Zildjian Review: A Custom 17" and 18" Crash

History:

Purchase: First of all im from Switzerland, and 14; so my english isn't the best... We went to New York and I was looking for 2 new Crash. I went to the Sam Ash music store. First I tested some AAX Sabian Cymbals wich I didn't like that much... Then a guy that worked there asked me what kind of music I play. I told him, harder stuff, like Heavy Metal. He said "yeah, I play the same kins of music and I love the Zildjian A-Custom Crash!" so he showed me a 17" inch model. He told me to hit them hard so the full sound comes out of it. Just one hit an I was in love with that goodlooking piece of metal! So I asked him if he had a 18" too. Thank god he said yes. I was not really sure if I should spend so much money for my hobbie in one day. Then the vender said I should play some drums to free my mind. After 5 minutes of playing, it was clear for me that I 'have' to buy those crashs, to tell you one reason here in switzerland they cost more then the double of the price in America (god bless you guys @ sam ash).

What I Like About This Zildjian A Custom 17" and 18" Crash: 17" - Nice brilliant and bright sound with a very nice decay no disturbing over tones in it. 18" - Almost the same but its less exploding. Has a pretty large bell. Very nice to ride on it! Overall they sound very warm, but still you clearly hear them out of the rest!

What I Do NOT Like About The Zildjian A Custom 17" and 18" Crash: Not much; they're both fantastic cymbals!

Zildjian A Custom 17" and 18" Crash Quality Rating: Very thin but they dont feel like the would brake very fast. (I don't want to test that :p) The Bell of the 17" Is not very big but the one of the 18" is logicaly 1" bigger. If u put them on a flat table or what ever they "lay on it perfectly flat" (dont know hot to say that in english)

Review Summary: Great sound and looks, love that brilliant finish on them ;) I would recomend them to every drummer that searches a warm but still cuting crash sound. Worth every penny for me!

Rating of this Zildjian product: 5

This Zildjian A Custom 17" and 18" Crash Drums Percussion Review Submitted By: harddisk_ripper

Review Date: 2004-11-22