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:''' | + | '''Weight:''' 1492g, 1550g, 1557g (2001 Serial Number), 1640g, 1655g, 1665g, 1688g, 1689g, 1695g, 1696g, 1700g, 1708g (2003 Serial Number), 1710g, 1715g, 1720g, 1720g, 1725g, 1725g, 1738g (2003 Serial Number), 1739g, 1815g (2003 Serial Number)<br> |
| − | '''Median Weight:''' 1700g (n= | + | '''Median Weight:''' 1700g (n=21)<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> | ||
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'''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." <br> | '''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." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Rick Van Horn "Product Close-Up - Zildjian Z Custom Cymbals" (Modern Drummer, Nov. 1994, p. 43)<br> | + | :Review written by Rick Van Horn "Product Close-Up - Zildjian Z Custom Cymbals" (Modern Drummer, Nov. 1994, p. 43)<br> |
'''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.<br> | '''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.<br> | ||
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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."<br> | 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."<br> | ||
| − | Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, February 2001, p. 49)<br> | + | :Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, February 2001, p. 49)<br> |
| − | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Zildjian Travis Barker|Travis Barker]], [[Zildjian Matt Cameron|Matt Cameron]], [[Zildjian Ginger Fish|Ginger Fish]], [[Zildjian Taylor Hawkins|Taylor Hawkins]], [[Zildjian Tommy Lee|Tommy Lee]], [[Zildjian Scott Phillips|Scott Phillips]], [[Zildjian Morgan Rose|Morgan Rose]] | + | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Zildjian Travis Barker|Travis Barker]], [[Zildjian Matt Cameron|Matt Cameron]], [[Zildjian Ginger Fish|Ginger Fish]], [[Zildjian Taylor Hawkins|Taylor Hawkins]], [[Zildjian Tommy Lee|Tommy Lee]], [[Zildjian Scott Phillips|Scott Phillips]], [[Zildjian Morgan Rose|Morgan Rose]], [[Zildjian John Tempesta|John Tempesta]] |
Latest revision as of 00:35, 5 January 2026
Group: Crash
Type: Medium Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Z Custom
Weight: 1492g, 1550g, 1557g (2001 Serial Number), 1640g, 1655g, 1665g, 1688g, 1689g, 1695g, 1696g, 1700g, 1708g (2003 Serial Number), 1710g, 1715g, 1720g, 1720g, 1725g, 1725g, 1738g (2003 Serial Number), 1739g, 1815g (2003 Serial Number)
Median Weight: 1700g (n=21)
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
