Zildjian A Medium Thin Crash 18" Crash Cymbal
The A Medium Thin Crash 18" is an all-purpose crash cymbal, the size many drummers pick as their main crash. It finds the middle ground: lively enough to answer a quick accent, wide enough to fill the end of a phrase.
What sets it apart
- 18" size, the balance between attack and spread
- Medium thin weight that opens up easily
- Strong high end, typical of the Medium Thin line
- Definition of 7 out of 10 and sustain of 7 out of 10 according to Zildjian
What happens before a cymbal makes a sound
Zildjian describes a demanding process. Each cymbal starts as an individual casting, heated and rolled again and again to the right thickness, then quenched in cold water while still red hot. Shaping, hammering and lathing then have to happen quickly, while the alloy is still malleable.
On the A series, hammering is symmetrical and computer controlled: that is what gives this crash its bright character, consistent from one piece to the next.
Specifications
| Diameter | 18" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Medium thin |
| Hammering | Symmetrical |
| Series | A Zildjian |
| Brightness | 6/10 |
| Dryness | 3/10 |
| Definition | 7/10 |
| Sustain | 7/10 |
What it's for
- Main crash for rock, pop, country and worship music
- Recording, when the crash has to spread without masking the vocal
- Basic kit with a single crash
Compared with other manufacturers
These 18" crashes from other makers aim for the same main crash role:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | A Medium Thin Crash | 18" | Balanced, strong high end |
| Sabian | HH Medium Thin Crash | 18" | Power and tone, moderate sustain |
| Paiste | Formula 602 Classic Medium | 18" | Multifunction crash |
| Dream | Energy Crash | 18" | Bursting, fades quickly |
Frequently asked questions
- Why are Zildjian cymbals so expensive?
- Because each cast cymbal goes through a long chain of steps: individual casting, heating, repeated rolling, quenching, then shaping, hammering and lathing while the metal is still malleable. Zildjian says it cannot interrupt this process, even for a special order.
- Is Zildjian a Canadian company?
- No. Zildjian's headquarters are in Norwell, Massachusetts, in the United States.
- How can you identify a genuine Zildjian cymbal?
- Since 1994, Zildjian has laser-engraved its trademark with a lot number specific to each cymbal. That number tells the company when the cymbal was made, by which craftsmen and with which processes.
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