Zildjian K Custom Dark Crash 17" Crash Cymbal
The K Custom Dark Crash 17" is a thin, dark, full-bodied crash cymbal with a quick, bright attack that fades fast. What sets it apart from other K crashes is its drier character, which keeps accents crisp even in dense playing.
What sets it apart
- A dark, full-bodied crash
- Quick, bright attack
- Over-hammered for a faster decay
- Thin and light, full of nuance
Drier than most Ks
On Zildjian's Sound Lab, every K Custom Dark Crash rates 6 for dryness, twice as much as most classic K crashes. That comes from the hammering added after lathing: the sound stays dark and full, but it closes down sooner.
Why 17"
At 17", brightness is 5, definition and sustain are 7. It is a transition size: more breadth than a 16", more speed than an 18". It works as a single crash for a drummer who plays hard without wanting a large cymbal.
Specifications
| Diameter | 17" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Thin |
| Series | K Custom |
| Brightness | 5/10 |
| Dryness | 6/10 |
| Definition | 7/10 |
| Sustain | 7/10 |
What it's for
- Single crash on a fusion or funk kit
- Studio work, for dry, controlled accents
- A second crash between a 16" and an 18"
Compared with other manufacturers
These dark 17" crashes from other makers also aim for a controlled sound:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Custom Dark Crash | 17" | Dark, dry, full |
| Paiste | Masters Dark Crash | 17" | Light, dark, medium sustain |
| Sabian | HHX Complex Thin Crash | 17" | Thin |
| Dream | Bliss Crash | 17" | Dark, soft wash |
Frequently asked questions
- K Custom Dark Crash 17" or 18"?
- The 18" is lower (brightness 4) and climbs to 8 for both definition and sustain. The 17" stays a little livelier and quicker. Same dryness (6) for both.
- K Custom Dark Crash or K Dark Thin Crash?
- They are two different lines. The K Dark Thin is a classic K, dark and responsive, rated 3 for dryness. The over-hammered K Custom Dark is clearly drier (6) and more controlled.
- How heavy is the K Custom Dark Crash 17"?
- Zildjian lists it as thin. The maker does not publish a weight in grams for this model.
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