A Custom 16" Fast Crash
Group: Crashes
Type: Fast Crash
Size: 16 Inch
Series: A Custom
Weight: 858g (2022 Serial Number), 873g, 953g (2004 Serial Number), 976g, 1005g
Median Weight: 953g (n=5)
Years of production: 2002 - Present
Sound file: A Custom 16" Fast Crash
A Custom 16" Fast Crash
A Custom 16" Fast Crash
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: It's very lightweight, and has a small bell, so the fact that it sounded so smooth and faded out so quickly wasn't surprising. It doesn't require much of a hit to get a response, and it speaks with a high pitch. This would go well for small settings, and I think it would pair well with a ride on the thin-ish side. I think heavy-handed drummers should move on, as this little one could easily be over-worked, and result in breakage. (that is, unless it was used sparingly, as an "accent" sort of crash. But please, please, please hold back a little!)
Review written by Bluejacketsfan
Review: "These A Custom models are very aptly named. Their quick decay makes them great for punching accents in close succession. I love to use double crashes at the end of phrases, and these are perfect for that. The range of voices goes from high and fiery in the 14" to lower and smoldering in the 18".When I hit each size, in order, the pitches seemed to go down in whole steps.
As with the rides, the hammering on the Fast crashes is very subtle. The profile of the cymbals is rather flat, which probably promotes the quick decay. The bells on all but the 18" are small but still satisfying to hit. The Fast crashes responded quickly when struck with mallets. The highs were still there, but there was lots of warmth as well.
Gregg Stein of Zildjian was kind enough to supply a “standard” A Custom 16" crash for comparison with its Fast sibling. I put the two cymbals side by side and played them with sticks and brushes. The Fast crash had a higher voice and greater definition. The bell was especially more penetrating. The standard crash had a longer sustain, while the Fast crash was true to its name and died away quickly."
Review written by Chap Ostrander ("New Zildjian A Custom Models - Added Punch For The A Team", Modern Drummer, July 2002, p. 43)
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