Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Cymbal Pack (14" Hi-Hats, 16" and 18" Crashes, 21" Ride)
This K Custom Special Dry pack gathers four cymbals with a dry, funky sound: 14" hi-hats, 16" and 18" crashes and a 21" ride. Every stroke attacks fast, keeps its grit, then shuts down almost at once.
What sets it apart
- Four Special Dry models picked to work together
- Fast attack and plenty of "dirt"
- Sound that shuts down quickly, with no haze
- Natural finish, raw and earthy
A whole setup that decays fast
A single dry cymbal on a kit stands out like an effect. Four of them change the character of the whole setup: hi-hats, crashes and ride all speak short. Notes don't pile up, even in a busy groove, and the low end of the mix stays clear for the bass and kick drum.
A 21" ride at the centre
The ride in this pack measures 21", an inch more than the usual size. According to Zildjian, a larger diameter brings more volume and a lower pitch. Here the dryness of the series keeps that extra in check: the pattern stays clean.
Specifications
| Hi-hats | K Custom Special Dry 14" (pair) |
|---|---|
| Crashes | K Custom Special Dry 16" and 18" |
| Ride | K Custom Special Dry 21" |
| Finish | Natural |
| Family | K Zildjian |
What it's for
- Funk, hip-hop and R&B played live
- Recording, for cymbals that don't spill over
- Drummers who want a fully dry kit
Compared with other manufacturers
These sets from other makers also aim for a controlled or dry sound:
| Manufacturer | Set | Diameters | Stated timbre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Custom Special Dry Pack | 14", 16", 18", 21" | Dry, funky, earthy |
| Sabian | Stratus Dry Performance Set | 15", 19", 22" | Dark, controlled sustain |
| Sabian | Stratus Performance Set | 15", 19", 22" | Bright-dark |
| Sabian | HHX Performance Set | 14", 16", 18", 21" | B20 bronze, thin crashes |
Frequently asked questions
- How do you care for natural-finish cymbals?
- Just wipe them. Zildjian asks that no cymbal cleaner or any other product be used on a natural finish, which could come out altered. A clean, dry cloth after each session is enough to lift fingerprints.
- How many cymbals does a drum set need?
- The basics are hi-hats, a crash and a ride. This pack adds a second crash, which gives two accent colours: the brighter 16" and the fuller 18".
- What size ride cymbal should I get?
- 20" is the usual starting point. The 21" in this pack adds volume and a little depth, while staying dry thanks to its Special Dry character.
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