Difference between revisions of "A Custom 18" Medium Crash"
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'''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[A Custom|A Custom]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[A Custom|A Custom]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' | + | '''Weight:''' 1591g, 1617g, 1672g, 1683g, 1712g, 1712g (2019 Serial Number) <br> |
| + | '''Median Weight:''' 1678g (n=6)<br> | ||
'''Years of production:''' 2005 - Present<br> | '''Years of production:''' 2005 - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/YnMzoi9lVIM?si=QSf1K2L5M2XwiBY4 A Custom 18" Medium Crash] <br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/YnMzoi9lVIM?si=QSf1K2L5M2XwiBY4 A Custom 18" Medium Crash] <br> | ||
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'''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> |
'''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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We found the 18" a little clangy - it seemed to have lost some of the transparency and grace of the 17". I found it to be a similar case for the 19", but this is a relatively big crash, for which you probably leave more space in the music, to allow the full tone to emerge." | We found the 18" a little clangy - it seemed to have lost some of the transparency and grace of the 17". I found it to be a similar case for the 19", but this is a relatively big crash, for which you probably leave more space in the music, to allow the full tone to emerge." | ||
| − | 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> | + | :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:''' [[Art Cruz]], [[Phil Ehart]], [[Justin Foley]], [[Ben Gordon]] |
Latest revision as of 11:36, 17 January 2026
Group: Crashes
Type: Medium Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: A Custom
Weight: 1591g, 1617g, 1672g, 1683g, 1712g, 1712g (2019 Serial Number)
Median Weight: 1678g (n=6)
Years of production: 2005 - Present
Sound file: A Custom 18" Medium Crash
A Custom 18" 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 found the 18" a little clangy - it seemed to have lost some of the transparency and grace of the 17". I found it to be a similar case for the 19", but this is a relatively big crash, for which you probably leave more space in the music, to allow the full tone to emerge."
- 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: Art Cruz, Phil Ehart, Justin Foley, Ben Gordon
