Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Crash Cymbal

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Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Crash Cymbal, 16 inch, K1216, Main
Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Crash Cymbal, 16 inch, K1216, Main
zZounds Gear Experts Say...
Designed with an un-lathed bell, this crash cymbal from Zildjian plays with a magnificently dark yet piercing tone.

Designed with Akira Jimbo to combine darkness and brilliance. Thin crashes and splashes to project like heavier cymbals due to the un-lathed bell.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

Category: K Custom Series

Type: crashes

Size: 17, 19

Weight: T

Finish: Traditional finish outer half, Brilliant finish inner half

Genre: country, fusion, hip hop, jazz, latin, other, pop, R&B, rock, world

Skill level: advanced, expert, intermediate
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
16 inch, K1216
Shipping Weight: 2.5 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 16 x 16 x 1 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): K1216
17 inch, K1217
Shipping Weight: 2.75 lbs
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): K1217
18 inch, K1218
Shipping Weight: 3.25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 18 x 18 x 2 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): K1218
19 inch, K1219
Shipping Weight: 4 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 19 x 19 x 2 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): K1219

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-229-8672

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (8 ratings)
Submitted September 7, 2010 by a customer from q.com

"Hybrids work!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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should last a lifetime I'm not a heavy hitter!!
Sound
these cymbals have a great sound, with body and control, a smooth shimmer with a light tap, and an explosive attack with a nice short to medium roll off. I have the 16" & 17" compared them to Zildjian A customs & Sabian AA & AAX & HHX, the others were brighter with a different textured sound(hard to explain) the Sabians sounded brittle to me and prone to breakage according to some drummers I've talked to. However the Sabians were louder with less stick effort. I think they are better suited to Metal!! I play classic rock & blues the K Hybrids seem smooth & perfect for that crossover. I also pcked up a K Custom Dark crash(18") which complements the others beautifully along with a K Custom Hybrid ride(20"). The K series is pricey but you get what you pay for( a smooth classic sound).
Features
Hand-hammered, lathed & brilliant surfaces offer different tone & textures in your sound with nice bells for accents.
Ease of Use
put it on a stand & hit it!!
Quality
I've never had a Zildjian let me down!!! I've had a Paiste fail me once(that's enough) and I've seen Sabian fail for others but never owned any.
Value
K series is pricey but I keep buying them
Manufacturer Support
wouldn't know never needed them. that says it all
The Wow Factor
hand hammered two tone finish looks pretty cool with stage lighting, but it's the sound your after. Looks are just a bonus.

Musical Background:

25+ years active drummer

Musical Style:

classic rock and the like
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16 inch, K1216

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