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Zildjian A2C4P-I7 - A-CUSTOM SET - RIDE 20" + CRASH 16" + CRASH 18" + HI HAT 14"

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Description

Essential Information About the Zildjian "A Custom" Cymbal Pack

  • Factory-tuned set: 16" crash, 18" crash, 20" ride, and 14" hi-hats tuned for immediate tonal balance.
  • Brilliant finish and lathed hammering for precise attack, modern projection, and quick response.
  • Exemplary versatility: neither too dark nor too bright, ideal for pop/rock, funk, fusion, and contemporary music.
  • Designed with Vinnie Colaiuta: the "A Custom" sound aesthetic embodies the finesse and modernity of the Avedis lineage.

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Born from the centuries-old Avedis tradition, the "A Custom" series was developed with the legendary Vinnie Colaiuta to offer a more contemporary alternative to classic A Zildjian cymbals. Its role in the lineup: a clear and sculpted sound, brighter than traditional A cymbals, and more luminous than the darker-character K series. It is the modern expression of the Avedis timbre.

Target Audience for This Pack

This pack is aimed at intermediate to expert drummers seeking a professional, ready-to-play sound signature. It excels in pop, rock, funk, gospel, fusion, and any style requiring precision, clarity, and controlled brightness, while remaining flexible enough for both studio and live settings.

Features and Innovations

The "A Custom" cymbals combine lathed hammering with fine lathing under a brilliant finish for a rich yet controlled spectrum. The weights range from "Thin" to "Medium," promoting responsiveness and musicality: fast and expressive crashes, a ride with defined ping and a silky harmonic wash, hi-hats with a crisp and incisive "chick." The choice of a cast bronze B20 alloy and traditional shaping ensures projection, consistency, and durability.

Sound Characteristics

The B20 bronze provides warmth and harmonic complexity, while the brilliant finish and hammering deliver a clear attack and modern projection. The 16" crash responds immediately for quick accents, the 18" crash offers more body and sustain, the 20" ride delivers a readable ping with controllable wash, and the 14" hi-hats combine precision on the stick tip with a well-defined "chick" for tempo.

Technical Specifications

Pack Composition

  • 1 x 16" crash
  • 1 x 18" crash
  • 1 x 20" ride
  • 1 pair of 14" hi-hats

Materials and Manufacturing

  • Alloy: cast B20 bronze (copper and tin)
  • Process: lathed hammering and fine lathing
  • Finish: brilliant
  • Weight: from "Thin" to "Medium" depending on the model

Sound Profile

  • Tonal quality: balanced to bright
  • Attack: fast and precise
  • Sustain: short to medium (crashes), medium (ride)
  • Hi-hats: crisp "chick," clear articulation in closed and semi-open playing

Recommended Usage

  • Styles: pop, rock, funk, fusion, gospel, and contemporary music
  • Settings: live and studio, versatile sets
  • Skill levels: intermediate to advanced/pro

Additional Information

  • Harmonized pack for immediate timbral coherence
  • Easy compatibility with modern snare drums and shells with strong projection
Brand reference number: PZI A2C4P-I7

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Value for money, it's amazing! This series is just magnificent. The cymbals are shiny and the sound is perfect. The advantage of the packs lies in the harmony between the cymbals, nothing to complain about. The 16" crash is sharp, clear, and fast. The 18" crash, darker, remains superb and allows playing softer notes. The ride does its job 100%, it doesn't get out of control unless you play like a brute on it, the bell is easy to reach and stands out perfectly. And a nice surprise, a Zildjian cymbal bag (backpack) is offered. It was not specified on the site.
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Posted on 25/01/2010
By Raphael P.

Great product! Just how I expected.
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Posted on 14/01/2015
By Lucas P.

EXCELLENT SOUND QUALITY MONSTROUS
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Posted on 12/01/2017
By Nicolas S.

Super heavy!
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