A Custom 19" Rezo Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Rezo Crash
Size: 19 Inch
Series: A Custom
Weight: 1786g, 1822g
Years of production: 2008 - ?
Sound file: A Custom 19" Rezo Crash
A Custom 19" Rezo Crash
A Custom 19" Rezo Crash
A Custom 19" Rezo Crash
A Custom 19" Rezo Crash
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Review: "The ReZo line for Zildjian is relatively new, and there are more than a dozen models ranging from a 10″ Splash up to a 21″ Ride. They are beautiful cymbals to look at, and in my opinion, one of the best sounding models they have ever created. The ReZo has a combination of hammering and lathing, but the lathing is spaced with regions of finely lathed and heavily lathed surfaces. The inner portion of the cymbal is thicker than the outer region. In this review, we look at the Zildjian 19″ A Custom ReZo Crash Cymbal to accompany the 20″ ReZo Crash review also published.

The sound is bright, but with a tinge of trashiness that gives it a totally unique sound. The brightness comes from the thicker portion near the center, while the wash comes from the thinner edge."

Review written by John E. Johnson, Jr. ("Zildjian 19″ A Custom ReZo Crash Cymbal",hometheaterhifi.com, November 18, 2010)

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)

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