Detail 01
17-inch diameter
In between sizes. Bigger and lower-pitched than a 16", but opens faster than an 18".
Product detailSKU #1273887990516
ZildjianA Series Medium-Thin Crash Cymbal 17 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 17" cast bronze crash from Zildjian's A line. Medium-thin weight, general-purpose. For a drummer building a first serious cymbal set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Main crash on a small gigging kit
- Rock and pop volumes where you need it to cut
- Drummers replacing stock brass cymbals from a starter kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Quiet jazz brush work — 17" medium-thin is loud
- Anyone wanting a dark, dry, trashy crash
- Players needing a fast, short-decay accent cymbal
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
Medium-thin weight
Opens with moderate stick pressure. Thicker crashes need a harder hit; thinner ones wash out under loud playing.
Detail 03
Crash cymbal
Built for accents, not steady time. Riding on it produces wash that buries the rest of the kit.
Detail 04
A Series
Zildjian's bright, traditional line. Cuts through guitars rather than sitting under them.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as one cymbal. No stand, felts, sleeve, or wingnut included.
- 02Needs a boom or straight cymbal stand you already own or buy separately.
- 03Overtightening the wingnut chokes the sound and cracks cymbals over time.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 17 inches too big for a main crash?
No. 16" and 18" are the common sizes, and 17" splits them. It gives more body than a 16" while still responding quickly.
02Can I use this as a ride?
Not well. A medium-thin crash builds too much wash under steady eighth notes. Stick counts get lost.
03Is it loud enough for a rock band?
Yes. The A Series is bright and cutting, and 17" medium-thin projects over amplified guitars.
04Does it come with mounting hardware?
No. You get the cymbal only. You'll need a stand, a sleeve, and felt washers.
