Difference between revisions of "A Custom 20" Medium Crash"
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'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Medium Crash#A Custom|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Medium Crash#A Custom|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review:''' "It's tempting to ride on the 20" crash, too. And this can be done - in short bursts. But the overtone buildup will prevent any lengthy riding. Leave the 20" crash for that <i>very</i> heavy situation." <br> | '''Review:''' "It's tempting to ride on the 20" crash, too. And this can be done - in short bursts. But the overtone buildup will prevent any lengthy riding. Leave the 20" crash for that <i>very</i> heavy situation." <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. 31)<br> | + | |
| − | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | + | :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. 31)<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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| + | Despite this filling out, the bigger crashes (19" and 20") still responded nimbly. And the 19" was noticeably faster than the 20", which felt more than a mere inch bigger as it had a surprisingly deeper pitch. | ||
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| + | As an added bonus, both the 19" and 20" have big, clean-sounding bells, ideal for riding on. In fact, we thought the 20" made a great all-round ride cymbal as well as a big-hearted crash. Being medium weight it readily falls into that once-popular category of crash-ride." | ||
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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:''' [[Zildjian Raymond Herrera|Raymond Herrera]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:17, 14 December 2025
Group: Crashes
Type: Medium Crash
Size: 20 Inch
Series: A Custom
Weight: 2374g
Years of production: 2005 - 2008
Sound file: unknown
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "It's tempting to ride on the 20" crash, too. And this can be done - in short bursts. But the overtone buildup will prevent any lengthy riding. Leave the 20" crash for that very heavy situation."
- 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. 31)
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.
Despite this filling out, the bigger crashes (19" and 20") still responded nimbly. And the 19" was noticeably faster than the 20", which felt more than a mere inch bigger as it had a surprisingly deeper pitch.
As an added bonus, both the 19" and 20" have big, clean-sounding bells, ideal for riding on. In fact, we thought the 20" made a great all-round ride cymbal as well as a big-hearted crash. Being medium weight it readily falls into that once-popular category of crash-ride."
- 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: Raymond Herrera
