Featuring a brilliant finish and new 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. They offer a quick response and a clean attack.
A sophisticated expression of the classic Avedis Zildjian tones. They have lighter weights and a radically innovative hammering pattern. Developed in collaboration with drum icon Vinnie Colaiuta in 1992, this series features fine groove hammering that lets you add the classic Zildjian sound to modern music. This series is specially designed and crafted for today’s 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, as it requires extensive reworking and annealing due to its naturally fragile state, but Zildjian has used 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 heating, rolling, shaping, hammering, and lathing techniques unique to each cymbal model. These cast bronze cymbals produce a rich, full-bodied sound that improves over time. They also offer greater projection, clarity, and durability than any other cymbals.

About Zildjian

Zildjian is undoubtedly a legendary brand in cymbal manufacturing, crafting cymbals since 1623.
Their cymbals are featured on the world’s biggest tours, from jazz to metal, as well as in the finest orchestras worldwide and, of course, on thousands of iconic recordings.
Zildjian cymbals have a secret, ancient alloy combined with expert craftsmanship by the best “handmakers,” making these cymbals true treasures.

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