Smaller crash cymbals

PorkPieGuy said:

So to @Cmdr. Ross, if you are looking for a short-sustain sort of "big splash" sound of a cymbal, then this will work. However, if you are looking for something lower volume, go with big, dark, and thin. Hope this helps!

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It most certainly does. The smaller crash is for my Tama Cocktail Jam kit to go with the 18" ride. It's one half of a marching band cymbal set, so it's very thick & heavy. With the right amount of dampening gels, it's a good sound.

These two together will give me what I need for a smaller set up.

My 15" K Custom Dark plays well with my 1990's vintage 17 and 19" A Medium crashes. I'm a basement dweller now, but it worked fine for semi-acoustic gigs in small venues. It has just enough bite but gets out of the way quickly - and doesn't duplicate my old 10" K Splash.

I know a drummer that uses a 90s/2000s A fast crash and the rides on it too, must say it works great for jazz.