Zildjian K Paper Thin Crash 19" Crash Cymbal
The K Paper Thin Crash 19" is among the thinnest crashes in the K family: a dark, explosive burst, a quick decay and a very soft feel under the stick. At 19", it is rated 3 for brightness and 6 for sustain.
What sets it apart
- Paper Thin weight: among the thinnest Ks
- Dark, explosive crash, quick decay
- Reworked three-step hammering
- Very soft feel
The return of Paper Thin
Zildjian was already making Paper Thin cymbals in the 1950s. After years of requests from drummers, the weight class returns to the K family, with three-step hammering that gives the cymbal flexibility and nuances of its own.
The 19"
Sound Lab: 3 for brightness, 4 for dryness, 5 for definition, 6 for sustain. Darker than the 18" (4) and a bit more defined, it keeps the immediate response that such a thin profile gives.
Specifications
| Diameter | 19" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Paper Thin |
| Family | K |
| Brightness | 3/10 |
| Dryness | 4/10 |
| Definition | 5/10 |
| Sustain | 6/10 |
| Reference | K2819 |
What it's for
- Dark crash in jazz, soul and acoustic music
- Soft accents at low volume
- Second crash next to a 17" or 18"
Compared with other manufacturers
These very thin 19" crashes from other makers are comparable:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated feel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Paper Thin Crash | 19" | Very soft, dark |
| Dream | Bliss Paper Thin Crash | 19" | Butter soft |
| Dream | Dark Matter Bliss Paper Thin Crash | 19" | Instant response |
| Paiste | Masters Extra Thin | 19" | Very responsive |
| Sabian | HHX Complex Thin Crash | 19" | Rich, punchy |
Frequently asked questions
- Which Paper Thin crash size should I choose?
- From 18" to 22": the larger the cymbal, the lower and longer it sounds. The 19" stays lively.
- Is such a thin cymbal fragile?
- Zildjian calls them as strong as they are thin; like any thin crash, play it with finesse.
- What does three-step hammering change?
- According to Zildjian, it gives the cymbal its flexibility and finer nuances under the stick.
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