Zildjian 19" K Custom Special Dry Crash
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Zildjian
19" K Custom Special Dry Crash
Product Info
Article Number:
407212
Brand:
Zildjian
Model:
19" K Custom Special Dry Crash
Category:
19" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$488.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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
Product Video
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.
