Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Crash 19" Crash Cymbal
The K Custom Hybrid Crash 19" is a large, thin crash cymbal with a hybrid finish, the darkest and most defined in its range. It delivers broad, readable accents, with enough precision to play a light pattern on it.
What sets it apart
- The darkest Hybrid crash (brightness 3)
- Definition of 9 out of 10, the highest in the range
- Sustain of 7, for broad accents
- Hybrid finish and unlathed bell
At the far end of the range
The 19" is the largest K Custom Hybrid Crash. On the Sound Lab, it has the lowest brightness (3), the highest definition (9) and the longest sustain (7). It is a crash that draws every stroke, even when played softly.
A crash you can also play
That high definition opens up a second use: holding a light pattern with the tip of the stick, during a bridge for example. It is still a thin crash, but its clarity gives it a margin that blurrier crashes lack.
Specifications
| Diameter | 19" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Thin |
| Finish | Hybrid (brilliant inside, traditional outside) |
| Series | K Custom |
| Brightness | 3/10 |
| Dryness | 3/10 |
| Definition | 9/10 |
| Sustain | 7/10 |
What it's for
- A low, defined second crash
- Choruses and bridges that call for a broad accent
- Light patterns played on the crash
Compared with other manufacturers
These 19" crashes from other makers also go for breadth:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Custom Hybrid Crash | 19" | Dark, very defined |
| Sabian | HHX Evolution Crash | 19" | Thin |
| Sabian | HHX Legacy Crash | 19" | Thin |
| Paiste | 2002 Thin Crash | 19" | Light, mid colour, medium sustain |
| Dream | Energy Crash | 19" | Bright, quick decay |
Frequently asked questions
- K Custom Hybrid Crash 18" or 19"?
- The 19" is darker (3 versus 4), more defined (9 versus 8) and longer (7 versus 6). The 18" speaks a little faster. As a pair, they complement each other well.
- Can you play a pattern on a 19" crash?
- On this one, yes, for a light pattern: its definition of 9 keeps strokes readable. For a pattern sustained through a whole song, a ride stays steadier.
- Why the "Hybrid" name?
- Because of its finish: brilliant inside, traditional outside. Zildjian sees it as a way to join darkness and brilliance in a single cymbal.
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