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ZildjianK Sweet Crash Cymbal - 16 in.

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Zildjian K Sweet Crash Cymbal - 16 in.
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The Korena take

At 16 inches, this K Sweet Crash is a thin crash voiced for dark, complex color and a quick response. The partially lathed design pairs a smooth, fast-decaying edge crash with an unlathed bell that brings a more penetrating melodic accent and longer-resonant overtones. That combination gives the drummer a compact crash voice for shaping detailed rhythms, adding texture, and placing defined accents across a range of arrangements.

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Who this is for

  • Detailed jazz or fusion rhythms, including intricate dynamic patterns and ghost-note work.
  • Rock, metal, or orchestral arrangements needing dark crash texture and defined bell accents.

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.

Zildjian K Sweet Crash Cymbal - 16 in. construction detail

Detail 01

16-inch size

This is the 16-inch version of the K Sweet Crash.

Detail 02

Thin weight

Its edge crash is described as having quick response and fast decay.

Detail 03

Partial lathing with unlathed bell

The bell provides a separate, more penetrating melodic accent from the edge crash.

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Where is the lathing applied?

The cymbal is lathed on the top only; its bell is unlathed.

02What kind of crash sound is described?

It is described as dark and complex, with a shimmering wash of overtones.

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Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

6 detailsBody & build
Color
16 in.
Country of Origin
United States
Type
Crash
Material
Cast alloy
Body Finish
Traditional
Finish
Traditional
1 detailsSize & weight
Cymbal Weight
Thin
6 detailsOther
Quantity
1
Lathing
Partial
Bell
Standard
Added Value
No
Hammering
Machine
Sizes in
Multiple

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