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Zildjian A' CUSTOM 17" FAST - A20533

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Description

Essential Information About Zildjian "A Custom" Cymbals

  • Ideal balance between bright clarity and softness, for modern playing without aggressiveness.
  • Developed with Vinnie Colaiuta: a sophisticated, precise, and versatile sonic signature.
  • Turned hammering and brilliant finish for a crisp attack, controlled projection, and premium look.
  • Weight from Thin to Medium depending on the model, covering subtle playing to energetic rock.

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Born in the early 1990s, the Zildjian "A Custom" continue the Avedis legacy by adapting it to the demands of contemporary productions. Designed with the iconic Vinnie Colaiuta, they sit between the "A Avedis" (classic versatile) and the "K Custom" (darker and more complex). Their mission: to offer the Avedis sound but with more finesse, brightness, and consistency in all modern contexts.

Who This Instrument Is For

The "A Custom" cymbals are suitable for intermediate to professional drummers seeking a responsive, clean cymbal that is easy to place in a mix. They excel in pop, rock, funk, fusion, gospel, and most contemporary music styles, both in the studio and on stage, thanks to their clear articulation and controlled sustain.

Features and Innovations

The series relies on a specific turned hammering and an optimized profile that favor attack while maintaining beautiful musicality. The brilliant finish enhances response speed and transient precision. The various models (Crash, Fast Crash, Ride, Hi-Hat, Splash, China) allow assembling a coherent set, with thicknesses ranging from Thin to Medium depending on the roles.

Sound Characteristics

Made from Zildjian's cast bronze (B20 family), the "A Custom" deliver a refined and bright timbre, never harsh. The Crash cymbals offer a quick attack followed by moderate sustain that leaves room for other instruments. The Ride cymbals provide a clear stick definition with a bright and musical bell. The Hi-Hats combine a precise chick and a smooth open sound, perfect for dynamic grooves.

Technical Specifications

Range and Manufacturing

  • Series: Zildjian "A Custom" (modern expression of the Avedis sound).
  • Artistic collaboration: Vinnie Colaiuta.
  • Alloy: in-house cast bronze (B20 family), Zildjian process.
  • Hammering: turned, refined profile for quick response.
  • Finish: brilliant (polished).
  • Manufactured in the USA.

Weight and Playing Feel

  • Thicknesses by model: Thin to Medium.
  • Bright attack, controlled sustain, balanced projection.
  • Responsive to both soft and strong dynamics.

Available Sizes (depending on model)

  • Crash: 16 to 20 inches; Fast Crash: 14 to 19 inches.
  • Ride: 20 to 22 inches.
  • Hi-Hat: 14 and 15 inches.
  • Splash: 6 to 12 inches.
  • China: 18 to 20 inches.

Applications and Styles

  • Recommended styles: pop, rock, funk, fusion, gospel, contemporary music.
  • Contexts: studio and stage, main set or coherent extensions of the series.
Brand reference number: PZI A20533
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