Z Custom 20" Projection Crash
Group: Crash
Type: Projection Crash
Size: 20 Inch
Series: Z Custom
Weight: ?g
Years of production: 2005* - 2008
Sound file: unknown
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Review: "Like the 14" splash, the 20" Projection crash has large hammer marks fanning out from the bell. But what really catches the eye is how huge the bell on this cymbal is. Measuring 6½" in diameter, it is the largest on any Zildjian crash.
According to Zildjian, the formidable-looking cymbal is the loudest crash they make. As far as I'm concerned, it lived up to expectations, with some interesting surprises. When struck, this cymbal seemingly explodes from out of nowhere with unexpected volume, a long initial sound, vivid but focused harmonics, and a long, gradual decay. It cut through everything, with a bright, clean sound (as opposed to the way a thinner crash covers with wash.)
The Projection crash is heavy for a crash model. I needed to bring out the 2Bs to really get behind it the way I wanted to. Its size and mass made it feel somewhat like a heavy ride cymbal - which brings me to some other observations. The fact is, this cymbal has a lot to offer beyond its big crash sound.
First, a 6½"-diameter bell on a cymbal is just begging to be hit, and this one totally delivered when it was. The killer bell produced an isolated, penetrating clang that was completely usuable as a ride surface. The overall cymbal performed equally well as a ride, with excellent stick definition, a clean, chime-like tone, plenty of volume, and a controllable build-up. In terms of playability as a ride, it actually compared favorably with the ZBT 20" Rock Ride. So with the Z Custom Projection crash, you not only get Zildjian's loudest crash, you also get a heavy ride, and a power bell to boot."
Review written by Martin Patmos ("Product Close-Up - Zildjian ZBT Rock And New Z Custom Models - For Those About To Rock"), Modern Drummer, October 2005, p. 35)
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Source: "New And Notable - How Hard Do You Hit? - Zildjian a Custom Medium Crashes and New Z Custom Models" (Modern Drummer, March 2005, p. 150)
