Detail 01
Over-hammered design
It is described as pairing the response of a lighter cymbal with a heavier cymbal’s greater volume potential.
Product detailSKU #1435592273831
ZildjianK Custom Dark Crash Cymbal - 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 20-inch K Custom Dark Crash puts a clear, quick opening in front of a full voice with darker overtones and a mellow wash. Its attack falls away rapidly, making room for the next phrase after rolls, hits, or crescendos; a hint of trashiness remains in the decaying character. Over-hammering is credited with giving a heavier cymbal the response of a lighter model and greater volume potential. B20 bronze with traditional lathing and hammering completes the construction.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz, fusion, progressive rock, or world-music sets requiring sharply controlled cymbal accents.
- Accenting rolls, individual hits, and crescendos without a long crash lingering through the next transition.
- Kit setups where darker overtones, a mellow wash, and cut in the mix are priorities.
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
B20 bronze
The alloy is credited with producing complex overtones.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the crash response like?
It begins with a quick, bright attack and decays very rapidly into darker, mellower tones.
02How does it work in busy passages?
Its rapid decay is intended to make transitions into and out of crashes tighter during rhythmically complex playing.
03What material is it made from?
B20 bronze, with traditional lathing and hammering techniques.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- 20 in.
