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6" A CUSTOM SPLASH

6" A CUSTOM SPLASH

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Description

The Zildjian A Custom 8" Splash cymbal adds a burst of musical color to your drum kit. Created with the help of drumming icon Vinnie Colaiuta, the A Custom series is renowned for cymbals with a sweet and sophisticated tone reminiscent of vintage cymbals from the 1940s and 1950s. The Zildjian A Custom 8" Splash cymbal delivers a quick, crisp crash with a colorful tone, ideal for drummers looking to expand their sonic palette.

Fast, Musical Crash

With its thin weight and brilliant finish, the Zildjian A Custom 8" Splash cymbal produces a fast, short crash with a musical tone. Its petite size allows for quick decay, while still offering a splash of tonal color. Add it to your drum set for accents, transitions or short crashes.

Part of the Legendary A Custom Series

The Zildjian A Custom 8" Splash cymbal is part of Zildjian's prestigious A Custom series, developed in collaboration with world-renowned drummer Vinnie Colaiuta. Using exclusive hammering and lathing techniques, the A Custom series is renowned for producing cymbals with a sweet, sophisticated tone ideal for drummers looking to expand their musical palette with cymbals reminiscent of vintage classics from the mid-20th century.

Versatile and Expressive

With its musical tone and short decay, the Zildjian A Custom 8" Splash cymbal is an extremely versatile and expressive addition to any drum set. Use it to accentuate transitions, add color to drum fills or open and close musical phrases. Its petite size also makes it ideal as an effects cymbal.

Zildjian A Custom Splash Cymbal 6 in.
Zildjian A Custom Splash Cymbal 6 in.
Zildjian A Custom Splash Cymbal 6 in.

Reviews

4.59

29 Reviews

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Zildjian 12" A Custom Splash Cymbal

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great sound, killer looks!

I have the 6" and 8" splashes, and am very happy with both. They're very thin, with a loud voice that decays quickly. Absolutely awesome close to your hi-hats for quick fills and accents. And with two small splashes, you get a great "One, two" combo for some killer fills or endless patterns between your snare, hats, and splashes. They aren't for everything, but when they're needed, they add lots of life to your kit!

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

okay but we're paying for the A custom logo

I own the 12" splash. Its not the worst cymbal ever. I personally am a Sabian man. The rest of my kits are a combination of AA and AAX xplosion cymbals and my ride is a AA raw bell dry ride. I only picked up the A custom cause ive been wanting a bigger splash than a 8" and I came across it at guitar center and at a good price. Its not horrible but it doesn't sonically gel that great. If u use sabian only get this only if u find a good deal and you need a larger splash. Only buy if the rest of your cymbals are also A custom. okay cymbal but buy it used for a good deal.

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Best Uses
  1. Jazz Clubs4
  2. Small Venues4
  3. Soundtracks3
  4. Accompaniment2
  5. Symphonies2
Cons
  1. not up to par1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
  2. Professional Musician4
Pros
  1. Bright Sound7
  2. Explosive Attack5
  3. Responsive Feel5
  4. Focused Crash3
  5. Full Crash3

Reviewed by 29 customers

  • Zildjian 8" splash is crisp and clean

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byBrandon

    fromCharlotte, NC

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Love this little thing, adds such a great quick accent, out of the entire A customs, this is my favorite.

  • Love this cymbal!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byAlbert

    fromStratford, CT

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    You can never go wrong with Zildjian A Customs. They look and and sound amazing!

  • 6" A Custom is amazing!

    5

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    submitted3 years ago

    byWhereverPanda

    fromRoodepoort, South Africa

    The 6" A Custom Splash has the most beautifully unique character and delivers a full splash sound, which is not something you generally hear in 6" splashes. It's great for accents in any musical situation and its small size makes it perfect in low volume situations. I'm tempted to call this my favourite cymbal. Period.

  • My jazz choking cymbal!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byPatrick F

    fromLas Vegas

    Thank you for this great new addition to my jazz kit!

  • The splashiest splash of all the splashes.

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byb80plays

    fromJackson, MS

    I took a page from the Jason Finn playbook and I only use larger splash cymbals, in place of crashes, while playing live. When my band performs around town, the venues are sticklers about volume. Since I've switched to using splashes, I find I can play with greater intensity while making a quieter sound. The 12" A Custom splash is perfect for what I'm trying to achieve.

  • Unique sound for special effect

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byKirk from Okeana

    fromOkeana, OH

    I added a couple Zildjian Custom A splashes (6" and 8") for added flavor to my playing. They make a nice addition if you have a pretty full set of crashes.

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