Zildjian A Custom Fast Crash 14" Crash Cymbal
The A Custom Fast Crash 14" is a small, brilliant finish crash cymbal, the most sparkling of its family, that dies away almost at once. It is for lightning accents: a burst of colour that appears and vanishes without leaving a trace in the music.
What sets it apart
- Maximum brightness, rated 10 out of 10 by Zildjian
- Extremely short decay
- Bright, airy, very responsive sound
- Brilliant finish of the A Custom line
A flash of colour
The 14" is the smallest A Custom Fast Crash, offered from 14" to 18". On the Sound Lab, it reaches the maximum for brightness (10) and the minimum for sustain (2): an accent that bursts then goes silent. Where an 18" crash would leave a tail, this one punctuates and immediately frees the space for what comes next.
Specifications
| Diameter | 14" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Thin |
| Finish | Brilliant |
| Series | A Custom |
| Brightness | 10/10 |
| Dryness | 2/10 |
| Definition | 2/10 |
| Sustain | 2/10 |
What it's for
- Lightning accents in fills
- Extra crash mounted near the hi-hat
- Pop and funk where the accent must vanish at once
Compared with other manufacturers
At 14", these crashes from other makers also focus on speed:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | A Custom Fast Crash | 14" | Sparkling, very brief |
| Paiste | Signature Fast Crash | 14" | Fades fast, dark shimmer |
| Sabian | AAX X-Plosion Crash | 14" | Explosive, bright attack |
| Dream | Bliss Crash | 14" | Quick accents, soft wash |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a fast crash?
- A crash designed to die away quickly after the attack. At Zildjian, the A Custom Fast Crash is slightly thinner than the A Custom Crash, with an extremely short decay.
- 14" Fast Crash: A Custom or A series?
- Both are very short (sustain 2 on the Sound Lab). The A Custom is one notch brighter (10 against 9) and adds the brilliant finish; the A Fast Crash keeps the more direct character of the A series.
- Can a 14" crash replace a splash?
- Not quite. A splash gives a smaller, drier accent; this 14" crash keeps more colour and body, while fading almost as quickly.
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