K Custom 16" Session Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Session Crash
Size: 16 Inch
Series: K Custom
Weight: 960g, 982g, 1018g, 1040g, 1052g, 1068g, 1081g, 1107g, 1114g
Years of production: 2003 - Present
Sound file: K Custom 16" Session Crash
K Custom 16" Session Crash
K Custom 16" Session Crash
K Custom 16" Session Crash
K Custom 16" Session Crash
K Custom 16" Session Crash
K Custom 16" Session Crash
K Custom 16" Session Crash
K Custom 16" Session Crash
K Custom 16" Session Crash
K Custom 16" Session Crash
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Review: "While the rides and the hats have brilliant finishes, the two crashes do not. They're workmanlike cymbals that will fit into any setting. The 16" has a relatively low fundamental pitch, but opens up to a high-frequency burst that drops off quickly. The 18" also has a low basic pitch. But when struck firmly it will cut through horns, guitars, and keyboards. It also has the ability to be ridden on, providing an alternate ride tonality to the "official" 18" ride model.

In terms of tone and timbre, neither cymbal was jaw-dropper - just effective. In addition, both of the crashes performed exceptionally well when played with mallets or the rubber sleeves of wire brushes. In that regard, they reminded me of concert suspended cymbals."

Review written by Martin Patmos ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian K Custom Rides And Crashes - Catering To Special Tastes", Modern Drummer, September 2003, p. 29)

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