Paul Francis Custom CYMBAL CRAFTSMAN EAK CRASH 16” 1160 g Clean Look & Tone PERFECT! WAVY EAK SURFACE

Here’s an absolutely glorious sounding 16” Crash that has a shimmering CLEAN and GOLDEN tone. And it’s in amazing shape. From the man who made all those Zildjians…. and you can hear it before you buy!  No guessing. 

Paul Francis CYMBAL CRAFTSMAN EAK STYLE 16” CRASH at 1160 grams. And dammit does this 16” sound spectacular! 

Hand made and signed by Paul Francis under the bell.

That opening attack is magnificent. And it decays fairly quickly so it gets out of the way. Has a clean and clear Paiste adjacent tone but with more warmth. Cuts exceptionally well without clanking. 

Very EAK WAVY SURFACE - just like the Early EAK Zildjians of yore - HAND HAMMERED. This 16” has a completely different look and feel than Paul’s’ other creations. 

Clearly hand crafted.  

Blooms full but not overly trashy or complex. Controlled and clean sounding. 

It’s quick, responsive punches with an element of clean control. 

Use it for damn near anything.  Any style. And gig. 

PERFECT CONDITION. And it’s LESS THAN a regular-ass big box store humdrum Zildjian. 

As many of you know, Paul was the wellspring of Zildjian for many decades and is now hand crafting his own creations. And I’ve had the good fortune to acquire this beauty!