Zildjian A Custom 10" EFX Effects Cymbal
The A Custom 10" EFX is a small effects cymbal with laser-cut openings that delivers a dry, bright, trashy accent in a split second. It is for the drummer who wants a rawer colour than a splash without adding a big cymbal to the kit.
What sets it apart
- Brightness rated 9 out of 10, the highest of the A Custom EFX
- Very short sustain, rated 2 out of 10
- Laser-cut openings for a dry, agitated sound
- Small size that can also sit on top of another cymbal
A splash with grit
Where a splash gives a clean flash, the 10" EFX adds grit: the sound is short, bright and a little dirty, with an instant attack. Its definition, rated 5 out of 10, is higher than that of an A Custom splash of the same size, which makes it easy to fit into a fast groove.
Zildjian also offers it for stacking: set on a larger cymbal, it chokes the sound and creates a dry effect, close to a clap.
Specifications
| Diameter | 10" |
|---|---|
| Finish | Brilliant |
| Feature | Laser-cut openings |
| Series | A Custom |
| Brightness | 9/10 |
| Dryness | 2/10 |
| Definition | 5/10 |
| Sustain | 2/10 |
What it's for
- A quick, raw accent in a hip-hop or pop groove
- The top of a stack on a crash or a china
- A small effects colour on a compact kit
Compared with other manufacturers
At 10", these vented effects cymbals from other makers aim for the same accent:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | A Custom EFX | 10" | Laser cuts, very bright |
| Sabian | AAX O-Zone Splash | 10" | Multiple holes, airy sound |
| Sabian | HHX Complex Aero | 10" | Ten rows of holes, extra thin |
| Paiste | PST X Swiss Splash | 10" | Explosive, quick decay |
Frequently asked questions
- What is an effects cymbal?
- A cymbal whose sound is out of the ordinary: dry, trashy, saturated or very short. You use it for colour accents rather than to keep time.
- Can you stack a 10" EFX?
- Yes, Zildjian suggests it for stacking. Set on a crash or a china, it cuts the sound short for a dry effect; alone on an arm, it stays a lightning accent.
- Where should you put a small effects cymbal?
- Within reach of your leading hand, above the hi-hat or between the toms. An arm clamped to an existing stand is enough for a 10".
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