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The A Series Rock crash cymbal is very high pitched with extreme projection.
Zildjian A Series Rock Crash Cymbal 18 in.
Zildjian A Series Rock Crash Cymbal 18 in.
Zildjian A Series Rock Crash Cymbal 18 in.

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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 The cymbal has previously been replaced by Zildjian.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.

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  • yes4sure!

    5

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    submitteda year ago

    byStang

    fromPortland, OR

    Loud, bright, heavy sound for hard hitting drummers who are influenced by drummers like Dave Grohl.

  • BEST crash cymbal for hard rock/metal!!

    5

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    submitted2 years ago

    byToonces the Driving Cat

    fromConnecticut

    I have two...a 16" and an 18" on either side of my kit and for hard rock and metal, I've never heard or played a better crash cymbal. While the A Zildjian Rock Crash is legendary for its explosive cutting power, it is also a musically good sounding cymbal, with its high pitch and brightness which makes for a great sounding tone. And, of course, it's more than adequate power can easily cut through the sound of any group, no matter how loud, even with Marshall stacks and Ampeg SVTs. In terms of power, playability, and tone, this one delivers in megatons.

  • Amazing

    5

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    submitted3 years ago

    byDJ

    fromStormville, NY

    Amazing. Love zildjian products

  • Yes

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    submitted3 years ago

    byDave

    fromMaryland

    I have always zildjian cymbals because of quality sound.

  • Zildjian really hit the mark with this cymbal.

    5

    submitted9 years ago

    byBlakeTheDrummer

    fromOmaha, Nebraska

    Crisp, excellent sound, this cymbal has the best sound (in my opinion) of any crash cymbal out there. As you can tell by the name of this cymbal, it is made for rock drummers, but in my opinion the only genre it doesn't fit into is jazz. For the price (under $270) I think it's a great deal. Regarding the quality of the cymbal, it has gone beyond my expectations. I received this cymbal for my birthday in early 2016, and after I played it for the first time I fell in love with it. I had been previously been playing a Meinl 16" HCS crash (at the time I had the HCS crash and that was my only crash and the 18" rock crash was my second one) and I found myself hitting the Zildjian more than my hi-hats. The sturdiness of the cymbal really impressed me; even after almost a year and countless hits, it still sounds almost brand new. It also has a beautiful, long decay and In my opinion, is better than any "Avedis" crash out there. Because of the success of this cymbal, I decided to get another cymbal from the "A" line: the 17" A medium-thin crash. ( which I think, pairs quite nicely with the 18" rock crash) In conclusion, I believe that the crash is valuable asset to any drummers' arsenal of cymbals. As for shipping, since it was for my birthday, I don't know if the shipping was on time. If it does ever crack (I don't expect it to for the next 4-5 years) I would definitely get this cymbal again. If you have any questions regarding the cymbal, leave a comment and I'll get back to you.

  • This Cymbal is Unique

    5

    submitted15 years ago

    byDylan Fink

    fromPalm Beach Gardens

    This cymbal, i just have to say is REALLY LOUD, you can hit the center of it to make a bell sound of a ride, its definitly the loudest piece in my set and i dont try to hit it hard, its really that loud... i like the cymbal though, its probably one of my favorite crashes is my set

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