Detail 01
Hybrid surface treatment
The unlathed inner half is described as bright and controlled, while the lathed outer half adds warmth, body, spread, and decay.
Product detailSKU #1273887990193
ZildjianK Custom Hybrid Crash - 19 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A professional-level 19-inch thin crash with distinct unlathed and traditionally lathed strike zones for a broad, expressive tonal range.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers seeking different tones from the inner and outer areas of one crash
- Live and recording players who value control, clarity, body, and projection
- Players looking for a thin, responsive crash that opens quickly
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Shoppers who do not want a 19-inch crash
- Players seeking a cymbal with a single uniform surface treatment
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
The cymbal is described as responsive and quick to open, while retaining body for aggressive crashing.
Detail 03
19-inch diameter
This model is a 19-inch crash cymbal.
Detail 04
Akira Jimbo collaboration
The K Custom Hybrid Crash 19-inch was developed in collaboration with jazz fusion drummer Akira Jimbo.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The inner half is brilliant and unlathed, while the outer half is traditionally lathed.
- 02Striking the inner section and outer section produces different tonal characteristics.
- 03This is a thin-weight crash designed to open quickly and respond to lighter playing.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What makes this a Hybrid Crash?
It combines a brilliant unlathed inner half with a traditionally lathed outer half, giving the two areas different tonal characteristics.
02How does the inner section sound?
The unlathed inner section is described as bright, controlled, tight, and articulate, with focused sustain and wash.
03How does the outer section sound?
The traditionally lathed outer section is described as warmer and more rounded, with richer tone, more spread, and decay.
04Where is it made and what warranty is included?
It is handcrafted in Zildjian's Norwell, Massachusetts foundry and is backed by Zildjian's two-year warranty.
Reference
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