Detail 01
Paper Thin weight class
An extra-thin profile intended for quick response, shimmer, and flexibility.
Product detailSKU #1500000402001
ZildjianK Paper Thin Crash Cymbal 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch K Family Paper Thin crash built for explosive, dark attacks, quick response, shimmer, and a resonant low end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a dark, explosive crash sound
- Drummers who want quick response and fast decay
- Nuanced playing across a wide variety of genres
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for a cymbal other than a crash
- Players who do not want a paper-thin weight class
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 process
Zildjian describes it as essential to the cymbal's lush, rich sonic character.
Detail 03
20 in. diameter
This listing is the 20-inch version of the K Paper Thin Crash.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a 20-inch crash cymbal in Zildjian's K Family.
- 02Its extra-thin profile is described as providing quick response, shimmer, and maximum sustain.
- 03The supplied description also characterizes its feel as smooth under the stick with fast decay.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What type of cymbal is this?
It is a 20-inch K Family Paper Thin crash cymbal.
02How does it sound?
Zildjian describes it as explosive and dark, with a big attack, resonant low end, vibrant high end, articulate bell sounds, and warm timbre.
03How does it respond?
Its extra-thin profile is described as offering quick response, a smooth under-stick feel, and fast decay.
04What sizes are available in the K Paper Thin Crash line?
The supplied product description lists 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22-inch sizes.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51500000402001
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