K Custom 14" Special Dry Hihat

Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Special Dry Hihat
Size: 14 Inch
Series: K Custom
Weight: Top: 864g / Bottom: 1413g

Top: 882g / Bottom: 1368g

Top: 882g / Bottom: 1413g

Top: 888g / Bottom: 1340g

Top: 926g / Bottom: 1326g

Top: 947g / Bottom: 1362g

Top: 990g / Bottom: 1320g (2002 Serial Numbers)

Years of production: 2001* - 2008
Sound file: K Custom 14" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 14" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 14" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 14" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 14" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 14" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 14" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 14" Special Dry Hi-Hat
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: :These hi-hat cymbals are sure to attract visual attention. They look like small, circular shields that were abused in battle during a medieval war! But when it comes to cymbals, beauty is in the ear of the beholder, and these are some of the sweetest-sounding 14" hi-hats you’re likely to find. Their hammering is the same as is used on the K Custom Special Dry ride: a combination of K Custom and Re-Mix hammering processes. The cymbals are fully lathed underneath but “scored” on top, using a new lathing tool and technique.
These “ugly ducklings” were developed with the help of jazz drummer Greg Hutchinson (Joshua Redman). They produce a deep, full-bodied sound, and they have a dark, warm tone that gives a fat “chick” sound when they’re played with the foot pedal. The initial tone quality reminded me of the classic Steve Gadd hi-hat sound. It’s a dry tone that allows for solid stick articulation when the hats are played closed. This is a highly versatile pair of hi-hats with superior sound qualities that will work well for many musical styles."
Review written by Mike Haid ("Zildjian Mixed Bag - A Little Something For Everyone", Modern Drummer, May 2002, p. 41)
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Source:
(*) "New And Notable - Customizing Your Sound - Zildjian K Custom Dark Splashes And Special Dry Hi-Hats" (Modern Drummer, November 2001, p. 43)