{"product_id":"17-a-zildjian-medium-thin-crash","title":"Zildjian A 17\" Medium Thin Crash","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThat Sweet Spot Between Responsive and Powerful\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 17\" size is a particularly useful one. \u003ccite index=\"19-3\"\u003eIt delivers a bright crash in an incredibly versatile and responsive medium-thin weight, with a stronger high-end than the Thin Crash.\u003c\/cite\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast From Zildjian's Secret Alloy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"15-5\"\u003eEach Zildjian cast bronze cymbal is individually cast from the secret Zildjian alloy formulated over 380 years ago.\u003c\/cite\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"2-6\"\u003eThey're extremely sensitive to your particular touch and style yet capable of producing as much volume as your music demands.\u003c\/cite\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Finish, Timeless Response\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"2-1\"\u003eThis cymbal carries a traditional finish\u003c\/cite\u003e — the classic look that has appeared on stages and in studios across virtually every genre of music. 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