If you want a crash cymbal that punches through the mix, you have found it. With amazing power and body, and a stronger high end than regular crashes, the Zildjian 16″ A Custom Projection Crash has the sonic moxie you’ve been looking for.

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.

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.

Tech Specs

• Type: Crash
• Size: 16″
• Weight: Medium Thin
• Material: B20, Cast Bronze
• Finish: Brilliant
• Sound: Bright/Mid
• Pitch: Mid to High
• Balance: Cut
• Bell Size: Small
• Volume: Project
• Sustain: Medium
• Item Model Number: A20582