Detail 01
19 inch diameter
Bigger than a standard 16 or 18. Lower pitch, longer sustain, more volume, slower to open up.
Product detailSKU #1273887990587
ZildjianA Custom Projection Crash Cymbal 19 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
19-inch A Custom Projection crash from Zildjian's bright, thin-lathed A Custom line. For drummers who need a crash that cuts through loud amplified bands.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud rock or worship stages where a crash gets buried
- Drummers who want a bright, fast attack, not a wash
- Adding a large accent crash alongside smaller 16 or 18 inch crashes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz and low-volume gigs — this one speaks loud
- Players wanting a dark, dry, trashy voice
- Anyone needing a ride; a crash won't hold a pattern
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 bright, shimmering cast bronze family. Cleaner and more polished-sounding than the standard A series.
Detail 03
Projection model
Built to throw sound outward rather than spread. Cuts through guitars and stage volume instead of blending under them.
Detail 04
Crash, not a crash-ride
Meant for accents. Riding on it builds wash fast and muddies the note definition.
Detail 05
Cast bronze construction
Cast cymbals develop more complex overtones over time than sheet bronze and hold resale value better.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cymbal stand, felts, sleeve or wing nut included — check what your kit has
- 02A 19 inch crash needs real clearance; crowded kits may need stand repositioning
- 03Always use a plastic sleeve and felt; metal-on-metal contact cracks cymbals
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 19 inches too big for a crash?
It's on the large side. You get more volume and a longer decay, but a slower response than a 16 or 18. Common as a second, deeper crash in loud bands.
02Can I use this as a ride?
Not really. It's a crash — the stick definition washes out quickly under a steady ride pattern. Use a dedicated ride for that.
03How does A Custom compare to the regular A series?
A Custom is brighter and more shimmering with a cleaner attack. The standard A line is more traditional and slightly darker.
04Is this loud enough for a live rock band?
Yes. The Projection design exists specifically to cut through amplified stage volume rather than blend into it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Yellow
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51273887990587
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