Detail 01
14 inch
Smallest common crash size. Higher pitch, faster response, quicker decay, less volume than a 16 or 18.
Product detailSKU #1273887990319
ZildjianA Custom Fast Crash 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch fast crash from Zildjian's A Custom line. For drummers who want a quick, high-pitched accent that gets out of the way.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fast rock and pop where crashes must decay before the next hit
- Adding a bright, short accent above larger crashes
- Small kits where a 16 or 18 would dominate
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting a long, washy crash that sustains under a chorus
- Loud stages where a 14 gets buried by guitars
- Anyone needing one do-everything crash to also serve as a ride
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
Fast profile
Thinner and quicker to open up. Speaks with a light stick hit instead of needing a hard swing.
Detail 03
A Custom line
Zildjian's brighter, more cutting A family voicing rather than the darker, drier lines.
Detail 04
Crash, not a crash-ride
Built to be struck on the edge for accents. Riding on it will sound washy and uncontrolled.
Detail 05
$294.95
Priced as a professional cast cymbal, not a starter pack piece. Expect that from a second or third crash.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only. No stand, boom arm, felts, sleeve or wing nut included.
- 02Thin fast crashes crack if hit flat. Strike the edge with a glancing blow.
- 03Check your stand tilter has an intact plastic sleeve before mounting.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a 14 inch crash too small?
Not if you want speed. A 14 pitches high and decays quickly, which suits busy playing. For a single main crash most drummers go 16 or 18.
02Can I use this as a hi-hat?
No. This is a single crash cymbal. Hi-hats are sold as matched top and bottom pairs with different weights.
03Will it cut through a loud band?
It cuts by pitch rather than volume. It's bright and quick, but it won't project like a larger crash on a loud stage.
04Does it come with a stand?
No. You get the cymbal only, so budget for a boom stand plus felts and a sleeve if you don't have a spare arm.
