Custom Drums & Percussion

The A Custom Medium Ride has extremely clear stick definition a... more

The A Custom Medium Ride has extremely clear stick definition and a shimmering spread with exceptional cutting power. less

Dark, warm, lush...gorgeous­. Recreating the classic "old K" sou... more

Dark, warm, lush...gorgeous­. Recreating the classic "old K" sound with the same dry overtones and smooth decay similar to the Ride cymbals that have proved so popular. Fast, full-bodied response with an exceptional "vintage" feel. Played by: Al Foster Will Kennedy Perry Wilson Christophe Deschamps Greg Hutchinson and more... less

Ultra-dry stick sound. Very little but dry undertones. Unlathed... more

Ultra-dry stick sound. Very little but dry undertones. Unlathed and unpolished top and bottom. less

With longer sustain and a lower pitch than its 18" counterpart,... more

With longer sustain and a lower pitch than its 18" counterpart, the Custom Session Ride features a clean articulate stick sound, controllable wash with complex, dark overtones, a bright cutting bell and dry short crashes. Recently introduced, the popular Session series is the culmination of several years work between Steve Gadd and the Zildjian Sound Lab to duplicate his classic and sought-after cymbal sound. 14" HiHats and 18" Ride were modeled directly after Steve's personal cymbals with ... less

The Zildjian A Custom Crash is natural and bright with great ov... more

The Zildjian A Custom Crash is natural and bright with great overtones. It delivers the modern, sophisticated sound you expect from the world leader in cymbal manufacturing. Developed with the assistance of Vinnie Colaiuta, A Customs are made using radical rotary hammering techniques; thin weights; and a striking, brilliant finish for crisp, sweet, sophisticated sound. less

Designed with one of Japan's top drummer's Akira Jimbo. Unlathe... more

Designed with one of Japan's top drummer's Akira Jimbo. Unlathed, buffed center provides defined stick attack and strong bell. Outside lathed edge increases spread and crashability. less

These cymbals were designed with Steve Gadd and feature his dis... more

These cymbals were designed with Steve Gadd and feature his distinctive cymbal sound. Steve worked with the Zildjian Sound Lab for several years to reproduce the classic and sought-after sound of his cymbals. Hi-hats feature a 13-15/16" medium-weight top, 14" medium-thin bottom, and have a sharp, defined "chick." Like Gadd himself, the K Custom Session cymbals are versatile enough for any playing and recording situation. less

Bright ping sound. Exceptional stick definition with minimal ov... more

Bright ping sound. Exceptional stick definition with minimal overtone build-up. Loud, cutting bell. less

Zildjian K Custom High-Definition Hi-Hat Cymbal Pair 14"

Alloy: 80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver. Exclusive compute... more

Alloy: 80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver. Exclusive computer-contro­lled Z Custom hammering with unique hammer shapes. Fine latching pattern of narrow, symmetrical grooves. Brilliant finish. Explodes with vitality. Bright, piercing, pronounced volume. less

A Custom cymbals deliver a sophisticated expression of classic ... more

A Custom cymbals deliver a sophisticated expression of classic Zildjian A Series sounds. They feature thinner weights and radically innovative hammering. less

A brand new Ride created with Zildjian's radical hammering and ... more

A brand new Ride created with Zildjian's radical hammering and lathing techniques. This unique cymbal maintains the dryness of the crash while offering a cutting stick sound. The new 21" size is ideal for Jazz and modern electronic music. Played by: Horacio Hernandez Steve Smith Zach Danziger Perry Wilson Greg Hutchinson and more... less

Loud, powerful crash with stronger high-end.

This 14 in. Hi-Hat produces a delicate stick sound with clean "... more

This 14 in. Hi-Hat produces a delicate stick sound with clean "chick." The A Series concentrates on an exclusive range of sounds drawn from the A Zildjian palette, but adds radical new rotary hammering techniques, exclusive to Zildjian, and special thin weights create a sophisticated sound quality reminiscent of cymbals from the 40's and 50's. less