Difference between revisions of "A Custom 16" Medium Crash"
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'''Size:''' 16 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 16 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[A Custom|A Custom]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[A Custom|A Custom]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' | + | '''Weight:''' 1162g, 1209g, 1243g, 1252g, 1268g, 1292g <br> |
| + | '''Median Weight:''' 1248g (n=6)<br> | ||
'''Years of production:''' 2005 - Present<br> | '''Years of production:''' 2005 - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/Kuvz85p2W8o?feature=shared A Custom 16" Medium Crash] <br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/Kuvz85p2W8o?feature=shared A Custom 16" Medium Crash] <br> | ||
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'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Medium Crash#A Custom|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Medium Crash#A Custom|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review:''' "If I were putting together a versatile fusion kit, I might use the 16" and 18" A Custom mediums for my for my mid- to low- sustained crashes." <br> | '''Review:''' "If I were putting together a versatile fusion kit, I might use the 16" and 18" A Custom mediums for my for my mid- to low- sustained crashes." <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> | ||
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| + | '''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. | ||
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| + | The heightened pitch is definitely noticeable and the overall impression is of a bright, glassy crash followed by a smooth, medium length decay. | ||
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| + | We particularly liked the 16" and 17" crashes, as they retained the speed of response while giving more volume. These are real, full-bodied crashes, but they never lose their clarity. For the crashes above this size, the extra weight starts to make more of an impression." | ||
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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> | ||
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'''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: 16 Inch
Series: A Custom
Weight: 1162g, 1209g, 1243g, 1252g, 1268g, 1292g
Median Weight: 1248g (n=6)
Years of production: 2005 - Present
Sound file: A Custom 16" Medium Crash
A Custom 16" Medium Crash
A Custom 16" Medium Crash
A Custom 16" Medium Crash vs. K Zildjian 16" Crash
A Custom 16" Medium Crash
A Custom 16" Medium Crash
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "If I were putting together a versatile fusion kit, I might use the 16" and 18" A Custom mediums for my for my mid- to low- sustained crashes."
- 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.
We particularly liked the 16" and 17" crashes, as they retained the speed of response while giving more volume. These are real, full-bodied crashes, but they never lose their clarity. For the crashes above this size, the extra weight starts to make more of an impression."
- 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:
