Question About Zildjian K Custom Dark Crashes

[CostarricanDrummer]

Hello everybody at Drum Chat!! I was just wondering if the Zildjian Custom K Dark crashes are considered Thin or medium regarding thickness. Also anybody´s opinion about if they are durable or not. Any info would be very appreciated!! Thanks and Pura Vida!!

[signia fan]

Wild guess, I have one and it is medium towards a thin if that makes sense, not for a thrasher.

[fiacovaz]

I have a 16" K Dark medium crash. Great sound and no question about its durability.

[ThePloughman]

If durability is a question, ....... why?

And if you are worried about making a K Custom last..... you might want to consider something heavier. I had some, mine were thin. And bright for KCs. Miss those a lot.

[CostarricanDrummer]

If durability is a question, ....... why?

And if you are worried about making a K Custom last..... you might want to consider something heavier. I had some, mine were thin. And bright for KCs. Miss those a lot.

I have grown quite fond of the K Custom Series, but have noticed that they appear to be more thin in comparison with other lines. I just wanted to hear opinions since they are pretty expensive, especially in Costa Rica. I do not want invest in something that might not be the best for me. I have read a lot in the forum about playing technique and the effect on durability of cymbals. I like to play various types of music, but would not consider myself a thrasher....and i do love the sound of these cymbals. Also i have heard about the A customs cracking, which i understand are more for rock applications than the K´s...do you think is because of bad technique? or something else? Thanks a million Ploughman!!!

[ThePloughman]

They are excellent cymbals. I had a very nice set, that I wish I still owned. I did not sell them because I didnt like them. Ive never broken one. Or any for that matter.

[backtodrum]

They are thinner cymbals, ideally that is why they are suited for jazz.

[Beasty101]

From what I am told zildjians are more known for there quality in sound not as much in durability. Then again if you hit anything hard enough something will give.

[drummerdavie]

well there are mediums and thins on them they all sound great and because there a lighter cymbal there not as brittle as the heavyer cymbals like for example the z costom line there allready stressing the cymbal just to hang in the air and then you add the stress of the strike (often heavy strikes) and they crack quick, these have so much less stress on them that they can take a good long beating and still be fine. but i wouldnt sugest poor techniqe or bashing anyway

[STICKSWIZZARDDRAGON]

They are thinner cymbals, ideally that is why they are suited for jazz.

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[totti]

Yeph...They're made K Custom for Jazz User...

And about the durabilty, you must not doubt about Zildjian...

[CostarricanDrummer]

Hey guys! i just wanted to thank all of you for your opinions and comments, I am very grateful!!

[funkymcstain]

i own 14", 16", and 17" k custom dark crashes and they are pretty thin. they are surprisingly bright and explosive considering the name. i use them in my blues band, wich also does some fairly loud electic hendrix and stuff, aswell as when i get the chance to play jazz. they sound nice and cut thru the mix well enuff. it is true that most cymbal break due to bad technique, but i wouldnt take the risk of hammering on the K custom darks too hard. i use Avedis med thins for most classic rock type things and A customs for anything more modern and aggressive.

[HBdrummer]

I own a 17" K dark, a 18" K custom sessions ride, a K 10" splash and a set of 13.25" K custom hybrid hats. I play a dynamic style and find the K custom series to be very durable..and the best sounding cymbals I have ever heard!
I think that the K customs fit well into rock music as well! Alot of people pigeonhole this series as a strictly jazz only cymbal...untrue. However I wouldnt be using these for metal music! Ks are the best! IMO

[gonefishin]

Hey Costaricca.........try going on the Zildjian homepage they have links to check out their cymbals . Choose the model you like and press the play button to listen to the sound . I already have 3 different models on my wish list . Good luck .

[CostarricanDrummer]

Funky- Thanks so much for that info....very helpfull!!

HB Drummer- I also think these are the best cymbals i have ever heard!!! I have been using them for serveral types of music and they are incredible.

Gone fishin- Muchas Gracias for the tip.....i am already drooling over the China Cymbal i heard on the Zildjian page...

[backtodrum]

I too think that the K custom dark crashes are nice cymbals. I will say however that I have found them to be not as loud as the A customs I own. I like them for lower volume situations though more so than the A custom's because I think they get out of the way quicker and are not as overpowering in quieter situations.

[althatjazz]

HBdrummer, i checked out yr MySpace. Funky n tasteful drumming bro. But the vocals need to work on pitching though....music is fine

[Pearldrummer13]

the K's are sweet
I especially like the K hats
I played on a set of thoes and I was sold
But I play more metal and heavy music
So K's aren't the cymbals for me lol

[HBdrummer]

HBdrummer, i checked out yr MySpace. Funky n tasteful drumming bro. But the vocals need to work on pitching though....music is fine

Thanks dude for the compliments! We recorded that demo on the top floor of a church... all live ...1 take..so stuff is alittle shaky -HB
I was playing a pdp X7 kit for that recording and Zildjian ZHT cymbals!

[DeathMetalDrummer]

thin cymbals are actually more durable than thick cymbals they are also better for your wrist. ppl. say paiste rudes and Z customs are best for metal, but actually thinner cymbals like K customs are better for metal.

[fiacovaz]

I have a 16" Dark K medium Thin crash. To me, it looks thicker than my 18" Avedjis Zildjian full crash. I have no concerns at all about its durability. I can smack it fairly hard and I like it's quick decay.

[backtodrum]

I just picked up a 12' dark K splash that I like really well, It is a nice cymbal, I bought it used at a pawn shop and paid $60 for it.

[funkymcstain]

I just picked up a 12' dark K splash that I like really well, It is a nice cymbal, I bought it used at a pawn shop and paid $60 for it.

do you want to sell it? i'll trade you for a 12" hhx evolution.

[backtodrum]

do you want to sell it? i'll trade you for a 12" hhx evolution.

Gnaw, I like it right now, it is a nice cymbal, thanks for the offer though.