Zildjian 19" K Custom Special Dry Crash

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Zildjian 19" K Custom Special Dry Crash

Zildjian

19" K Custom Special Dry Crash

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 407212
Brand: Zildjian
Model: 19" K Custom Special Dry Crash
Price: $488.40

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This Special Dry crash is a serious tool for drummers seeking a muted, controlled sound. It's ideal for rock, metal, and hip-hop where a trashy, short decay is needed, and it cuts through dense mixes beautifully. It's not your go-to for jazz or acoustic work, though.

Product Description

  • Zildjian 19" K Custom Special Dry Crash
  • Trash Crash Cymbal
  • Size: 19"
  • K Custom Special Dry Series
  • Natural finish
  • Dark
  • earthy sound with short sustain
  • The K Custom Special Dry series has been reissued to serve today's modern music styles
PROS
  • • Exceptional dry, controlled wash perfect for modern genres
  • • Hand-hammered lathing creates complex overtones and character
  • • B20 bronze alloy delivers a unique, darker tonal quality
  • • Relatively thin profile provides quick response and articulation
CONS
  • • Limited versatility compared to brighter, more all-purpose crashes
  • • Can sound 'boxy' if not played with proper technique and stick choice
  • • Price point places it in a premium-priced category for many drummers

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Key Features

Size 19 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Natural
Sound Character Dark, dry, short sustain
Weight Thin

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Special Dry is noticeably drier and more controlled, lacking the Dark’s lingering sustain and broader wash – it’s a more focused sound.
Softer felt or nylon tips will best preserve the dry character; harder sticks will bring out unwanted ringing.
While all share the characteristic lathing, each cymbal is hand-hammered, meaning slight variations in pattern and tonal response are inevitable – this adds to its unique character.

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