Detail 01
20 inches
Large for a crash. Slow to open up and long to decay, so it needs space between hits.
Product detailSKU #1273887990265
ZildjianA Custom Crash Cymbal - 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
20" cast bronze crash, bright and full with real sustain. For drummers who want a large main crash that fills a room.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Big room and stage playing where a 16" crash gets lost
- Long, ringing accents held under a sustained chord
- Doubling as a crash-ride in a stripped-down two-cymbal setup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small rooms or quiet gigs — it is loud and rings a long time
- Fast, tight accent work between close-spaced hits
- Drummers wanting dry or trashy character
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 series
Bright and glassy with quick attack. Cuts over guitars without sounding harsh.
Detail 03
Cast bronze
Poured and hammered rather than punched from sheet. Richer overtones and better durability than sheet-bronze cymbals.
Detail 04
Crash profile
Thinner than a ride of the same size, so it opens with a stick shoulder rather than needing a hard hit.
Detail 05
Brilliant finish
Polished surface brightens the top end slightly and shows fingerprints. Wipe it down after playing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, felt, sleeve or wing nut included
- 02A 20" cymbal needs a sturdy boom stand; light stands will droop
- 03Check clearance — at 20 inches it can collide with a ride or a second crash
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use a 20" crash as a ride?
Yes, with a caveat. Ride patterns will wash and lose stick definition faster than on a true ride. It works for sparse playing.
02Is 20 inches too big for a crash?
Not for loud stages. It takes longer to speak than a 16 or 18, so it suits held accents more than rapid-fire hits.
03How does A Custom compare to the standard A line?
A Custom is brighter and faster with a more glassy top end. Standard A is darker and warmer with more midrange.
04Will it fit my current setup?
Measure your boom reach and check the arc against your ride and hi-hats. A 20-inch crash needs more room than most drummers expect.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
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