Zildjian K Sweet 16" Crash Cymbal
The K Sweet 16" Crash is a crash cymbal with a dark, sweet sound, the liveliest and fastest in the K Sweet collection. It suits the drummer who loves the warmth of K cymbals but wants a crash that bursts quickly for accents in close succession.
What sets it apart
- The brightest K Sweet Crash, rated 7 out of 10
- Fast attack and great response
- Unlathed bell
- Traditional K-style hammering
What K hammering changes
Zildjian hammers its A and A Custom lines in a symmetrical pattern, which gives a high, bright sound. K cymbals get random hammering instead, recreated by computer-controlled machines: the vibrations travel through disorganized marks, and the sound turns darker and richer in overtones.
At 16", that dark colour stays luminous: the smallest K Sweet keeps a touch of sparkle and dies away fast, with sustain rated 3 out of 10.
Specifications
| Diameter | 16" |
|---|---|
| Bell | Unlathed |
| Hammering | Traditional K style |
| Series | K Sweet |
| Brightness | 7/10 |
| Dryness | 3/10 |
| Definition | 3/10 |
| Sustain | 3/10 |
What it's for
- A fast crash for accents in close succession
- The small crash of a dark kit, in the studio
- Modern jazz, soul and mellow pop
Compared with other manufacturers
At 16", these dark crashes from other makers aim for the same warmth:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Sweet Crash | 16" | Dark, sweet, fast |
| Sabian | HHX Complex Thin Crash | 16" | Rich and punchy |
| Paiste | Masters Dark Crash | 16" | Dark, warm, smoky |
| Dream | Bliss Paper Thin Crash | 16" | Butter-soft feel, quick decay |
| Paiste | Formula 602 Classic Paperthin | 16" | Airy, for delicate playing |
Frequently asked questions
- Zildjian K or A: what is the difference?
- The hammering. According to Zildjian, A cymbals are hammered symmetrically for a bright sound; K cymbals randomly, which darkens the sound and enriches the overtones.
- Are Zildjian K cymbals hand hammered?
- Zildjian now recreates hand hammering with computer-controlled machinery. For K cymbals, the pattern stays random, like a craftsman's.
- Crash on the left or the right?
- For a right-handed drummer, the main crash usually goes on the left, above the hi-hat. A fast 16" like this one belongs there; a larger crash often goes on the right.
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