K Custom 17" Special Dry Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Special Dry Crash
Size: 17 Inch
Series: K Custom
Weight: 1280g, 1379g (2005 Serial Number)
Median Weight: 1330g (n=2)
Years of production: 2004 - 2006
Sound file: K Custom 17" Special Dry Crash
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Review: "The 17" crash proved to be the most versatile of the group. With many of the positive characteristics of the other sizes and few of the negatives, this size was my favorite. Its overtones had a smooth high-end that wasn't as "jagged" as a conventional crash of the same size might be. Playing 16th notes produced a "shimmering" effect, along with an eventual build-up of low-end overtones not found in the smaller-sized models.

Although the crash response of the 17" cymbal is quicker than that of a comparable conventional cymbal, it's decidedly slower than that of the smaller Special Dry crashes, with a less-defined attack. Keep in mind, however, that this is a characteristic of the line, and not a detriment to overall performance."

Review written by Paul Bielewicz ("Product Close-Up - Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Crashes - Positively Arid", November 2004, p. 33)

Review: "These are a stroke of genius in my mind. Somehow, Zildjian have been able to create crashes that are light, speak really quickly and decay reasonable rapidly, with a distinct dry, trashy quality and a stack of volume. Yes, the crashes are actually really loud when you lay into them, which allows for more versatility. The agro just increases with the size, all the way to 22”. The larger cymbals were awesome – full-bodied, super sensitive to the touch and loud. They’re trashy but not so much to be unusable as a primary crash."

Review written by anonymous ("REVIEWED: ZILDJIAN K CUSTOM SPECIAL DRY CYMBALS", mixdownmag.com.au)

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