Zildjian K Custom Hybrid HiHats 14-1/4" Hi-Hat Cymbal Pair
The K Custom Hybrid HiHats 14-1/4" is a pair of hi-hat cymbals that blends darkness and brilliance, with a warmer "chick" and wash than a classic Mastersound hi-hat. Its unlathed inner surface keeps the wash in check, which makes it as comfortable in the studio as on stage.
What sets it apart
- Designed with Japanese drummer Akira Jimbo
- Brilliant and traditional surface, "darkness with brilliance"
- Reverse Mastersound hammering on the bottom
- Warmer "chick" and wash
A bottom hammered in reverse
The bottom gets hammering that Zildjian calls "hybrid": a reverse Mastersound. That geometry increases the contact area between the two cymbals when they close. The stated result: a warmer "chick" and wash than with normal Mastersound hammering.
Wash under control
The inner part of the bottom is unlathed, which helps control wash and sustain. On the Sound Lab, the pair rates 5 for brightness, 6 for definition and 5 for sustain; the bottom alone climbs to 8 for definition. A balanced hi-hat that doesn't spill over on mic.
Specifications
| Diameter | 14-1/4" |
|---|---|
| Contents | Pair (top and bottom) |
| Weight | Medium-thin top, medium bottom |
| Finish | Brilliant and traditional |
| Series | K Custom |
| Brightness | 5/10 |
| Dryness | 4/10 |
| Definition | 6/10 |
| Sustain | 5/10 |
What it's for
- Studio work, for a warm, controlled hi-hat
- Stage use in pop, fusion and gospel
- A complete K Custom Hybrid setup
Compared with other manufacturers
No other maker offers a 14-1/4"; these 14" pairs aim for a similar role:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Custom Hybrid HiHats | 14-1/4" | Warm, controlled |
| Sabian | HHX Evolution Hats | 14" | Medium top, heavy bottom |
| Paiste | Signature Dark Energy Hats Mark I | 14" | Medium, dark, medium sustain |
| Dream | Energy Hi-Hats | 14" | Bright, articulate |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the standard hi-hat size?
- 14" is the most common size. This pair measures 14-1/4": a quarter inch more, which keeps the same role while standing out a little.
- What is Mastersound hammering?
- It is a type of hammering Zildjian applies to the bottom of some hi-hats. The Hybrid reverses it, which increases the contact area between the two cymbals and warms up both the "chick" and the wash.
- Does it come in 13-1/4"?
- Zildjian's current catalogue offers the K Custom Hybrid HiHats in 14-1/4" only, as a pair or as a top or bottom sold separately.
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