Difference between revisions of "K Custom 18" Session Crash"
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'''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Zildjian K Custom|K Custom]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Zildjian K Custom|K Custom]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' | + | '''Weight:''' 1354g, 1372, 1375g, 1384g, 1385g, 1392g, 1405g, 1419g, 1422g, 1426g, 1447g (2024 Serial Number), 1449g (2024 Serial Number), 1450g, 1456g, 1463g, 1466g <br> |
| − | '''Median Weight:''' | + | '''Median Weight:''' 1421g (n=16)<br> |
'''Years of production:''' 2003 - Present<br> | '''Years of production:''' 2003 - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/sSnnz2CpOL0?si=qiurVuE8s2CZO9L6 K Custom 18" Session Crash]<br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/sSnnz2CpOL0?si=qiurVuE8s2CZO9L6 K Custom 18" Session Crash]<br> | ||
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[https://youtu.be/lGArO90KfgE?si=dvOwxiNCLLTmANgV K Custom 18" Session Crash]<br> | [https://youtu.be/lGArO90KfgE?si=dvOwxiNCLLTmANgV K Custom 18" Session Crash]<br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/evNZRFo-GqU?si=ShztsOtWkfKDl9Se K Custom 18" Session Crash]<br> | [https://youtu.be/evNZRFo-GqU?si=ShztsOtWkfKDl9Se K Custom 18" Session Crash]<br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/PDHrSRpYkZM?si=55qQR0ulGJCun148 K Custom 18" Session Crash]<br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/QnkQYv1Sxww?si=RVOq07TemRBsDNEM K Custom 18" Session Crash]<br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/4Se-POmFIPU?si=jEwCdpeZ1V31Q4IH K Custom 18" Session Crash]<br> | ||
'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Session Crash#K Custom|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Session Crash#K Custom|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''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. <br> | '''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. <br> | ||
Latest revision as of 04:27, 1 February 2025
Group: Crashes
Type: Session Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: K Custom
Weight: 1354g, 1372, 1375g, 1384g, 1385g, 1392g, 1405g, 1419g, 1422g, 1426g, 1447g (2024 Serial Number), 1449g (2024 Serial Number), 1450g, 1456g, 1463g, 1466g
Median Weight: 1421g (n=16)
Years of production: 2003 - Present
Sound file: K Custom 18" Session Crash
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Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
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)
Review: "As part of a limited series releases, Zildjian recently began offering this K Custom Session Crash, which was designed per Steve Gadd’s sound preferences. He personally signed a number of them at the Zildjian factory. The 18″ A. Zildjian & CIE Vintage Crash is also one of the limited edition releases.
The cymbal has deep lathing, including the bell. The hammer marks are medium sized and cover the entire cymbal, except for the bell.
The sound is medium-bright and moderately fast. Riding the cymbal produces an excellent ping, and the bell is musical but decays quickly, as does the crash itself."
Review written by John E. Johnson, Jr. ("Zildjian 18″ K Custom Session Crash Cymbal", hometheaterhifi.com)
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