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Zildjian 14 inch A Custom Hi-hat Cymbals Demo

14" Hi-hat Cymbals with Medium-thin Top, Medium Bottom, and Brilliant Finish (Pair)

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Zildjian Hi Hats with plenty of "chick"!

The Zildjian A Custom 14" hi-hat cymbals are the perfect choice when you need a sound that cuts through a dense mix. They feature a light, crisp, subtle, and colorful sound associated with the A Custom range, with a delicate stick sound. A Custom hi-hats boast a fast and clear "chick" sound, which is suitable for many different styles of music. Zildjian is a premium cymbal brand with a history running back over 380 years. Add the legacy of Zildjian to your kit with the A Custom 14" hi-hats.

Zildjian A Custom 14" Hi-hat Cymbals at a Glance:
  • A refined version of the classic Zildjian sound
  • Cast bronze cymbals for premium tone and projection

A classic sound, but refined
It's tough to top the unmistakable and reliable sound of A Zildjians for almost any playing situation, but the award-winning A Customs are an irresistible alternative. Developed with the assistance of drumming icon Vinnie Colaiuta, A Customs utilize radical rotary hammering techniques, thin to medium weights and a striking Brilliant finish for a crisp, sweet, sophisticated A Zildjian sound. Not too dark, not too bright - cymbals that are just right for modern music.

Cast bronze cymbals for premium tone and projection
A Customs, like all Zildjian cast bronze cymbals, are individually poured and cast from raw molten metal. Each casting is cooled and sorted by weight for each cymbal model. Castings are then put through a complex sequence of heating, rolling, shaping, hammering, and lathing techniques unique to each cymbal range. Cast bronze cymbals have a rich, full-bodied sound that improves with age. They also have greater projection, clarity, and durability than any other cymbals. Zildjian cast cymbals are made from the Zildjian secret alloy, which is comprised of 80% copper, 20% tin, and traces of silver.

Zildjian A Custom 14" Hi-hat Cymbals Features:
  • Cast bronze hi-hat cymbal pair
  • Light, crisp, subtle, and colorful overall sound
  • Clean "chick" sound
  • Radical rotary hammering technique
  • Category: A Custom Series
  • Type: Hi-hat Pair
  • Size: 14"
  • Weight: Medium Thin top, Medium bottom
  • Finish: Brilliant
Plenty of "chick" with Zildjian A Custom 14" Hi-hat Cymbals!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Hi-hats
  • Size: 14"
  • Finish: Brilliant
  • Top Weight: Medium Thin
  • Bottom Weight: Medium
  • Material: B20, Cast Bronze
  • Sound: Solid Chick
  • Volume: General
  • Sustain: Medium
  • Pitch: Medium
  • Balance: Blend
  • Bell Size: Small
  • Manufacturer Part Number: A20510

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

If you play A series Zildjian, You will love the A custom line..

A series are the bright sounding line of Zildjian's cast cymbals. With that being known, I would say A customs are just a hair darker in pitch, but you would have to do a side by side comparison. Stepping up to the A customs is a upgrade for any lover of the traditional A series. You can't go wrong with any Zildjian product, but if you find you're self leaning more toward the bright sound of the A's Step up to the A customs. The 14 inch is in my option the best size.

This line of Zildjian was developed as a fresh new take on the A series that was a very old product, designed by Vinnie Colaiuta. The drummer for sting worked with Zildjian during the development of the new cymbal line to be born in the early 90s
Music background: Drumming Hobbyist
Rated 5/5

Pleasantly surprised

K's are great, New Beats rock, and I never thought I'd be writing a glowing review for some A Customs but let me tell you, they sound great. It's hard to beat the chick on these things. They cut, but they're not abrasive. They sound about as bright and brilliant as they look, but not at all harsh, and you still get some nice lower frequencies in the resonance when you open them up. Complex, pleasant to the ears, and overall very musical cymbals. Pop, rock, funk, jazz, you name it, they will get the job done and done well.
Rated 5/5

That crisp Z sound

Prior to these Zildjian hats, I had medium heavy hats (different brand) that were just to dark and had no clear chick sound.
I have other A series Zildjians and these hats are just as sweet as my other A's.
Really clear chick on the pedal, crisp with the more technical sticking work and a nice splashy/crashy sound when riding them in good old 4/4 time.
I'm really happy with them and have to say Zildjian keeps the sound consistent across the A series (i.e. these hi hats paired well with my A series ride and crash; they all sound like they belong together).
Rated 5/5

Sweet

The best sounding pair of Hi-Hats. If you're looking for a new pair, pick these up and you won't be disappointed

Ask any drummer at Sweetwater, and chances are, we'll tell you that Zildjian represents the gold - or rather bronze - standard in cymbal making. Seriously, Avedis Zildjian may have been trying to make gold, but he did even better when he formulated what's arguably the best cymbal material on the planet. We've played virtually every type of Zildjian cymbal out there, and you won't find anyone at Sweetwater who wouldn't happily recommend their instruments to you, plus their sticks and other accessories are also pretty sweet. Whether you're grabbing your first S or ZBT pack or have saved up for the A or K series cymbals you've always wanted, Sweetwater is your source for all things Zildjian.

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