Zildjian K Custom Dark Crash 19" Crash Cymbal
The K Custom Dark Crash 19" is a large, thin, dark and dry crash cymbal that delivers broad accents without leaving a haze behind them. It belongs in the second-crash spot, on the ride side, opposite a smaller, livelier crash.
What sets it apart
- A large surface for broad accents
- Dark, full sound, dryness of 6
- Quick attack, short finish
- Thin weight despite the diameter
Breadth without a tail
A 19" crash often has the flaw of its strengths: it fills well, but it lingers. Being over-hammered, the K Custom Dark keeps a dryness of 6 and a sustain of 6 on the Sound Lab. The accent opens wide, then pulls back soon enough to let the next part breathe.
What the Sound Lab says
Zildjian rates the 19" at 4 for brightness and 6 for definition, a notch below the 18" on definition. You choose it for its size and its breath, not for precision: it is more of an ambience crash than a punctuation crash.
Specifications
| Diameter | 19" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Thin |
| Series | K Custom |
| Brightness | 4/10 |
| Dryness | 6/10 |
| Definition | 6/10 |
| Sustain | 6/10 |
What it's for
- Second crash, near the ride
- Choruses that call for a broad but controlled accent
- Fusion, funk and rock with lots of accents
Compared with other manufacturers
These dark 19" crashes from other makers also aim for breadth:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Custom Dark Crash | 19" | Broad, dark, dry |
| Paiste | Masters Dark Crash | 19" | Light, dark, medium sustain |
| Sabian | HHX Complex Thin Crash | 19" | Thin |
| Paiste | Signature Dark Energy Crash Mark I | 19" | Light, dark, long sustain |
| Dream | Dark Matter Bliss Paper Thin Crash | 19" | Instant response |
Frequently asked questions
- K Custom Dark Crash 19" or 20"?
- The 20" is lower (brightness 3) and a little more defined (7). The 19" stays easier to open up and to place. Both keep the same dryness.
- Is it a crash ride?
- No. Zildjian classes it as a thin crash. It can hold a light pattern, but it is built for accents, whereas a crash ride is designed for both roles.
- Where should a second crash go?
- Often on the right, between the toms and the ride, for a right-handed drummer. The main crash stays on the left, near the hi-hat.
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