Zildjian 19" K-Custom Dark Crash
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Zildjian
19" K-Custom Dark Crash
Product Info
Article Number:
372306
Brand:
Zildjian
Model:
19" K-Custom Dark Crash
Category:
19" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 19in K-Custom Dark Crash is a fantastic choice for drummers seeking a darker, more nuanced crash. It's perfect for genres like jazz, funk, and alternative rock where you want a controlled, trashy character without excessive sustain – really shines when you need to add subtle accents.
Product Description
- Zildjian 19" K-Custom Dark Crash
- Crash Cymbal
- Size: 19"
- K-Custom series
- Regular finish
- Unique crash cymbal with dry
- trashy overtones
- Quick response with short sustain
PROS
- • Bell delivers a surprisingly complex, dark wash of sound.
- • The hammering process creates a uniquely trashy, organic overtone profile.
- • Its quick response makes it exceptionally playable for nuanced dynamics.
- • The K-Custom Dark alloy provides a warmer, more controlled decay.
CONS
- • The 'trashy' sound isn't universally appealing; lacks bright shimmer.
- • Price point places it in a premium-priced category for a crash.
- • Sustain, while short, can feel abruptly cut off for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
19 in
Material
B20 Bronze Alloy (primarily Tin and Copper)
Finish
Regular (Polished)
Sound Character
Dry, Dark, Trashy, Quick Response
Weight
Medium-Thin
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Dark alloy uses a higher tin content, resulting in a darker, more complex sound with fewer overtones compared to the brighter, more shimmering A series.
While playable, its short sustain and dark character aren’t ideal for genres that demand a long, cutting crash; it'll be more subtle than powerful.
The Regular finish provides a good balance between brightness and darkness, allowing the unique tonal qualities of the K-Custom Dark alloy to be prominent without being overly subdued.
