Zildjian 17" K-Custom Hybrid Crash
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Zildjian
17" K-Custom Hybrid Crash
Product Info
Article Number:
198793
Brand:
Zildjian
Model:
17" K-Custom Hybrid Crash
Category:
17" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$427.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This K-Custom Hybrid is a real gem – it's got that signature Zildjian shimmer but with a more focused, controlled sound thanks to Akira Jimbo's design. It’s a fantastic choice for players seeking a unique crash voice, especially those in modern rock, fusion, or any style where a cutting, musical crash is needed. Just be aware it's a specific flavor, not a one-size-fits-all crash.
Product Description
- Zildjian 17" K-Custom Hybrid Crash
- Hybrid Crash Cymbal
- Size: 17"
- K-Custom Series
- Hybrid Crash
- Regular outer
- Brilliant inner
- Manufactured according to the wishes of Akira Jimbo
- Combines a deep and brilliant sound
PROS
- • Akira Jimbo’s influence delivers a uniquely responsive and musical wash.
- • Brilliant inner and regular outer create a complex, shimmering tonal palette.
- • The B20 bronze alloy provides a warm foundation with bright overtones.
- • Hammering pattern and lathing contribute to a controlled, articulate decay.
CONS
- • The Hybrid design limits versatility compared to a traditional crash.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many drummers.
- • The bright character might clash with darker, vintage-sounding kits.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
17 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Brilliant/Regular
Sound Character
Warm, shimmering, articulate, responsive
Weight
Medium-Thin
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hybrid refers to the combination of brilliant and regular finishes, creating a more complex sonic texture than a uniformly finished cymbal – more shimmer and articulation.
While durable, its medium-thin weight and focused sound make it better suited for nuanced playing than relentlessly heavy hitting; it’ll still cut through, but it's not a powerhouse.
Jimbo's signature is in the cymbal’s quick response and controlled decay – it’s immediately musical and doesn't linger excessively, providing a crisp, clean crash.
