Zildjian A Custom 18" EFX Effects Crash Cymbal
The A Custom 18" EFX is a bright effects crash with laser-cut openings, big enough to act as a real crash while keeping a dry, explosive sound. It is the middle ground for anyone who wants an effect without giving up the length of a crash.
What sets it apart
- Definition and sustain both rated 8 out of 10
- Dry, trashy sound from the laser-cut openings
- Large enough to serve as a main effects crash
- The model Zildjian picked for its Gospel pack
The balance of the 18"
The EFX range runs from 10" to 20". The bigger it gets, the lower the brightness and the longer the sustain. At 18", Zildjian rates both definition and sustain at 8: the burst keeps enough body to feel like a crash, with the raw texture of an effect.
Zildjian chose it for its A Custom Gospel pack, alongside Mastersound hi-hats, a Fast Crash and a ride: proof that it earns its place in a full kit, not only in metal.
Specifications
| Diameter | 18" |
|---|---|
| Finish | Brilliant |
| Feature | Laser-cut openings |
| Series | A Custom |
| Brightness | 6/10 |
| Dryness | 2/10 |
| Definition | 8/10 |
| Sustain | 8/10 |
What it's for
- Main effects crash in gospel, pop and rock
- Accents that should snap and last a little
- The base of a stack with a splash or a small EFX
Compared with other manufacturers
From other makers, these 18" effects crashes also offer an agitated sound:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | A Custom EFX | 18" | An effect that keeps its body |
| Sabian | AAX O-Zone Crash Brilliant | 18" | Bright, multiple holes |
| Sabian | HHX Evolution O-Zone Crash | 18" | Dark, raw bite |
| Paiste | PST X Swiss Thin Crash | 18" | Warm, trashy |
| Dream | Pang | 18" | Between china and crash |
Frequently asked questions
- Trash or crash: what is the difference?
- A crash gives a full burst that spreads out. A trash cymbal cuts that wash for a dirtier, shorter sound. This 18" EFX sits between the two.
- When should you use an effects crash instead of a crash?
- When the accent should surprise: an isolated hit, a break, a restart. For classic phrase endings, a full crash remains more natural.
- How do you build a stack with an 18" EFX?
- Set a smaller cymbal, a splash or a 10" EFX, on top of this one, separated by a felt. The tighter you clamp them, the shorter and drier the sound.
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