Zildjian 17" A Custom Projection Crash
Zildjian 17" A Custom Projection Crash
The Zildjian 17" A Custom Projection Crash delivers a more aggressive A Custom crash voice with extra power, projection, and high-end presence. Its brilliant finish, unique tonal grooves, and lower profile help create a smoother, glassier, and brighter sound with more give when struck. Available from West Coast Drum Shop in Bellevue, WA, this 17-inch crash is built for drummers who want classic A Custom color with stronger cut and body.
Product Description
The Zildjian 17" A Custom Projection Crash is Zildjian's answer to demand for a more aggressive A Custom cymbal. It takes the bright, polished, colorful sound associated with the A Custom series and gives it more power, more projection, and a stronger high-end response. The 17-inch size provides a useful balance of fast crash response and fuller body, making it a practical choice for players who want a crash that opens quickly while still carrying through a full band mix.
A Custom Projection Crashes are recognized by their striking brilliant finish, unique tonal grooves, and lower profiles. Together, these design elements help produce a cymbal with a smoother, glassier, and brighter sound, while also giving the cymbal more give when struck. That combination is important because it allows the crash to feel responsive under the stick without losing the edge, volume, and projection expected from the Projection model.
The stronger high-end gives this cymbal a clear front edge that helps each crash speak with definition. Compared with a lighter or more delicate crash, the 17" A Custom Projection Crash is built to cut through the mix with more authority. It is especially useful when the drummer needs bright cymbal presence that will not get buried by guitars, keys, amplified vocals, or louder stage volume.
The 17-inch diameter gives this crash a strong middle position in a cymbal setup. It has more body and spread than a smaller accent crash, but it remains quicker and easier to place than many larger crash cymbals. This makes it useful as a primary crash for players who prefer a slightly faster response, or as a powerful secondary crash alongside larger cymbals. The result is a crash voice that feels modern, bright, and controlled while still offering enough body for confident musical statements.
Sound & Playing Feel
The Zildjian 17" A Custom Projection Crash produces a bright, glassy, and cutting crash sound with extra power and projection. The attack is immediate and polished, with a stronger high-end that gives the cymbal an energetic edge at the front of the sound. When struck, it opens with a smooth response and enough body to make accents feel full and complete.
The lower profile and tonal groove design help the cymbal feel responsive rather than overly rigid. There is enough give under the stick to make the crash comfortable to play, while the Projection voicing keeps the sound focused and present. This makes the cymbal effective for stronger accents, chorus lifts, transitions, and moments where the crash needs to deliver both brightness and volume.
The sustain is clear and musical, with enough spread to fill space without becoming unfocused. The 17-inch size keeps the cymbal quick enough for frequent crash placement, while the added projection helps it remain audible in louder settings. Overall, the sound is bright, colorful, smooth, and assertive, with the classic A Custom identity shaped for more powerful crash performance.
Order online or visit West Coast Drum Shop in Bellevue, WA to hear and compare cymbals in person.
Applications & Use Cases
- Powerful A Custom crash: Adds a more aggressive A Custom voice with extra projection, body, and high-end presence.
- Mix-cutting accents: Stronger brightness and edge help the cymbal speak clearly through dense instrumentation.
- Primary or secondary crash: The 17-inch size balances quick response with enough body for confident crash statements.
- Studio recording: Smooth, glassy tone and colorful A Custom character provide a polished crash sound for detailed tracks.
- Live performance: Added power and projection help the cymbal stay present on stage without losing musical clarity.
- Modern cymbal setups: Works well alongside brighter crashes, larger projection cymbals, or mixed setups needing extra cut.
Why Choose West Coast Drum Shop?
West Coast Drum Shop in Bellevue, WA offers knowledgeable support from experienced drummers and cymbal specialists who can help match crash size, brightness, projection, response, and high-end character to your full cymbal setup. Most cymbals displayed in-store may show minor cosmetic shop wear from handling or light play, but this does not affect sound or structural integrity. Every cymbal order is carefully packed for protection during transit, with reliable nationwide shipping available.
For complete technical details from the manufacturer, visit the official Zildjian 17" A Custom Projection Crash product page.