Difference between revisions of "A Custom 14" Medium Crash"
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'''Review:''' "To begin with, the 14" seems to be suffering from an identity crisis. It thinks it's a hi-hat bottom - and it would probably be a good one. But when hit hard as a crash, it hit a bell-like sound, that I might associate more with a Zildjian ZBT cymbal." <br> | '''Review:''' "To begin with, the 14" seems to be suffering from an identity crisis. It thinks it's a hi-hat bottom - and it would probably be a good one. But when hit hard as a crash, it hit a bell-like sound, that I might associate more with a Zildjian ZBT cymbal." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Robin Tolleson ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian A Custom and K Custom Models - Variations On Several Themes", Modern Drummer, July 2005, p. 30) <br> | + | :Review written by Robin Tolleson ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian A Custom and K Custom Models - Variations On Several Themes", Modern Drummer, July 2005, p. 30) <br> |
'''Review:''' "The A Customs were originally developed by Zildjian with input from Vinnie Colaiuta to add a bright and modern edge to the classic A Zildjian sound. They were a great success, and Zildjian extended the range with seven more crashes. Described as medium weight, they are in fact the heaviest A Customs so far, which means they are louder and higher pitched than previous models, and are more practical for many hard-hitters of today. | '''Review:''' "The A Customs were originally developed by Zildjian with input from Vinnie Colaiuta to add a bright and modern edge to the classic A Zildjian sound. They were a great success, and Zildjian extended the range with seven more crashes. Described as medium weight, they are in fact the heaviest A Customs so far, which means they are louder and higher pitched than previous models, and are more practical for many hard-hitters of today. | ||
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However, there is a potential contradiction here because the original idea for the A Customs was that they were thin cymbals, which harked back to '40s-style A Zildjians. So presumably there's a limit to how heavy Zildjian can make A Customs before they lose their raison d'etre? Luckily, so far as we can judge, this batch doesn't seem to have passed that limit, as they retain a quick response, particularly when they are struck firmly, and unleash plenty of volume with no sign of choking. | However, there is a potential contradiction here because the original idea for the A Customs was that they were thin cymbals, which harked back to '40s-style A Zildjians. So presumably there's a limit to how heavy Zildjian can make A Customs before they lose their raison d'etre? Luckily, so far as we can judge, this batch doesn't seem to have passed that limit, as they retain a quick response, particularly when they are struck firmly, and unleash plenty of volume with no sign of choking. | ||
| − | The heightened pitch is definitely noticeable and the overall impression is of a bright, glassy crash followed by a smooth, medium length decay. | + | The heightened pitch is definitely noticeable and the overall impression is of a bright, glassy crash followed by a smooth, medium length decay. |
| − | Review written by Music Radar Team ("Zildjian Z Custom Series Splash 14" review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/zildjian-z-custom-series-splash-14-26747 MusicRadar.com], December 11, 2007)<br> | + | The smaller cymbals (14" and 15") are quick-responding, and despite the extra weight, the characteristically bright A Custom timbre makes them almost splash-like." |
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| + | :Review written by Music Radar Team ("Zildjian Z Custom Series Splash 14" review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/zildjian-z-custom-series-splash-14-26747 MusicRadar.com], December 11, 2007)<br> | ||
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Latest revision as of 05:16, 14 December 2025
Group: Crashes
Type: Medium Crash
Size: 14 Inch
Series: A Custom
Weight: 871g
Years of production: 2005 -
Sound file: A Custom 14" Medium Crash
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "To begin with, the 14" seems to be suffering from an identity crisis. It thinks it's a hi-hat bottom - and it would probably be a good one. But when hit hard as a crash, it hit a bell-like sound, that I might associate more with a Zildjian ZBT cymbal."
- Review written by Robin Tolleson ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian A Custom and K Custom Models - Variations On Several Themes", Modern Drummer, July 2005, p. 30)
Review: "The A Customs were originally developed by Zildjian with input from Vinnie Colaiuta to add a bright and modern edge to the classic A Zildjian sound. They were a great success, and Zildjian extended the range with seven more crashes. Described as medium weight, they are in fact the heaviest A Customs so far, which means they are louder and higher pitched than previous models, and are more practical for many hard-hitters of today.
However, there is a potential contradiction here because the original idea for the A Customs was that they were thin cymbals, which harked back to '40s-style A Zildjians. So presumably there's a limit to how heavy Zildjian can make A Customs before they lose their raison d'etre? Luckily, so far as we can judge, this batch doesn't seem to have passed that limit, as they retain a quick response, particularly when they are struck firmly, and unleash plenty of volume with no sign of choking.
The heightened pitch is definitely noticeable and the overall impression is of a bright, glassy crash followed by a smooth, medium length decay.
The smaller cymbals (14" and 15") are quick-responding, and despite the extra weight, the characteristically bright A Custom timbre makes them almost splash-like."
- Review written by Music Radar Team ("Zildjian Z Custom Series Splash 14" review", MusicRadar.com, December 11, 2007)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
