Detail 01
Extra-thin profile
The cymbal responds quickly and produces a shimmering crash character.
Product detailSKU #1500000401998
ZildjianK Paper Thin Crash Cymbal 22 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for a broad, dark crash voice with immediate attack, the 22-inch K Paper Thin responds quickly under the stick and opens into shimmer, low-end resonance, and a clear bell. Its extra-thin profile and three-step hammering shape a nuanced, flexible feel rather than a stiff crash response. The result is a large-format K Family crash with a tight initial punch and a warm character as the sound develops.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers seeking a 22-inch crash with fast response, dark color, and pronounced low-end resonance.
- Playing parts that benefit from a defined bell alongside a broad, shimmering crash sound.
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
Three-step hammering
This process contributes to the cymbal's rich, nuanced sonic character.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is this crash cymbal?
It is a 22-inch crash cymbal.
02How does the K Paper Thin Crash respond?
It has a quick response, a tight initial punch, and a fast decay.
