Detail 01
17-inch diameter
Between a 16 and 18. Enough body for a full crash without the long sustain of a larger cymbal.
Product detailSKU #1273887990458
ZildjianK Custom Dark Crash Cymbal - 17 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
17-inch dark crash with a lathed and unlathed finish. Lower pitched and quicker to decay than a standard crash. For drummers wanting warmth over cut.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz, gospel and singer-songwriter gigs needing a softer accent
- Adding a dark crash alongside brighter existing cymbals
- Studio sessions where long bright wash gets in the way
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock and metal — this sits under the mix, not over it
- Drummers needing a bright, glassy accent that cuts hard
- Anyone wanting a crash-ride; the dark voicing muddies under riding
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
K Custom Dark
Darker and lower pitched than standard K. Voiced for warmth and faster decay rather than cutting through volume.
Detail 03
Cast bronze
Complex overtones and a character that develops with playing time, unlike stamped sheet-bronze cymbals.
Detail 04
Crash, not crash-ride
Built for accents. The dark voicing loses stick definition quickly if you ride on it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Single cymbal — no stand, felts, sleeve or bag included
- 02Always use a plastic sleeve and felts; bare metal contact causes cracks
- 03Dark cymbals sound quieter live; test against your existing setup first
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How dark is the K Custom Dark compared to a regular K?
Lower pitched with a shorter, warmer decay. Regular K is already dark; the Custom Dark pushes further toward low volume and quick response.
02Is 17 inches a good crash size?
It splits the difference between a 16 and an 18. More body and sustain than a 16, faster response than an 18. Common as a main crash.
03Will this cut through a loud band?
Not reliably. It is voiced dark and low. For loud amplified stages, a brighter A Series crash projects better.
04Does it come with a stand?
No. Cymbal only. You need a cymbal stand plus a sleeve and felt washers to mount it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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