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| − | '''Introduction:''' 1991 <br> | + | '''Introduction:''' 1991<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> <font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> |
| − | '''Background:''' | + | '''Background:''' Developed with Vinnie Colauita, for a cymbal that was thin, with a spread of a larger one. It would be reminiscent of an old A Zildjian, but with a contemporary feel.<font color=blue><sup>3</sup></font color=blue><br> |
'''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | '''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | ||
'''Quality:''' Professional<br> | '''Quality:''' Professional<br> | ||
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*'''[[Zildjian Flat Top Ride|Flat Top Ride]] - [[A Custom 20" Flat Top Ride|20"]] | *'''[[Zildjian Flat Top Ride|Flat Top Ride]] - [[A Custom 20" Flat Top Ride|20"]] | ||
* '''[[Zildjian Medium Ride|Medium Ride]] - [[A Custom 20" Medium Ride|20"]] [[A Custom 21" Medium Ride|21"]] [[A Custom 22" Medium Ride|22"]] | * '''[[Zildjian Medium Ride|Medium Ride]] - [[A Custom 20" Medium Ride|20"]] [[A Custom 21" Medium Ride|21"]] [[A Custom 22" Medium Ride|22"]] | ||
| − | * '''[[Zildjian Medium Thin Ride|Medium Thin Ride]] - [[A Custom 21" Medium Thin Ride|21"]] [[A Custom 23" Medium Thin Ride|23"]] | + | * '''[[Zildjian Medium Thin Ride|Medium Thin Ride "20th / 25th Anniversary Ride"]] - [[A Custom 21" Medium Thin Ride|21"]] [[A Custom 23" Medium Thin Ride|23"]] |
* '''[[Zildjian Ping Ride|Ping Ride]] - [[A Custom 20" Ping Ride|20"]] [[A Custom 22" Ping Ride|22"]] | * '''[[Zildjian Ping Ride|Ping Ride]] - [[A Custom 20" Ping Ride|20"]] [[A Custom 22" Ping Ride|22"]] | ||
* '''[[Zildjian Projection Ride|Projection Ride]] - [[A Custom 20" Projection Ride|20"]] [[A Custom 21" Projection Ride|21"]] | * '''[[Zildjian Projection Ride|Projection Ride]] - [[A Custom 20" Projection Ride|20"]] [[A Custom 21" Projection Ride|21"]] | ||
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*''' [[Zildjian Rezo Hi-Hat|Rezo Hi-Hat]] - [[A Custom 14" Rezo Hi-Hat|14"]] [[A Custom 15" Rezo Hi-Hat|15"]] | *''' [[Zildjian Rezo Hi-Hat|Rezo Hi-Hat]] - [[A Custom 14" Rezo Hi-Hat|14"]] [[A Custom 15" Rezo Hi-Hat|15"]] | ||
| − | ==== | + | ==== Splashes ==== |
* '''[[Zildjian Rezo Splash|Rezo Splash]] - [[A Custom 10" Rezo Splash|10"]] [[A Custom 12" Rezo Splash|12"]] | * '''[[Zildjian Rezo Splash|Rezo Splash]] - [[A Custom 10" Rezo Splash|10"]] [[A Custom 12" Rezo Splash|12"]] | ||
* '''[[Zildjian Splash|Splash]] - [[A Custom 6" Splash|6"]] [[A Custom 8" Splash|8"]] [[A Custom 10" Splash|10"]] [[A Custom 12" Splash|12"]] | * '''[[Zildjian Splash|Splash]] - [[A Custom 6" Splash|6"]] [[A Custom 8" Splash|8"]] [[A Custom 10" Splash|10"]] [[A Custom 12" Splash|12"]] | ||
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==== Effects ==== | ==== Effects ==== | ||
*''' [[Zildjian EFX|EFX]] - [[A Custom 10" EFX|10"]] [[A Custom 14" EFX|14"]] [[A Custom 16" EFX|16"]] [[A Custom 18" EFX|18"]] [[A Custom 20" EFX|20"]] | *''' [[Zildjian EFX|EFX]] - [[A Custom 10" EFX|10"]] [[A Custom 14" EFX|14"]] [[A Custom 16" EFX|16"]] [[A Custom 18" EFX|18"]] [[A Custom 20" EFX|20"]] | ||
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| + | ==== Band ==== | ||
| + | *'''[[Zildjian Z-MAC|Z-MAC]] - [[A Custom 14" Z-MAC|14"]] [[A Custom 16"|16"]] [[A Custom 18" Z-MAC|18"]] [[A Custom 20" Z-MAC|20"]] [[A Custom 22" Z-Mac|22"]] | ||
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Return to the '''[[Zildjian Types and Models|Zildjian Types and Models Portal]]<br> | Return to the '''[[Zildjian Types and Models|Zildjian Types and Models Portal]]<br> | ||
Return to the '''[[Avedis Zildjian|Avedis Zildjian Portal]] | Return to the '''[[Avedis Zildjian|Avedis Zildjian Portal]] | ||
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| + | Sources:<br> | ||
| + | <font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> 1991 Zildjian catalog<br> | ||
| + | <font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> The Cymbal Book (Hugo Pinksterboer)<br> | ||
| + | <font color=blue><sup>3</sup></font color=blue> 1991 A Custom ad (Vinnie Colauita)<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 11:54, 22 October 2025
Introduction: 19911 2
Background: Developed with Vinnie Colauita, for a cymbal that was thin, with a spread of a larger one. It would be reminiscent of an old A Zildjian, but with a contemporary feel.3
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
Production: Rotary hammering and brilliant finish
Company Description: Recognized by their striking brilliant finish, A Custom cymbals feature unique tonal grooves and lower profiles. Together, these attributes produce a smoother, glassier and brighter sounding cymbal with more give when struck. It is these qualities that have made the sound of A Customs particularly sought after in the studio. According to promotional material, the A Custom series isn't as bright as the A Zildjian series, but not as dark as the K Zildjians.
Series Features-
- Selective - Concentrates on an exclusive range of sounds drawn from the A Zildjian palette.
- Distinctive - Radical new rotary hammering techniques, exclusive to Zildjian, and special thin weights create a sophisticated sound quality reminiscent of cymbals from the forties and fifties.
- Modern - Enables contemporary drummers to add classic A sounds to today's music.
- Unique - Every cymbal is individually cast and rolled from the secret Zildjian alloy, creating instruments that each have a distinct voice and character.
Watch Series Promo Video (ca. 2001) Here
Rides
- Flat Top Ride - 20"
- Medium Ride - 20" 21" 22"
- Medium Thin Ride "20th / 25th Anniversary Ride" - 21" 23"
- Ping Ride - 20" 22"
- Projection Ride - 20" 21"
- Rezo Ride - 21"
- Ride - 20" 22"
- Sizzle Ride - 20"
Crashes
- Crash - 14" 15" 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
- Fast Crash - 14" 15" 16" 17" 18"
- Medium Crash - 14" 15" 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
- Projection Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
- Rezo Crash - 15" 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
Hi-Hats
- Hi-Hat - 13" 14"
- Mastersound Hi-Hat - 12" 13" 14" 15"
- Projection Hi-Hat - 13" 14"
- Rezo Hi-Hat - 14" 15"
Splashes
Chinas
Effects
Band
Return to the Zildjian Series Portal
Return to the Zildjian Types and Models Portal
Return to the Avedis Zildjian Portal
Sources:
1 1991 Zildjian catalog
2 The Cymbal Book (Hugo Pinksterboer)
3 1991 A Custom ad (Vinnie Colauita)
