Zildjian
Zildjian K Sweet 17" Crash Cymbal
Zildjian K Sweet 17" crash: dark and sweet, one notch lower than the 16", ideal as a second crash.
The K Sweet 17" Crash is a dark, sweet crash cymbal, one notch lower than the 16". It often serves as a second crash: close enough to the 16" to stay in the same sound family, different enough that you hear two distinct voices.
What sets it apart
- Brightness of 6 out of 10, one notch below the 16"
- Definition and sustain rated 4 out of 10
- Fast attack, unlathed bell
- Traditional K-style hammering
One inch that makes a second voice
Between 16" and 17", the difference looks small. On the Sound Lab scale, though, every measure moves by one point: brightness drops to 6, definition and sustain rise to 4. Placed on each side of the kit, the two crashes form a duo where the 17" answers the 16", a little lower and a little longer.
Specifications
| Diameter | 17" |
|---|---|
| Bell | Unlathed |
| Hammering | Traditional K style |
| Series | K Sweet |
| Brightness | 6/10 |
| Dryness | 3/10 |
| Definition | 4/10 |
| Sustain | 4/10 |
What it's for
- A second crash next to a 16"
- A single crash for a jazz or soul kit
- Studio work, when the crash has to stay soft
Compared with other manufacturers
These 17" crashes from other makers also offer a dark, supple sound:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Sweet Crash | 17" | Dark, one notch lower |
| Sabian | HHX Complex Thin Crash | 17" | Crosses styles easily |
| Paiste | Masters Dark Crash | 17" | Quick response, soft feel |
| Dream | Eclipse Crash | 17" | Lathed shoulder, raw body |
| Dream | Dark Matter Bliss Paper Thin Crash | 17" | Refired, instant response |
Frequently asked questions
- K Sweet or classic K?
- Zildjian describes the K Sweet collection as a way to take the traditional K sound in another direction: dark, sweet and highly responsive colours.
- Where should you put a second crash?
- Usually on the ride side, to answer the main crash placed near the hi-hat. A 17" like this one naturally complements a 16".
- What does a K Sweet Crash sound like?
- Like a dark, warm burst that opens quickly, without the piercing top of a bright crash. At 17", the sound stays short and soft.
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