Zildjian A Custom 20" Projection Crash Cymbal
The A Custom 20" Projection Crash is a large, brilliant-finish crash cymbal and the longest in its line: Zildjian rates its sustain 10 out of 10. It is the crash you save for chorus endings and big moments, when the accent has to fill the whole room.
What sets it apart
- Sustain rated 10 out of 10, the longest of the Projections
- Definition of 9 out of 10 despite the large diameter
- Medium thin weight, extra power
- Brilliant finish matched to other A Customs
A 20" crash: what for
According to Zildjian, the bigger the cymbal, the louder it plays, the longer it sustains and the lower it sounds, with a slightly slower response. The 20" shows it well: on the Sound Lab scale, its sustain hits the maximum and its definition climbs to 9. The sound spreads long after the hit without losing clarity.
It often goes on the ride side as a second crash, answering a smaller, livelier crash set up on the left.
Specifications
| Diameter | 20" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Medium thin |
| Finish | Brilliant |
| Series | A Custom |
| Brightness | 6/10 |
| Dryness | 2/10 |
| Definition | 9/10 |
| Sustain | 10/10 |
What it's for
- Second crash, for phrase endings and choruses
- Large rooms or outdoor stages
- Amplified rock and pop where the accent has to last
Compared with other manufacturers
At 20", these powerful crashes from other makers play the same role:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | A Custom Projection Crash | 20" | Maximum sustain, bright |
| Sabian | AAX X-Plosion Crash | 20" | Total presence and power |
| Sabian | HHX X-Plosion Crash | 20" | Darker tone, explosive |
| Paiste | Signature Power Crash | 20" | Heavy, high-pitched, long |
Frequently asked questions
- What size crash cymbal should I get?
- For a single all-round crash, 16" or 18". A 20" like this one is chosen for a louder, lower, longer sound, often as a second crash.
- Why have two crash cymbals?
- To vary your accents and place them on both sides of the kit. A small, lively crash on one side, a big, long crash like this 20" on the other: two colours, two lengths.
- How do you make a crash cymbal quieter?
- By going smaller and thinner, or by playing with lighter sticks. This 20" Projection is built to carry: it is not the right pick for low-volume playing.
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