Zildjian A Thin Crash 18" Crash Cymbal
The A Thin Crash 18" is a thin, lightweight crash cymbal that opens up at the lightest stroke and leaves a broad wash. It suits the drummer who plays small rooms, church or acoustic sets: you get a real crash without having to hit hard.
What sets it apart
- Thin weight for a fast response and generous wash
- Mid to high tonality
- Medium-sized bell that balances attack and sustain
- Lively concentric lathing
What lathing grooves do
The fine grooves you see on the surface are not decoration. According to Zildjian, tonal grooves, cut in the final lathing stage, help sound energy escape the cymbal: the wider and deeper they are, the more the sound opens up; the finer they are, the sweeter it gets. On the Thin Crash, this concentric lathing keeps a mid to high tonality despite the thin body.
At 18", it scores 7 out of 10 for sustain on the Sound Lab scale: enough for an accent to breathe, without covering the next phrase.
Specifications
| Diameter | 18" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Thin |
| Bell | Medium size |
| Series | A Zildjian |
| Brightness | 6/10 |
| Dryness | 3/10 |
| Definition | 7/10 |
| Sustain | 7/10 |
What it's for
- Church, acoustic and jazz settings
- Small room or space where the drums must stay contained
- Main crash for a drummer with a light touch
Compared with other manufacturers
Other makers offer an 18" thin crash:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | A Thin Crash | 18" | Fast, broad wash |
| Sabian | AA Thin Crash | 18" | Bright, stage or studio |
| Paiste | 2002 Thin Crash | 18" | Silvery, breathy |
| Sabian | HH Thin Crash | 18" | Low, dark, warm |
Frequently asked questions
- Thin or medium thin crash?
- Zildjian gives the Medium Thin Crash a stronger high end than the Thin Crash. The thin one speaks faster and produces more wash. Pick the thin for playing softly, the medium thin for cutting through an amplified band.
- Thin crash or fast crash?
- The Fast Crash is about a strong attack followed by a smooth, fast decay. The Thin Crash keeps a balance between attack and sustain: it rings longer after the stroke.
- What makes two cymbals sound different?
- Diameter, weight, profile, bell, hammering and lathing. On two crashes of the same size, weight and grooves alone already change the response a great deal.
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