Difference between revisions of "A Custom 18" Rezo 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:''' 1432g (2010 Serial Number), 1483g, 1501g, 1550g, 1560g <br> |
| + | '''Median Weight:''' 1501g (n=5)<br> | ||
'''Years of production:''' 2008 - ?<br> | '''Years of production:''' 2008 - ?<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/L8UzJMKRv_0?feature=shared A Custom 18" Rezo Crash] <br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/L8UzJMKRv_0?feature=shared A Custom 18" Rezo Crash] <br> | ||
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The close-up shows the alternating heavy lathing and fine lathing. The bell has fine lathing lines only, and is not hammered. The body of the cymbal has many rows of moderate depth hammering."<br> | The close-up shows the alternating heavy lathing and fine lathing. The bell has fine lathing lines only, and is not hammered. The body of the cymbal has many rows of moderate depth hammering."<br> | ||
| − | Review written by John E. Johnson, Jr. ("Zildjian 18″ A Custom ReZo Crash Cymbal", hometheaterhifi.com, March 4, 2011) <br> | + | :Review written by John E. Johnson, Jr. ("Zildjian 18″ A Custom ReZo Crash Cymbal", hometheaterhifi.com, March 4, 2011) <br> |
'''Review:''' "As stated earlier, these cymbals react quickly. But unlike other "fast" crashes, they don't sacrifice all of their sustain. So they still have a great presence on stage and in the studio. | '''Review:''' "As stated earlier, these cymbals react quickly. But unlike other "fast" crashes, they don't sacrifice all of their sustain. So they still have a great presence on stage and in the studio. | ||
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The 15" and 16" crashes lent themselves to more of an R&B sound. They were a little quicker, as smaller cymbals usually are, and slightly higher in pitch. But they fit in well with the larger cym- bals when played together. The 20" crash was a beast, in a good way. I could definitely hear this crash being used in a heavier rock or punk settings. In fact, Gil Sharone used a prototype of this crash during part of his last tour with Dillinger Escape Plan."<br> | The 15" and 16" crashes lent themselves to more of an R&B sound. They were a little quicker, as smaller cymbals usually are, and slightly higher in pitch. But they fit in well with the larger cym- bals when played together. The 20" crash was a beast, in a good way. I could definitely hear this crash being used in a heavier rock or punk settings. In fact, Gil Sharone used a prototype of this crash during part of his last tour with Dillinger Escape Plan."<br> | ||
| − | Review written by Anthony Riscica ("Zildjian - A Custom Rezo Crashes", Modern Drummer, March 2009, p. 31) <br> | + | :Review written by Anthony Riscica ("Zildjian - A Custom Rezo Crashes", Modern Drummer, March 2009, p. 31) <br> |
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Latest revision as of 06:21, 12 November 2025
Group: Crashes
Type: Rezo Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: A Custom
Weight: 1432g (2010 Serial Number), 1483g, 1501g, 1550g, 1560g
Median Weight: 1501g (n=5)
Years of production: 2008 - ?
Sound file: A Custom 18" Rezo Crash
A Custom 18" Rezo Crash
A Custom 18" Rezo Crash
A Custom 18" Rezo Crash
A Custom 18" Rezo Crash
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "In my opinion, the A Custom ReZo is one of the best models that Zildjian has ever designed. They have a very distinctive sound because they are thick near the bell and thin near the outer edge, but also because of alternating regions of heavy and fine lathing. Here, we review the 18″ A Custom ReZo Crash Cymbal, which turns out to be my favorite of all the ReZo crashes we have reviewed (19″ and 20″). It has a beautiful high pitched bell-like ring to it that cuts like a razor.
The close-up shows the alternating heavy lathing and fine lathing. The bell has fine lathing lines only, and is not hammered. The body of the cymbal has many rows of moderate depth hammering."
- Review written by John E. Johnson, Jr. ("Zildjian 18″ A Custom ReZo Crash Cymbal", hometheaterhifi.com, March 4, 2011)
Review: "As stated earlier, these cymbals react quickly. But unlike other "fast" crashes, they don't sacrifice all of their sustain. So they still have a great presence on stage and in the studio.
I used the ReZos in a session where the producer wanted a "U2/Coldplay" sound. For this situation, I used the 17" and 18", and they sounded great miked up. They were bright and explosive without covering up my fills. In this setting, I noticed that the ReZos had a little less low end than other A Custom crashes I've played. But I didn't really miss it. The producer was happy too, and that counts for a lot.
I also used the ReZo onstage at Webster Hall, a larger venue in New York City. For this show, I used the 17", 18", and 19" crashes. Again, I was fully satisfied. Not only did they sound and feel great individually, but they were also harmonious when struck together. And because they were so responsive, I didn't feel like I had to smack the logo off of them to get the volume I needed. This defi- nitely helped to keep me more relaxed while onstage.
Another thing I noticed at the gig was that I wasn't killing the other guys' ears onstage, even though there was plenty of volume. This, I believe, was due to the quality of tone these cymbals create. They had a decent sustain, but they didn't overtake the other sounds happening onstage.
The 15" and 16" crashes lent themselves to more of an R&B sound. They were a little quicker, as smaller cymbals usually are, and slightly higher in pitch. But they fit in well with the larger cym- bals when played together. The 20" crash was a beast, in a good way. I could definitely hear this crash being used in a heavier rock or punk settings. In fact, Gil Sharone used a prototype of this crash during part of his last tour with Dillinger Escape Plan."
- Review written by Anthony Riscica ("Zildjian - A Custom Rezo Crashes", Modern Drummer, March 2009, p. 31)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
