K Custom 13" Special Dry Hihat

Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Special Dry Hihat
Size: 13 Inch
Series: K Custom
Weight: Top: 797g / Bottom: 1212g

Top: 803g / Bottom: 1250g

Top: 805g / Bottom: 1224g

Top: 807g / Bottom: 1149g

Top: 810g / Bottom: 1226g

Top: 831g / Bottom: 1180g

Bottom: 1175g (2005 Serial Number)

Median Weight: Top: 806g (n=6) / Bottom: 1212g (n=7)
Years of production: 2005* - ?
Sound file: K Custom 13" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 13" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 13" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 13" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 13" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 13" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 13" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 13" Dark Hi-Hat Top over a K Custom 13" Special Dry Hi-Hat Bottom
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The most intriguing items among our review group were the 13" k Custom Special Dry hi-hats. I'd play these dark and chirpy hi-hats in practically any situation.

The cymbals are hammered, lathed, and left unfinished rather than buffed. This treatment gives them a lot of personality and warmth. They have a strong presence without being obnoxious. They also perform well at various degrees of open versus closed, with traits equally applicable to rock, hip-hop, jungle, country, and jazz. And, at 13", they make outstanding auxiliary hi-hats.

Review written by Robin Tolleson ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian A Custom and K Custom Models - Variations On Several Themes", Modern Drummer, July 2005, p. 31)

Review: "Starting with the hi-hats; there is not a great deal between the 13" and 14" models except for the obvious, pitch and length. Both have a softness under stick and of course offer a dry and articulate response.

Digging right into them is satisfying and they’re not particularly loud or cutting so it feels like you can get away with it. Despite the bark of the open sound, they also possess a warmth which is reminiscent of old school big band recordings, particularly when played in a swing context. The chick of the stepped hi-hat doesn’t have lots of volume but still has sufficient impact to cut over the ride and other cymbals."

Review written by Tom Bradley ("Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Cymbals review - Zildjian remasters its Special Dry collection for the modern market", musicradar.com, May 29, 2017)

Review: "The hi-hats are beautiful. The 14”s have a wonderful, almost perfect ‘shurp’ when opened and a musical ‘chick’ with played with either foot or stick. The 15”s, as expected, have a wider sound and lower pitch with a little less definition overall, but are really nice to leave a little open for a dry slushy sound. The natural finish takes away that real cutting, bright frequency that can be so off putting – particularly in the studio. Neither size are particularly loud though, and do require a little heavy handedness if you want volume. This might be just what some players are after though, because you can be really relaxed with your velocities."

Review written by anonymous ("REVIEWED: ZILDJIAN K CUSTOM SPECIAL DRY CYMBALS", mixdownmag.com.au)

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Source:
(*) "Modern Drummer's Great Gear 2005 - Percussion Products Extravaganza" (Modern Drummer, June 2005, p. 66)