding sound. I just enjoy the fact that they sound good while doing so. That sound is full-bodied and rich, with quick, clean response.
The weight of these models could allow them to be used as rides in the right setting. When I played ride patterns on them, they didn't really build up spread underneath. Very satisfying! The bell on the 16" is smaller than you would expect for a crash of that size. Still, the bell sounds on both sizes were clear and cutting."
Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, February 2001, p. 49)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Travis Barker, Matt Cameron, Ginger Fish, Taylor Hawkins, Tommy Lee, Scott Phillips, Morgan Rose, John Tempesta
