K Custom 19" Hybrid Crash
Group: Crashes
Type: Hybrid Crash
Size: 19 Inch
Series: K Custom
Weight: 1656g, 1660g, 1753g, 1835g
Median Weight: 1707g (n=4)
Years of production: 2006 - Present
Sound file: K Custom 19" Hybrid Crash
K Custom 19" Hybrid Crash
K Custom 19" Hybrid Crash
K Custom 19" Hybrid Crash
K Custom 19" Hybrid Crash
K Custom 19" Hybrid Crash
K Custom 19" Hybrid Crash
K Custom 19" Hybrid Crash
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Review: "Cymbal makers are always looking for new ways to give their customers more sound options. The “Hybrid” refers to the body of the cymbal being treated differently at the inner region vs. the outer region. In this case, the Zildjian 19″ K Custom Hybrid Crash Cymbal is hammered near the bell, and hammered as well as lathed at the perimeter.
The crash is intense, giving the impression of a medium/heavy cymbal, but is classified by Zildjian as being thin, and has a very long sustain, also characteristic of a heavier cymbal. Zildjian states that this effect is due to the unlathed bell. Riding the two body regions gives two very different sounds, one that has plenty of wash (the outer region), and one that has a dry sound with a strong ping (near the bell). The bell itself sounds rather dry, similar to the body near the bell.
In the close-up photo, you can see that the bell is not hammered or lathed, the inner region near the bell is hammered but not lathed, and the outer region is hammered and lathed."
Review written by John E. Johnson, Jr. ("Zildjian 19″ K Custom Hybrid Crash Cymbal", hometheaterhifi.com, June 6, 2011)
Review: "Both the 17" and 19" crashes have a full, warm and almost orchestral tone, but the first thing that struck us was the apparent difference between the two cymbals. Crashing the 17" produced a rather soft and warm sound, almost as if striking with a felt beater. But the 19" was toppier and more aggressive. We were at a loss to explain this until we noticed that the 17" has a rather small bell in proportion to its overall diameter, while the 19" has a large bell, similar in proportion to the ride's bell.
This brings home how shape and finish definitely alter the sound character of a cymbal. A bigger bell makes the cymbal louder and more strident, while, according to Zildjian, the unlathed section helps control the wash and sustain. So, crash either cymbal near the edge for a dark, warm and sustained whoosh, then smash either cymbal with the shoulder of the stick on the brilliant central surface to get a harder, shorter explosion."
Review written by The MusicRadar Team ("Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Ride 20" review", musicradar.com, December 11, 2007)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Tré Cool, Stephen Perkins
