Zildjian A0268 18" Avedis Fast Crash
Explosive Attack with Rapid, Musical Decay
The Zildjian A0268 18" Avedis Fast Crash is designed for drummers who want a larger crash sound that still responds with lightning speed. True to the Fast Crash family, it delivers a strong initial attack followed by an exceptionally smooth, fast decay, making it ideal for accents that need impact without excessive wash. Its thinner weight and newly refined bell design give it a bright, full-bodied crash that opens instantly – even at softer dynamics – while maintaining the classic, shimmering A-Series character.
Bright, Buttery Feel with Effortless Playability
This 18" cymbal offers a larger, deeper voice than its smaller Fast Crash counterparts, yet retains the soft, "buttery" feel that makes the series so playable. The traditional finish preserves the authentic Avedis tone – smooth, musical and versatile. Whether used for powerful accents, dynamic builds or quick-decaying crash swells, the A0268 excels in pop, rock, fusion, worship and studio settings where clarity and speed matter.
Key Features
- Immediate crash response with very fast decay
- Thin weight for quick opening and expressive sensitivity
- Bright, full-bodied tone with a smooth, controlled fade
- "Buttery" playing feel for effortless dynamics
- Traditional finish and refined bell design for clarity and projection
Who Is This For?
- Drummers needing fast-responding crash accents with bigger tonal depth
- Live performers seeking clear, quick-decay crashes that won’t clutter the mix
- Studio musicians requiring clean, bright, expressive crash textures
- Pop, rock, worship, funk, and fusion drummers needing responsive dynamics
- Players wanting a versatile A-Series crash with immediate playability
Specifications
- Product-Type: Crash Cymbal
- Size: 18" / 45.72cm
- Weight: Thin / Fast Crash (paper-thin behaviour),
- Material: Cast Bronze (A-Series alloy)
- Finish: Traditional
- Bell Size: Small (Fast Crash bell design)
- Profile: Medium
- Pitch: Deeper than 16", still bright/mid overall
- Sound: Strong attack, bright/mid tonality, fast decay
- Sustain: Short
