Zildjian A Custom Cymbal Pack (14" Hi-Hats, 16" and 18" Crashes, 20" Ride)
The Zildjian A Custom Cymbal Pack is a set of four matched models in a brilliant finish: a pair of 14" hi-hats, 16" and 18" crashes and a 20" ride. It outfits a full kit in one go with cymbals designed to sound together, instead of piecing it up from cymbals bought one at a time.
What sets it apart
- Four models: 14" hi-hats, 16" and 18" crashes, 20" ride
- Every piece in the same brilliant finish
- Thin crashes that speak very quickly
- Medium weight ride, glassy and clear under the stick
What is in the box
- A Custom 14" hi-hats: medium thin top, medium bottom; light, crisp and very colourful sound
- A Custom 16" crash, thin weight: the livelier of the two
- A Custom 18" crash, thin weight: wider and longer
- A Custom Medium 20" ride, medium weight: glassy sound and clear definition
Why a matched set
Buying cymbals one by one often ends in a mix of colours: a dark crash next to a bright ride, a hi-hat that sounds older than everything else. Here, all four come from the same line and share the same finish. The two crashes answer each other: the 16" for quick accents on one side of the kit, the 18" for phrase endings on the other.
The Medium 20" ride completes the set with clear definition that keeps your pattern readable above the crashes.
Specifications
| Hi-hats | 14", pair |
|---|---|
| Crashes | 16" and 18", thin |
| Ride | 20", medium weight |
| Finish | Brilliant |
| Series | A Custom |
| Number of models | 4 |
What it's for
- A first complete kit of professional cymbals
- Replacing an entry-level set in one move
- Studio and stage, pop, rock and gospel
Compared with other manufacturers
Other makers also offer a four-model set with two crashes:
| Manufacturer | Set | Pieces | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | A Custom Cymbal Pack | 14", 16", 18", 20" | Brilliant finish, glassy sound |
| Sabian | AAX Promotional Set | 14", 16", 18", 21" | Set tested piece by piece |
| Sabian | XSR Performance Set with 18" | 14", 16", 18", 20" | Fast crashes |
| Dream | Ignition Pack 4-Piece | 14", 16", 18", 20" | Hand-hammered B20 bronze |
Frequently asked questions
- Are cymbal packs worth it?
- Yes, if the pieces match your needs. Here the sizes are the most common on a full kit, and buying them together keeps the colours consistent.
- Who is the A Custom pack for?
- For the drummer who likes a bright, modern sound, in the studio and on stage, and who wants a complete set from one line rather than building a kit piece by piece.
- A Custom or K: what is the difference?
- According to Zildjian, A Customs get symmetrical hammering for a high, bright sound; K cymbals get random hammering that darkens the tone. Two opposite directions.
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