Detail 01
Fast decay / short sustain
The crash sound fades quickly.
Product detailSKU #1500000268850
UFIPEst. 1931 Series Crash Cymbal 18 in.
1/8
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch crash with a dry, dark, warm vintage character, very low pitch, and fast decay.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers seeking a dry vintage texture
- Players who want a dark, warm, smoky crash sound
- Modern music styles needing a short-sustain crash
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for long sustain
- Drummers seeking a bright or high-pitched 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
Very low pitched
The cymbal is voiced toward a lower pitch.
Detail 03
Dry vintage texture
Its sound is described with a dry, vintage character.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is an 18-inch crash cymbal.
- 02Its sound is described as dry, smooth, warm, dark, smoky, soft, and very low pitched.
- 03Expect fast decay and short sustain rather than a lingering crash.
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 18 inches.
02What does it sound like?
It is described as dry, dark, warm, smoky, soft, and very low pitched.
03Does it have a long sustain?
No. It is described as having fast decay and short sustain.
04Which artist is associated with the Est. 1931 Series?
UFIP states the series was developed in close cooperation with artist Federico Paulovich.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000268850
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