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Zildjian 18 inch A Custom Crash Cymbal

18" Thin Crash Cymbal with Brilliant Finish
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Natural crash tones with beautiful undertones from Zildjian!

The Zildjian A Custom 18" crash cymbal is the perfect choice when you need a crash that has a natural sound that's not too high and not too low. This cymbal features beautiful warm overtones and speaks very quickly. The A Custom 18" crash cymbal is a thin cymbal finished in a brilliant finish to add a classic look to your kit along with premium sound. Zildjian is a premium cymbal brand with a history running back over 380 years. Add the legacy of Zildjian to your kit with the A Custom 18" crash.

Zildjian A Custom 18" Crash Cymbal at a Glance:
  • A refined version of the classic Zildjian sound
  • Cast bronze cymbals for premium tone and projection
A classic sound, but refined

It's tough to top the unmistakable and reliable sound of A Zildjians for almost any playing situation, but the award-winning A Customs are an irresistible alternative. Developed with the assistance of drumming icon Vinnie Colaiuta, A Customs utilize radical rotary hammering techniques, thin to medium weights and a striking Brilliant finish for a crisp, sweet, sophisticated A Zildjian sound. Not too dark, not too bright - cymbals that are just right for modern music.

Cast bronze cymbals for premium tone and projection

A Customs, like all Zildjian cast bronze cymbals, are individually poured and cast from raw molten metal. Each casting is cooled and sorted by weight for each cymbal model. Castings are then put through a complex sequence of heating, rolling, shaping, hammering, and lathing techniques unique to each cymbal range. Cast bronze cymbals have a rich, full-bodied sound that improves with age. They also have greater projection, clarity, and durability than any other cymbals. Zildjian cast cymbals are made from the Zildjian secret alloy, which is comprised of 80% copper, 20% tin, and traces of silver.

Zildjian A Custom 18" Crash Cymbal Features:
  • Cast bronze crash cymbal
  • Natural, full-bodied overall sound
  • Bright, not too high, not too low
  • Radical rotary hammering technique
  • Category: A Custom Series
  • Type: Crash cymbal
  • Size: 18"
  • Weight: Thin
  • Finish: Brilliant
Natural, bright sound with Zildjian A Custom 18" Crash Cymbals!
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Tech Specs

  • Type: Crash
  • Size: 18"
  • Weight: Thin
  • Material: B20, Cast Bronze
  • Finish: Brilliant
  • Sound: Medium
  • Pitch: Low/Medium
  • Balance: Blend
  • Bell Size: Medium
  • Volume: General
  • Sustain: Long
  • Manufacturer Part Number: A20516

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Rated 5/5

Beautiful & Brilliant

The 18" A Custom Crash, in my opinion, is an essential to any drum kit set-up. Not only does it allow for delicate and nuanced playing, reacting to the slightest touch, but also when you really crash into it, it's big and bright and cuts right through the mix. It's a very well balanced cymbal in this regard and gives it a wide range of applications for all kinds of players.
Music background: Intermediate Drummer
Rated 5/5

Oh yea!

I replaced my old 90's-era Custom Z and medium crashes with Custom A's and Sweet K's. Wow, the new cymbals blow the others away. The difference between my custom A's and Sweet K's are minor relating to tone. If I was forced to pick between, and I mean at the point of duress, I'd select the Custom A's as they have a little brighter tone.
Rated 5/5

My favorite crash to bash

This is a pretty awesome multi tone Cymbal that is light but with mild decay. The wash is really full but exit is quick. So far with owning this for less than a week I have found 5 tones on this one.. yes it is expensive but with the B20 cast this will last and is definitely worth the investment. I use a 2ft paiste rude megabell and 15" paiste 900 highhats and this cymbal sounds great even with loud paiste stuff.
Music background: Drummer who moonlights as a Bass Player.
Rated 5/5

The ultimate utility crash

No matter what crash I try to use as my 'main,' I always come back to this one. Others take notice, too. It just sounds perfect.
Rated 5/5

The bigger the better!

This cymbal gives me the multi-tonal sounds I need for a variety of songs I play. Loud, soft , or gradual swell, no matter what I go for at any moment, I am definitely covered with this bad boy! Looks beautiful on the set too...

Ask any drummer at Sweetwater, and chances are, we'll tell you that Zildjian represents the gold - or rather bronze - standard in cymbal making. Seriously, Avedis Zildjian may have been trying to make gold, but he did even better when he formulated what's arguably the best cymbal material on the planet. We've played virtually every type of Zildjian cymbal out there, and you won't find anyone at Sweetwater who wouldn't happily recommend their instruments to you, plus their sticks and other accessories are also pretty sweet. Whether you're grabbing your first S or ZBT pack or have saved up for the A or K series cymbals you've always wanted, Sweetwater is your source for all things Zildjian.

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