Zildjian - K 20" Dark Crash Thin
382,50 €
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Arrival expected on Aug 4, 2026
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Crash Cymbal
With the Zildjian K 20" Dark Crash Thin cymbal, you get a dark, wide crash, designed for styles like jazz, rock and contemporary music. It reacts immediately, with a warm attack and a low pitch that stays musical in the mix. A good choice if you're looking for an expressive cymbal that's quick to open and easy to integrate.
ARTICLE N° 122012
Presentation
The Zildjian K 20" Dark Crash Thin continues the tradition of K cymbals, with the warm, dark character that has been their hallmark for generations. With this 20" format, the sound is clearly wider: the crash takes up more space, with a sensation of fullness on impact, while remaining easy to read.
The thin weight plays a key role in the cymbal's behaviour. It opens up very easily, even with a light strike, making it a pleasure to play in dynamic contexts. The attack is fast, with an explosive but controlled edge, followed by a fairly short decay that avoids saturating the mix. This means you can string accents together without the sound building up.
The register is clearly oriented towards low frequencies, with a dark pitch and complex harmonics that add depth. There's that typical K warmth, which works just as well in jazz as in rock or pop.
In a set, it can be used as the main crash if you want a broader, more musical sound, or as a complement to brighter models. It brings a different, more organic colour, with a real sensitivity under the baton.
The thin weight plays a key role in the cymbal's behaviour. It opens up very easily, even with a light strike, making it a pleasure to play in dynamic contexts. The attack is fast, with an explosive but controlled edge, followed by a fairly short decay that avoids saturating the mix. This means you can string accents together without the sound building up.
The register is clearly oriented towards low frequencies, with a dark pitch and complex harmonics that add depth. There's that typical K warmth, which works just as well in jazz as in rock or pop.
In a set, it can be used as the main crash if you want a broader, more musical sound, or as a complement to brighter models. It brings a different, more organic colour, with a real sensitivity under the baton.
Features
Diameter in inches
20" (510 mm)
Alloy
Bronze B20
Brightness
3/10
Dryness
2/10
Definition
9/10
Sustain
8/10
Packaging
Single unit
Other features
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Zildjian K 20" Dark Crash Thin
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Crash cymbal
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Thickness : Thin
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Sound : Dark / Warm / Low-pitched
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Diameter: 20" Ø
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Material : B20
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Finish : Traditional
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Attack: Explosive, opens instantly
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Reactivity : Very fast (opens instantly)
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Sustain / Decay: Fast decay
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Harmonics : Complex, rich, expressive
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Character: Full-bodied, very musical
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General characteristics
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Very popular dark crash
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Easy response thanks to thin weight
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Full sound with good presence in the mix
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Suitable for a variety of styles (jazz, rock, contemporary music)
