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Zildjian A Custom China Cymbal 20 in.
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Description
The Zildjian A Custom China delivers a loud, piercing, and musical China sound.
Developed with help from Vinnie Colaiuta, A Customs dish out crisp, sweet, sophisticated sound that's well-balanced for modern music.
Developed with help from Vinnie Colaiuta, A Customs dish out crisp, sweet, sophisticated sound that's well-balanced for modern music.
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Warranty
Avedis Zildjian Company Warranty Statement
As of October 1, 2009, all Zildjian Cymbals are guaranteed against manufacturer's defects for two (2) years from the date of original purchase.
For warranty claims outside the U.S., contact your local Zildjian distributor. Click here for the international distributor locator.
Warranty Process
Cymbals that show factory defects within two years of their original purchase are eligible for examination at our factory. Zildjian experts will evaluate the damage and issue a replacement cymbal, unless it appears the damage is related to improper use or care.
If you believe your cymbal has a factory defect:
1. Contact Zildjian to obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#), via telephone: 781-871-2200.
2. Indicate the location of the damage on the cymbal with a piece of tape.
3. Make a photocopy of your original numbered and dated sales receipt.
4. Carefully package your cymbal. Include your RA# and the photocopy of your sales receipt in the box.
5. Ship the package to:
Avedis Zildjian Company
RA#
22 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
A Cymbal will not be replaced if:
1. It has been misplayed, dropped, played with excessive force or treated abusively.
2. The center hole is worn due to improper stand set-up or abusive play.
3. The cymbal was bought second-hand or used in a lease program.
4. The cymbal has previously been replaced by Zildjian.
5. More than two years have passed since the cymbal was purchased.
Warranty Notes:
• Cost of shipping a damaged cymbal to Zildjian is the customers responsibility.
• Factory evaluations take approximately 4 - 6 weeks.
• Cymbals that do not meet the warranty guidelines will be returned to customer.
• Cost of shipping a replacement or damaged cymbal back to the customer will be covered by Zildjian.
As of October 1, 2009, all Zildjian Cymbals are guaranteed against manufacturer's defects for two (2) years from the date of original purchase.
For warranty claims outside the U.S., contact your local Zildjian distributor. Click here for the international distributor locator.
Warranty Process
Cymbals that show factory defects within two years of their original purchase are eligible for examination at our factory. Zildjian experts will evaluate the damage and issue a replacement cymbal, unless it appears the damage is related to improper use or care.
If you believe your cymbal has a factory defect:
1. Contact Zildjian to obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#), via telephone: 781-871-2200.
2. Indicate the location of the damage on the cymbal with a piece of tape.
3. Make a photocopy of your original numbered and dated sales receipt.
4. Carefully package your cymbal. Include your RA# and the photocopy of your sales receipt in the box.
5. Ship the package to:
Avedis Zildjian Company
RA#
22 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
A Cymbal will not be replaced if:
1. It has been misplayed, dropped, played with excessive force or treated abusively.
2. The center hole is worn due to improper stand set-up or abusive play.
3. The cymbal was bought second-hand or used in a lease program.
4. The cymbal has previously been replaced by Zildjian.
5. More than two years have passed since the cymbal was purchased.
Warranty Notes:
• Cost of shipping a damaged cymbal to Zildjian is the customers responsibility.
• Factory evaluations take approximately 4 - 6 weeks.
• Cymbals that do not meet the warranty guidelines will be returned to customer.
• Cost of shipping a replacement or damaged cymbal back to the customer will be covered by Zildjian.
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Reviewed by 9 customers
Absolutely love this cymbal…
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submitted2 years ago
byBang bang Powell
fromNC
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Sounds amazing in those accent parts and special spots.
Lovely bright cymbal
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submitted2 years ago
byWhereverPanda
fromRoodepoort, South Africa
This is a lovely china and one that is beefy in size, but lovely and musical in sound. It cuts through music for great accents but also delivers musicality when played at lower volumes. Definitely recommended
Perfect China
submitted4 years ago
byTom B
fromDetroit, MI
Search is finally over. I have tried many Zildjian chinas over the years and not one has lasted more than a few days on my kit before returning or selling it. My favorite drummers play the Oriental Trash chinas and the A ultra hammered. I bought the 19 Ultra hammered, 18 oriental trash, 17 K China and this one. This A Custom ripped them to pieces in my opinion. The oriental and ultra hammered are much thicker chinas and can take a beating but they're all "Pang" and very little "chaw" with overtones that mud the mix up too much for my ears. The attacks were very shrill and it seemed to take a lot to open them up. This 18" A Custom opens up just like the other As. The alloy has a nice give under the stick and opens up immediately upon a decent stick hit. As soon as you start digging in this thing literally sounds like shattering glass. Absolutely perfect for breakdowns. Cuts through the mix hard and settles down quickly! Highly recommend this for Zildjian fans who also don't favor all the extra overtones some of their chinas seem to offer, and are after that trashy wash. This is the one! Love it!
Great China, Long Decay
submitted12 years ago
byCHRISTOPHER WEILER
fromZionsville, IN
Won't bother going into detail on quality. Zildjian Custom A's are all I use with my kit. Beautiful, great finish and weight. Only complain...the decay is a little too long. Not sure if the 18 inch would improve that issue. Hopefully after some use, it will settle in. But the sound is right on. This is the China to get for your kit.
Speechless
submitted14 years ago
byAndrew Whorton
fromGreenville Tx
This China in my opinion is the baddest china out there yeah its a little pricey but its well worth the money. I love A Customs and this is my first A custom to add to my kit. The china has the most beautiful trashy sound in my opinion buy this china you wont be disappointed
great china
submitted14 years ago
byJay
frommurieta CA
i bought this china used and it was pretty much unused and at first i didn't really like it because it has a lot of layover sound instead of the short crisp sound most chinas are like but after using it for about a week you start to get more of the shorter sharp crisp sound you hear in breakdowns in song so i am very happy over time it just sounds better and better and it looks amazing on the set.
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submitteda year ago
asked byJeff
fromDallas, TX
Is this what Lars Ulrich of Metallica plays as a "crash ride" type cymbal at his right hand?
I sorry but I don't know.
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