Custom Crash
A look at what is currently available on eBay
 Avedis ZILDJIAN CUSTOM 17" 43cm CRASH Cymbal EXCELLENT!!! USA US $99.99 
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 New PIAA P-100 Crash Bar Lights Kits Harley Custom US $395.95
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 VULCAN VN 900 CUSTOM HIGHWAY ENGINE GUARD CRASH BAR US $89.99
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 NEW Meinl SOUNDCASTE Custom 18 In Medium Crash Cymbal US $229.00
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 Zildjian K Custom Hybrid 17" Crash Drumset Cymbal US $228.49
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 14" ZILDJIAN (A Custom) Crash Cymbal US $69.99
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 Zildjian K 17" custom dark crash cymbal US $42.03
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 Zildjian A20513 15" A Custom Crash Brilliant US $170.96
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 Zildjian A Custom EFX Crash Cymbal 18 Brand New Like O-Zone US $152.50
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 Zildjian A Custom 16" Crash Cymbal - New US $150.00
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 Zildjian A Custom 16" Projection Crash Cymbal - New US $150.00
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 dale earnhardt crash car 2001 custom US $200.00
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Should I buy a cracked zildjian a custom cymbal?
I have found several on ebay that have minor cracks. They are generally cheap too (around $30-$40) when a normal a custom costs around $200. Should I go for it? I currently don't have any crash cymbals and I have heard a cracked nice cymbal would sound better than a regular crappy cymbal.
Cracked cymbals rarely sound as good as a well made new one - especially with Zildjians! I've known a few drummers, and heard the difference, from new to small crack to big crack... cracks do not great tone make.
I would not buy a cracked cymbal - as others have said, it's just a matter of (brief!) time until that thing busts. I wouldn't buy something that might bust in the middle of a gig.... I would say go for a cheaper new one or save up for the good stuff. I'm also not keen on trying to fix broken cymbals. =)
That said, I'm just a guitar player. (grin) I found some links for you of drummers talking about it. It sounds like it really depends on the severity of the crack.
I like the soldering idea - if you're not shelling out huge wads of cash and you can accept the idea that none of this may actually result in a usable cymbal maybe it would be worth it, if only for the experience.
Good luck!
Saul
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