Detail 01
20-inch diameter
Large for a crash. Slower to speak, longer to decay, and louder than a 16 or 18. Sits between crash and ride territory.
Product detailSKU #1273887990304
ZildjianA Custom Projection Crash Cymbal 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch crash from Zildjian's A Custom Projection line. Big, bright and loud — for drummers who need a crash to carry over a band.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud stages where a smaller crash gets buried
- Rock and pop drummers wanting a long, full crash
- Using as a crash-ride on a small kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Quiet jazz or acoustic gigs needing a fast, short decay
- Small kits with tight cymbal-stand spacing
- Drummers wanting a dark, dry, trashy crash
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, shimmery voice. Cuts through guitars and vocals rather than blending under them.
Detail 03
Projection model
Built to throw sound further and hold volume on a loud stage instead of washing out close to the kit.
Detail 04
Crash cymbal
Meant to be struck on the edge with the shoulder of the stick. Riding on it will produce a lot of wash.
Detail 05
$459.95 price
Professional-tier pricing. Reflects the size and hand-finishing, not just the raw metal.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal stand not included — a 20-inch crash needs a sturdy boom
- 02Check clearance; a 20 inch swings wide and can hit other cymbals
- 03Use a sleeve and felts — metal-on-metal contact cracks cymbals
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 20 inches too big for a crash?
It is on the large end. You get more volume and a longer decay, but a slower attack than a 16 or 18. Many drummers use one as their main left-side crash.
02Can I use this as a ride?
You can, as a crash-ride. Expect heavy wash and less stick definition than a dedicated ride cymbal.
03Does it come with a stand?
No. You need your own cymbal stand, plus a sleeve, felts and a wing nut to mount it safely.
04How is this different from a regular A crash?
The Projection model is built to throw sound further and hold up at volume, so it stays audible on a loud stage where a standard crash can get swallowed.
