Detail 01
17 in. diameter
Middle ground crash. Faster response and higher pitch than an 18, more body and sustain than a 16.
Product detailSKU #1273887990452
ZildjianA Custom Crash Cymbal - 17 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 17-inch cast bronze crash from Zildjian's A Custom line. For drummers who want a bright, fast crash that cuts through a loud stage.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Gigging drummers needing a crash audible over guitars and vocals
- Pop, rock and worship kits where fast decay keeps arrangements clean
- Adding a brighter, quicker voice above an existing darker crash
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz and low-volume rooms wanting warm, dry, trashy character
- Drummers after a long washy sustain to ride on
- Anyone on a tight first-kit budget - one crash costs more than many starter packs
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
A Custom line
Zildjian's brighter, more polished-sounding family. Glassy attack and shimmer rather than dark, dry complexity.
Detail 03
Crash cymbal
Built to be struck on the edge for accents. Not intended for sustained ride patterns on the bow.
Detail 04
Single cymbal, not a pack
You get one crash. Hi-hats, ride and any second crash are separate purchases.
Detail 05
Under $400
Sits in Zildjian's professional pricing, above the student B8-style lines and below their handmade Turkish-style series.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand included. You need a cymbal stand, sleeve, felts and wingnut.
- 02Check your existing crash sizes so you do not duplicate a pitch.
- 03Overtightened wingnuts choke the cymbal and raise the risk of cracking.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 17 inches a good crash size?
It is a versatile middle size. Quicker and higher-pitched than an 18-inch, with more sustain and volume than a 16-inch. A common first or second crash choice.
02Can I use this as a ride?
Not really. Crashes are thinner and wash out fast under steady patterns. It works for short crash-ride passages, but a dedicated ride gives you stick definition.
03Does it come with a stand?
No. This is the cymbal only. Budget for a stand plus the felt washers and sleeve that protect the bell hole.
04How does the A Custom differ from the A Series?
A Custom is the brighter, glassier voice with a more polished finish. The standard A Series is a bit more traditional and less shimmering on top.
Reference
Full specifications
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