Detail 01
8 inch diameter
Very fast attack and near-instant decay. Sits above the hats in pitch and gets out of the way quickly.
Product detailSKU #1273887990527
ZildjianK Splash Cymbal 8 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
8-inch cast bronze splash from Zildjian's K line. Short, dark accent cymbal for drummers who want a quick punctuation without a bright cutting edge.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Quick accents in jazz, gospel and low-volume studio kits
- Drummers already on K crashes and rides wanting a matched accent
- Filling gaps in fast fills without swamping the mix
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock and metal — 8 inches disappears under distorted guitar
- Drummers wanting a bright, cutting splash sound
- Anyone needing a main crash; this is a secondary voice only
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
Thin weight
Opens with a light stick, so it speaks at low volumes. Also easy to crack if you hit it like a crash.
Detail 03
Cast alloy
Poured and rolled rather than stamped from sheet. Gives more complex overtones and a darker character than sheet-bronze splashes.
Detail 04
Full lathing
Tonal grooves cut across the whole surface, which shortens sustain and warms the attack versus an unlathed raw finish.
Detail 05
Machine hammering
Consistent hammer pattern across the surface. More uniform response than hand hammering, less variation cymbal to cymbal.
Detail 06
Traditional finish
Standard polished surface rather than brilliant. Slightly drier and darker, and it hides stick marks better.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mount included. You need a free cymbal arm or a clamp on an existing stand.
- 02Splashes crack fastest of any cymbal — glancing blows only, never hit the edge flat.
- 03Felt washers and a sleeve protect the bell; check your stand has both before mounting.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a K splash darker than an A splash?
Yes. The K line runs darker and drier overall. This one has less brightness and cut than the A equivalent, which suits jazz and quieter playing.
02Can I use this as a small crash?
Not really. At 8 inches the decay is too short to function as a crash, and hitting it with crash force risks cracking it.
03Where should I mount it?
Most drummers put it above the hi-hats or between the hats and first crash, angled so a fill can glance off it without a full swing.
04Is it made in the USA?
Yes, it is manufactured in the United States.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Cast alloy
- Body Finish
- Traditional
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Finish
- Traditional
- Type
- Effects/other
1 detailsSize & weight
- Cymbal Weight
- Thin
6 detailsOther
- Added Value
- No
- Quantity
- 1
- Lathing
- Full
- Hammering
- Machine
- Sizes in
- Multiple
- Bell
- Standard
