Z Custom 16" Rock Crash

Group: Crash
Type: Rock Crash
Size: 16 Inch
Series: Z Custom
Weight: 1284g (2002 Serial Number), 1296g, 1318g (2001 Serial Number), 1361g (2001 Serial Number), 1362g (2006 Serial Number), 1380g, 1388g (2001 Serial Number)
Median Weight: 1361g (n=7)
Years of production: 1993 - 2009
Sound file: Z Custom 16" Rock Crash
Z Custom 16" Rock Crash
Z Custom 16" Rock Crash
Z Custom 16" Rock Crash
Z Custom 16" Rock Crash
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Review: "I wasn't fond of either 16" cymbal; they both seemed too thick and heavy in relation to their small diameter. A thick crash cymbal seems to need a greater diameter in order to really open up. The 16" Z Customs certainly did explode when hit, and they were loud—but they didn't seem to fully develop before they were gone. Of course, this is another of those characteristics that could be perceived as an asset by some drummers, depending on their tastes and needs"

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) "The Rock Crashes are similar to the Mediums, with the main difference being that they possess a higher fundamental pitch. The bell on the 16" is of proportionate size to the 18", and they are both killers. The weight of these cymbals allows you to think of riding on them as well."

Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, February 2001, p. 49)

Review: The Z Custom Rock Crashes are really explosive and loud. They're also bright, the 16" size especially. The 18" was ideal - the perfect weight and size to not be overly cutting nor bright. If you're looking for crashes that are a little less than what the Rocks have to offer, I recommend the Medium Crash model in this line.

Used as rides, stick definition was decent, especially the 18". I used this size in a blues band, its volume and wash were nice for that setting.

Review written by Bluejacketsfan

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