Zildjian A Medium Thin Crash 19" Crash Cymbal
The A Medium Thin Crash 19" is a large crash cymbal, darker and longer than the common sizes. It is for the drummer who wants an accent that spreads out, or a crash wide enough to carry a light pattern now and then.
What sets it apart
- Large 19" diameter for a fuller sound
- Sustain of 8 out of 10 according to Zildjian
- Darker than the line's 16" to 18" sizes (brightness 5)
- Medium thin weight that keeps a direct response
A crash you can also skim
At 19", the crash spreads more and responds a little more slowly, as Zildjian expects of any large diameter. That relative slowness becomes an asset: played with the tip of the stick near the edge, it produces a sustained wash that can carry a quiet verse before exploding on the chorus.
Zildjian still classes it as a crash. For a true ride role, the brand offers models designed for that.
Specifications
| Diameter | 19" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Medium thin |
| Series | A Zildjian |
| Brightness | 5/10 |
| Dryness | 3/10 |
| Definition | 7/10 |
| Sustain | 8/10 |
What it's for
- Big crash for choruses and song endings
- Rock and pop in large rooms
- Lower second crash next to a 16" or 17"
Compared with other manufacturers
Other makers offer a 19" crash:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | A Medium Thin Crash | 19" | Full, long sustain |
| Sabian | HHX X-Plosion Crash | 19" | Dark and explosive |
| Paiste | 2002 Crash | 19" | Classic rock crash |
| Dream | Energy Crash | 19" | Instant response |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you play a ride pattern on a crash?
- Yes, now and then, especially on a large crash like this one. The sound stays washier than a real ride: useful for a soft verse, less so for a tight pattern that has to stay precise.
- What is the best Zildjian cymbal line?
- It depends on the sound you want. The A series is bright and versatile, from thin to extra heavy. A Custom adds a brilliant finish and a glassier sound prized in the studio. The K series, randomly hammered, sounds darker.
- 18" or 19" crash?
- The 19" is darker (5 against 6 on the Sound Lab) and sustains longer (8 against 7). Choose the 18" for a versatile main crash, the 19" for more spread.
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