K Zildjian 13" Custom Hi-Hat

(Note: This was offered as a Bottom cymbal only)
Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Custom Hi-Hat
Size: 13 Inch
Series: K Zildjian
Weight: ?g
Years of production: 1993 - 1994
Sound file:unknown
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Review: "Zildjian introduced the idea of cross-matching different "lines" of cymbals for their hi-hats quite a while ago, and the subsequent popularity of their K/Z combination cannot be denied. Now the company is offering a new bottom cymbal from their K Custom line in combination with either a K top, a Rock top (both in 14" diameters), or a Quick Beat top (in the 13" size).The K Custom bottoms (in both sizes) are very heavy, and they have a Brilliant finish. They also feature what Zildjian calls "cut-outs": four half-circle indentations evenly spaced around the perimeter of the cymbal to eliminate air-lock and allow for a cleaner "chick" sound. Starting with the 13" Quick Beat top with the K Custom bottom, the actual "chick" sound was very cutting and high-pitched. And yet as a nice contradiction, the "splash" sound (both cymbals played with the foot and held open) had an interesting—and rather surprising—low tone. When the hats were played with sticks, the sound seemed a bit brash—very loud and a little "plate-y." This combination seemed a little heavy for 13"s (for me, at least), but would definitely be appropriate in louder musical settings."
Review written by William F. Miller ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, October 1993, p. 47)
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