Zildjian Crash 19" A Custom

Featuring a brilliant finish and innovative hammering techniques, these cymbals deliver the classic A Zildjian sound with a contemporary twist. The A Custom cymbals are neither too dark nor too bright, offering a quick response and a clean attack.
A sophisticated expression of the classic Avedis Zildjian tones. They are lighter in weight and feature radically innovative hammering. Developed in collaboration with drumming icon Vinnie Colaiuta in 1992, this series uses fine groove hammering to bring the classic Zildjian sound to today’s music. This series is specially designed and crafted for modern music. Impressively versatile.

The alloy

Known as Zildjian Secret Alloy, this B20 alloy consists of 80% copper and 20% tin. This B20 alloy can be challenging to work with, requiring extensive reworking and annealing due to its naturally fragile state, but Zildjian has been using it for over 400 years.
Like all Zildjian cast bronze cymbals, they are individually poured and molded from raw molten metal. Each casting is cooled and sorted by weight for each cymbal model. Then, the cast pieces undergo a complex sequence of unique heating, rolling, shaping, hammering, and lathe-turning techniques specific to each cymbal model. These cast bronze cymbals produce a rich, full-bodied sound that improves with age. They also offer greater projection, clarity, and durability than any other cymbal.

About Zildjian

Zildjian is undoubtedly a legendary brand in cymbal manufacturing, crafting instruments since 1623.
Their cymbals have been featured on the world’s biggest tours—from jazz to metal—as well as in the finest orchestras and countless iconic recordings.
Zildjian cymbals are made with a secret, ancestral alloy combined with expert craftsmanship by the best handmakers, making these cymbals true masterpieces.

Drummers of the caliber of Dennis Chambers, Steve Gadd, Charlie Watts, and Taylor Hawkins, among many others, trust Zildjian for their tours and recordings.