Detail 01
Extra-thin profile
The description associates it with beautiful shimmer, quick response, and a resonant low end.
Product detailSKU #1500000402000
ZildjianK Paper Thin Crash Cymbal 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch K Paper Thin crash with an extra-thin profile, quick response, dark explosive character, and resonant sustain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a dark, explosive crash sound
- Drummers who want a quick response and smooth under-stick feel
- Players looking for shimmer, articulate bell sounds, and a warm timbre
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players specifically seeking a cymbal other than a crash
- Players who need a size other than 18 inches
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
Three-step hammering
Zildjian describes this process as contributing to a lush, rich sonic character and versatile flexibility.
Detail 03
Paper Thin weight class
The description states it has a fast decay while retaining substantial weight for a fuller, rounded sound.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is the 18-inch model.
- 02The supplied description identifies it as an extra-thin, Paper Thin crash.
- 03Other stated K Paper Thin sizes are 19, 20, 21, and 22 inches.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is this cymbal?
It is 18 inches.
02What type of cymbal is it?
It is a K Paper Thin crash cymbal.
03What sound does Zildjian describe?
The description calls it an explosive, dark crash with big attack, a resonant low end, shimmer, and warm timbre.
04What other sizes are stated for the K Paper Thin series?
19, 20, 21, and 22 inches are also stated.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Category Source
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- Tier
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- Korena Special
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- Source Id
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