Zildjian A Custom 8" Splash Cymbal
The A Custom 8" Splash is a small, brilliant-finish splash cymbal built to drop a lightning-fast accent between two snare strokes. It opens the instant you touch it, flashes bright and dies away almost immediately, so it punctuates without ever lingering under the music.
What sets it apart
- Brightness rated 9 out of 10 by Zildjian, the highest of the three A Custom splashes
- Very thin weight that answers the lightest touch
- Very short sustain, rated 2 out of 10
- An 8" size that fits even on a crowded kit
What the grooves and low profile change
A Custom splashes stand out for the tonal grooves cut into the metal and a profile lower than a typical splash. According to Zildjian, the combination gives a smoother, glassier, brighter sound, with a cymbal that has more give under the stick. At 8", the effect peaks: the note is high, short, almost crystalline.
An honest trade-off: with definition rated 2 out of 10, this is not a cymbal you play a pattern on. You hit it once, in the right spot, and move on.
Specifications
| Diameter | 8" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Paper thin |
| Finish | Brilliant |
| Series | A Custom |
| Brightness | 9/10 |
| Dryness | 1/10 |
| Definition | 2/10 |
| Sustain | 2/10 |
What it's for
- A quick accent at the end of a snare phrase
- Pop, funk and worship music that calls for a brief splash of colour
- A compact kit where a 10" splash would take too much room
Compared with other manufacturers
At 8", these splashes from other makers also aim for the short accent:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | A Custom Splash | 8" | Very bright, very short |
| Sabian | AAX Splash | 8" | Extra thin, fast and cutting |
| Paiste | 2002 Splash | 8" | Medium weight, full and warm |
| Dream | Bliss Splash | 8" | Hand hammered, quick decay |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a splash cymbal used for?
- For a short, colourful accent where a crash would be too long or too loud. You hit it on the edge for a note that bursts and vanishes in a split second.
- Can you put a splash on top of a crash?
- Yes, it is a common way to build a stacked effect. A very thin 8" like this one works well for it, but the sound becomes drier and shorter: you get an effect, no longer a splash.
- What size splash cymbal should I get?
- According to Zildjian, the smaller the cymbal, the faster it reacts, the sooner it decays and the higher it sounds. The 8" is the liveliest of the three; the 10" is the all-round choice, the 12" has more body.
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