Masterwork 18" Custom Thin Crash
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Masterwork
18" Custom Thin Crash
Product Info
Article Number:
318697
Brand:
Masterwork
Model:
18" Custom Thin Crash
Category:
18" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$207.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Masterwork 18' Custom Thin Crash is a beautifully crafted cymbal perfect for players seeking a warm, expressive wash. It's a fantastic choice for jazz, acoustic, and quieter rock styles where subtlety and nuance are key – it won't overpower a smaller kit or a more delicate performance.
Product Description
- Masterwork 18" Custom Thin Crash
- Thin Crash
- Custom series
- Size: 18"
- "Traditional" finish
- Completely handmade in the finest Turkish tradition
- B-25 alloy
- The Allround-Cymbal range
- Impressive sound spectrum and warm basic character with sensitive dynamic characteristics are the essential traits of the Custom Series
PROS
- • B-25 alloy delivers a warm, complex tonal palette.
- • Thin profile provides excellent responsiveness and quick decay.
- • Traditional Turkish hand-hammering creates nuanced sonic character.
- • InTraditionalin finish adds visual appeal and subtly affects tone.
CONS
- • B-25 alloy might lack the bright sizzle some players prefer.
- • Thinness makes it less durable for aggressive playing styles.
- • Sound can be somewhat quiet, needing a louder kit to truly shine.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
18 in
Material
B-25 alloy
Finish
InTraditionalin
Sound Character
Warm, sensitive, dynamic
Weight
Thin
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Frequently Asked Questions
The InTraditionalin finish dampens the cymbal slightly, contributing to the warm, controlled tone and reducing unwanted overtones.
Like all bronze alloys, B-25 can crack with improper care or extreme abuse, but it’s generally considered quite durable if treated with respect.
It offers a warmer, more complex sound than the Zildjian A, and a slightly less shimmering tone than the Sabian AAX, focusing on a more vintage-inspired character.
