K Custom 14" Special Dry Hihat
Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Special Dry Hihat
Size: 14 Inch
Series: K Custom
Weight: Top: 864g / Bottom: 1413g
- Top: 882g / Bottom: 1368g
- Top: 882g / Bottom: 1413g
- Top: 888g / Bottom: 1340g
- Top: 926g / Bottom: 1326g
- Top: 947g / Bottom: 1362g
- Top: 990g / Bottom: 1320g (2002 Serial Numbers)
- Top: 882g / Bottom: 1368g
Median Weight: Top: 888g (n=7) / Bottom: 1362g (n=7)
Years of production: 2001* - 2008
Sound file: K Custom 14" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 14" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 14" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 14" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 14" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 14" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 14" Special Dry Hihat
K Custom 14" Special Dry Hi-Hat
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: :These hi-hat cymbals are sure to attract visual attention. They look like small, circular shields that were abused in battle during a medieval war! But when it comes to cymbals, beauty is in the ear of the beholder, and these are some of the sweetest-sounding 14" hi-hats you’re likely to find. Their hammering is the same as is used on the K Custom Special Dry ride: a combination of K Custom and Re-Mix hammering processes. The cymbals are fully lathed underneath but “scored” on top, using a new lathing tool and technique.
These “ugly ducklings” were developed with the help of jazz drummer Greg Hutchinson (Joshua Redman). They produce a deep, full-bodied sound, and they have a dark, warm tone that gives a fat “chick” sound when they’re played with the foot pedal. The initial tone quality reminded me of the classic Steve Gadd hi-hat sound. It’s a dry tone that allows for solid stick articulation when the hats are played closed. This is a highly versatile pair of hi-hats with superior sound qualities that will work well for many musical styles."
Review written by Mike Haid ("Zildjian Mixed Bag - A Little Something For Everyone", Modern Drummer, May 2002, p. 41)
Review: "Starting with the hi-hats; there is not a great deal between the 13" and 14" models except for the obvious, pitch and length. Both have a softness under stick and of course offer a dry and articulate response.
Digging right into them is satisfying and they’re not particularly loud or cutting so it feels like you can get away with it. Despite the bark of the open sound, they also possess a warmth which is reminiscent of old school big band recordings, particularly when played in a swing context. The chick of the stepped hi-hat doesn’t have lots of volume but still has sufficient impact to cut over the ride and other cymbals."
Review written by Tom Bradley ("Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Cymbals review - Zildjian remasters its Special Dry collection for the modern market", musicradar.com, May 29, 2017)
Review: "The hi-hats are beautiful. The 14”s have a wonderful, almost perfect ‘shurp’ when opened and a musical ‘chick’ with played with either foot or stick. The 15”s, as expected, have a wider sound and lower pitch with a little less definition overall, but are really nice to leave a little open for a dry slushy sound. The natural finish takes away that real cutting, bright frequency that can be so off putting – particularly in the studio. Neither size are particularly loud though, and do require a little heavy handedness if you want volume. This might be just what some players are after though, because you can be really relaxed with your velocities."
Review written by anonymous ("REVIEWED: ZILDJIAN K CUSTOM SPECIAL DRY CYMBALS", mixdownmag.com.au)
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(*) "New And Notable - Customizing Your Sound - Zildjian K Custom Dark Splashes And Special Dry Hi-Hats" (Modern Drummer, November 2001, p. 43)
