Zildjian A Custom 14" Hi-Hat Cymbal Pair
The A Custom 14" is a light, crisp pair of hi-hat cymbals with a delicate stick sound and a clean chick. It suits the drummer who plays with dynamics: in the studio, in an acoustic band or anywhere a heavy hi-hat would flatten everything else.
What sets it apart
- Complete pair: medium thin top, medium bottom
- Light, crisp, subtle and very colourful sound
- Clean foot chick
- The brilliant finish characteristic of A Customs
Made for dynamics
Zildjian describes this hi-hat as light, crisp and subtle. The medium thin top answers the lightest touch, the medium bottom closes the pair without heaviness. On the Sound Lab, the ratings sit mid-scale (brightness 5, definition 5, sustain 4): a balanced sound that sits under the vocal instead of covering it.
What A Customs are made of
Like all Zildjian cast cymbals, they use the house alloy: 80% copper and 20% tin, plus traces of silver. Their hammering is symmetrical and computer controlled, which ensures a consistent sound from one pair to the next.
Specifications
| Diameter | 14" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Medium thin top, medium bottom |
| Contents | Pair (top and bottom) |
| Finish | Brilliant |
| Series | A Custom |
| Brightness | 5/10 |
| Dryness | 4/10 |
| Definition | 5/10 |
| Sustain | 4/10 |
What it's for
- Studio sessions
- Acoustic music, soft pop and modern jazz
- Stages where the hi-hat must stay discreet under the vocal
Compared with other manufacturers
These 14" hi-hats from other makers also focus on sensitivity:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | A Custom HiHats | 14" | Light, delicate, colourful |
| Sabian | HHX Evolution Hats | 14" | Touch-sensitive, glassy |
| Paiste | Signature Medium Hi-Hat | 14" | Clean, balanced chick |
| Dream | Bliss Hi-Hats | 14" | Dark warmth |
Frequently asked questions
- Are A Custom hi-hats any good?
- Zildjian aims them at the stage as much as the studio. Their strength is delicacy: a hi-hat that follows your dynamics rather than one built for volume.
- What are A Custom cymbals made of?
- Cast bronze, in Zildjian's secret alloy: 80% copper and 20% tin, plus a trace of silver. Their brilliant finish sets them apart at first glance.
- A Custom or K?
- A Customs are hammered symmetrically: a brighter, more consistent sound. Ks are hammered randomly, which darkens the sound. For a clear, colourful hi-hat, A Custom; for a darker sound, K.
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