Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Crash 18" Crash Cymbal
The K Custom Special Dry Crash 18" is a thin crash cymbal with a dry, funky, earthy sound and a fast attack that shuts down almost at once. It is for the drummer who wants raw, gritty accents that leave no haze behind them.
What sets it apart
- The original dry cymbal, reworked for today's styles
- Dry, funky sound with lots of dirt
- Fast attack
- Shuts down quickly, for an accent with personality
The original dry cymbal, revisited
Zildjian presents the K Custom Special Dry as its original dry cymbal, remastered for modern musical styles. The maker describes it as raw and earthy: no polished sparkle, but a rough, almost dirty grain with an unmistakably funky character.
The middle of the series
Offered in 16", 18" and 20", the Special Dry keeps a dryness of 8 on the Sound Lab across the board. The 18" sits in the centre: brightness 4, definition 5, sustain 6. Fuller than the 16", quicker than the 20".
Specifications
| Diameter | 18" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Thin |
| Series | K Custom |
| Brightness | 4/10 |
| Dryness | 8/10 |
| Definition | 5/10 |
| Sustain | 6/10 |
What it's for
- Live funk, hip-hop and neo-soul
- Studio work, for dry accents that don't cloud the mix
- A second crash with a raw character
Compared with other manufacturers
These 18" crashes from other makers also aim for a dry or short sound:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Custom Special Dry Crash | 18" | Dry, funky, earthy |
| Sabian | Stratus Dry Crash | 18" | Thin, dark timbre, soft volume |
| Paiste | Signature Mellow Crash | 18" | Light, mid colour, short sustain |
| Paiste | PST X Swiss Thin Crash | 18" | Light, mid colour, short sustain |
Frequently asked questions
- Are dry cymbals quieter?
- Not necessarily. Dryness describes how long the sound lasts, not how loud it is. According to Zildjian, volume depends mainly on diameter and weight; a dry crash simply stops sooner.
- What are dry cymbals good for?
- Crisp accents that don't pile up when you crash often. They suit funk, hip-hop and studio work, where a long wash clutters the mix.
- Special Dry Crash 16", 18" or 20"?
- The 16" is the liveliest (brightness 6) and the shortest; the 20" the lowest (2), with 8 for definition and sustain. The 18" is the compromise between the two.
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