Detail 01
12 inch diameter
Large for a splash. More body and slightly longer decay than a 10 or 8, still fast to speak.
Product detailSKU #1273887990338
ZildjianA Custom Splash Cymbal 12 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
12-inch A Custom splash. Bright, fast accent cymbal for quick stabs and fills. An addition to a kit that already has crashes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Quick accents in pop, funk or fusion where a crash is too much
- Drummers with a busy kit needing a short punctuation voice
- Studio work where a crash washes over the take
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers who need a main crash — this is too small
- Loud rock where a splash gets buried under guitars
- Anyone building a first cymbal set on a budget
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
Splash cymbal
Instant attack, quick decay. Meant for punctuation, not sustained accents or riding.
Detail 03
A Custom line
Bright and glassy with fast attack. Cuts cleanly rather than sitting dark in the mix.
Detail 04
Cast bronze construction
Cast cymbals hold their character at low volume better than sheet bronze, which matters for a quiet accent.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only — stand, felt, sleeve and wing nut not included
- 02Kit real estate matters; a splash usually needs a clamp off an existing stand
- 03Splashes get overplayed — they're most effective used sparingly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 12 inches big for a splash?
Yes. Most splashes are 8 or 10 inches. Twelve gives you more body and a touch more decay while staying quick.
02Can I use it as a small crash?
Somewhat. It's louder and fuller than a smaller splash, but the decay is still short — it won't replace a 16 or 17 crash.
03Do I need a special stand?
A regular cymbal stand works, but most drummers mount splashes on a clamp off an existing stand to save floor space.
04Will it cut through a loud band?
Not reliably. Splashes are short and small. In loud rock it works better miked or in quieter passages.
