Zildjian K Custom Hybrid China 19" user reviews ( 9/10) - 2 user reviews

• 11/29/09

  sanjuro's review

  Overall Opinion

  The K Custom 19" Hybrid China is one of the most interesting cymbals I have played, both in appearance and sound.  I have a specific taste in China cymbals, and this passes my tests.  I first encountered these hybrid cymbals a few years ago at a Zildjian prototype sale at a local drum shop.  I was a fan of Akira Jimbo, so I was interested in giving these a try.  To be honest, I felt like these may be too pingy and bright, as Akira has a very clean and pronounced style.  I usually prefer darker and dirtier sounds, so I was skeptical.  Despite my expectations, the entire line was great, including the china.
  
  
  
  When struck on the underside, it sounds like a good china.  The deep groove helps to add to a trashy character and the decay is nice and slow.  It is very loud, and the 19" size seems to work very well.  I also love the 19" Paragon china, so maybe 19" is a lucky number.  Actually, this China reminds me a lot of the Paragon.  Then turned to the from side, it produces more of a gong like crash sound.  The coated interior typical of the fusion series produces its own sounds.  However, because it is a china, I feel like the benefits of having a fusion cymbal are limited, as the coated part is rarely played.  In a way, it can be struck to produce a dark, hollow bell like sound which is great. 
  
  
  
  As I said, I am icky about China cymbals.  The only thing I was warned about this one was that it is fragile.  I haven't known any of these to break personally, but I can see this type of China being susceptible to cracks because of its odd shape and thin edges.  With proper technique and tasteful dynamics, I wouldn't worry about it.  I would recommend this to anyone, it is one of my favorite cymbals from Akira Jimbo's interesting line.
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• 04/04/09

  Duke21000's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

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  Sets the sound of a Chinese is quite complicated for me because I was looking for a well prcis, knowing that there are a large variety and many MODELS I would try to prcis be the most possible.
  
  
  
  Personally j'apprcie the sound of Chinese Sabian HH and HHX but could not get me I'm on this rabbatue MODEL that most closely matches my tastes.
  
  
  
  Ct J'apprcie the "trash" of this model is trs rich and powerful as any trs a Chinese masters. His sound is "cold" and "dark" as the Diameter but given a specific color trs particulire K Custom.
  
  
  
  If you like that sort of Chinese Do not hesitate one second, if you have the means, because it trs CHRE rating, but it is the ultimate, to play jazz (can -be a little too powerful but dark), fusion (good personality), and especially pop-rock (power).

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