K Custom 18" Special Dry Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Special Dry Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: K Custom
Weight: 1202g, 1204g, 1222g, 1227g, 1232g, 1253g, 1256g, 1264g, 1266g, 1268g, 1286g
Median Weight: 1253g (n=11)
Years of production: 2004 - 2006; 2017 - Present
Sound file: K Custom 18" Special Dry Crash
K Custom 18" Special Dry Crash
K Custom 18" Special Dry Crash
K Custom 18" Special Dry Crash
K Custom 18" Special Dry Crash
K Custom 18" Special Dry Crash
K Custom 18" Special Dry Crash
K Custom 18" Special Dry Crash
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Deeper pitch, less definition, and a higher build-up of overtones describes the 18" crash in relation to the others. Another characteristic of note is that the overall volume is louder in relation to the smaller sizes, but the quick decay still remains.

The 18" is the only size with a bell worth noting. While the bells on the other sizes are small and don't particularly lend themselves to bell-oriented patterns, the bell on the 18" is well-defined and very articulate. Pleasant overtones build throughout the body of the cymbal when the bell is struck repeatedly,"

Review written by Paul Bielewicz ("Product Close-Up - Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Crashes - Positively Arid", November 2004, p. 33)

Review: "The 18" crash is probably the most dry of the collection, almost vanishing into the mix as soon as it has been struck. This works well on one hand, giving it an almost pre-mixed or EQ’d sound, although in a live context it takes a bit of getting used to. You really have to embrace ‘the dirt’ to get on board with this crash, but some players will absolutely love it."

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)

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