That Sweet Spot Between Responsive and Powerful
There's a reason so many drummers reach for the A Zildjian Medium Thin Crash. It sits right in the middle of the weight spectrum — not so thin that it vanishes in a mix, not so heavy that it takes effort to open up. Hit it softly and you get a controlled, musical accent. Hit it hard and it blooms into a full, cutting crash that carries.
The 17" size is a particularly useful one. It delivers a bright crash in an incredibly versatile and responsive medium-thin weight, with a stronger high-end than the Thin Crash. That extra bit of body and projection compared to a Thin crash makes it work especially well when you need the cymbal to cut through a fuller band mix without turning to a heavier, slower-responding piece.
Whether you're building out your first serious setup or filling a gap in an already mature cymbal rig, this crash covers a lot of ground.
Cast From Zildjian's Secret Alloy
Each Zildjian cast bronze cymbal is individually cast from the secret Zildjian alloy formulated over 380 years ago. That's not marketing fluff — the specific composition of that alloy is a genuine trade secret that has remained in the family for centuries, and it's a big part of what gives A Zildjian cymbals their characteristic sound.
They're extremely sensitive to your particular touch and style yet capable of producing as much volume as your music demands. That dynamic range — from a whisper-quiet brush to a full-bore crash accent — is one of the defining qualities players keep coming back to.
Traditional Finish, Timeless Response
This cymbal carries a traditional finish — the classic look that has appeared on stages and in studios across virtually every genre of music. It's not a flashy brilliant-polished surface; it has the warm, natural appearance that suits the A series character.
Medium Thin Crashes project with a stronger high-end tonality than Thin Crashes, and open up easily for a quick response. That quick opening means you're not fighting the cymbal to get it to speak — it responds when you want it to, right at the point of contact.
Product Features:
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Series: A Zildjian — one of the most established cymbal lines in drumming history
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Size: 17 inches
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Weight: Medium Thin — responsive and versatile across dynamic ranges
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Material: Cast bronze using Zildjian's proprietary secret alloy
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Finish: Traditional
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Sound Character: Bright crash with stronger high-end tonality than a Thin Crash
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Response: Opens up easily for quick attack and natural decay
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SKU / Model #: A0231
Brand: Zildjian
Model: A Zildjian 17" Medium Thin Crash
SKU: A0231
Condition: New
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