Detail 01
Brilliant/traditional surface
The played location produces different tones, combining darkness with brilliance.
Product detailSKU #1273887990289
ZildjianK Custom Hybrid Hi-Hats Pair 14-1/4
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A hybrid-finish hi-hat pair designed with Akira Jimbo for tonal contrast, controlled wash and sustain, and warm chick and wash.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording and live situations
- Players seeking both brilliance and darkness
- Players who value different tones across the cymbal surface
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a uniformly finished cymbal surface
- Players who do not want reverse Mastersound-style grooves
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
Unlathed inner half
Helps control wash and sustain.
Detail 03
Hybrid Hammering
Increases surface-area contact between the top and bottom cymbals for a warmer chick and wash than normal Mastersound hammering.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a 14-1/4 in. hi-hat pair.
- 02The inner half is unlathed and brilliant, while the outer half uses traditional K Zildjian lathing.
- 03Hybrid Hammering creates reverse Mastersound grooves by hammering into the bottom from the opposite side.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who developed these hi-hats?
They were developed in conjunction with Akira Jimbo.
02What is the size?
14-1/4 inches.
03How is the surface finished?
The inner half has an unlathed brilliant finish, and the outer half has traditional K Zildjian lathing.
04What does Hybrid Hammering do?
It creates reverse Mastersound grooves and increases contact between the cymbals, producing a warmer chick and wash than normal Mastersound hammering.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51273887990289
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