Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Crash 20" Crash Cymbal
The K Custom Special Dry Crash 20" is a large, thin crash cymbal, very dark and very dry, that gives a broad, low accent and then goes quiet quickly. It is the deepest version of the Special Dry series, for those who want breadth without a tail.
What sets it apart
- Brightness of 2 out of 10, very dark
- Dryness of 8, like the whole series
- Definition and sustain of 8
- Raw, earthy sound with a fast attack
A big crash that goes quiet fast
A 20" crash usually spreads for a long time. The Special Dry keeps its dryness of 8 at this size: the accent opens wide, low and full of grain, then pulls back. On the Sound Lab it still reaches 8 for definition and sustain, because its surface gives it body.
The darkest in the series
With a brightness of 2, it is the darkest Special Dry. It pairs well with a dark, dry ride for a whole setup with a raw sound, built for the modern styles Zildjian targets with this range.
Specifications
| Diameter | 20" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Thin |
| Series | K Custom |
| Brightness | 2/10 |
| Dryness | 8/10 |
| Definition | 8/10 |
| Sustain | 8/10 |
What it's for
- A big, dark crash in funk, soul and hip-hop
- Main crash in a dry setup
- Studio work, for a broad accent that doesn't spill over
Compared with other manufacturers
These large 20" crashes from other makers also go for a dark sound:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Custom Special Dry Crash | 20" | Very dark, very dry |
| Sabian | Stratus Dry Crash | 20" | Thin, dark timbre, soft volume |
| Paiste | Masters Extra Thin | 20" | Light, dark, medium sustain |
| Dream | Dark Matter Bliss Crash Ride | 20" | Gritty stick sound, earthy wash |
Frequently asked questions
- What makes a cymbal dry?
- Mostly the hammering. Zildjian explains that irregular hammering adds dryness, and that extra strikes after lathing further reduce overtones and shorten the decay.
- Dry or "wet" cymbal?
- A "wet" cymbal leaves a long wash after each stroke; a dry cymbal stops quickly. The first fills the space, the second leaves room for the other instruments.
- Special Dry Crash 18" or 20"?
- The 20" is much darker (2 versus 4) and more defined (8 versus 5). The 18" opens faster and is easier to fit into a small setup.
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