The Zildjian K Custom 17 Hybrid Crash Cymbal was developed in conjunction with leading drum stylist Akira Jimbo. It features an innovative brilliant/traditional finish that produces different tones depending on where the cymbal is played for a musical darkness with brilliance combination. The inner half features the unlathed brilliant finish of the K Custom Ride whilst the outer half features the traditionally lathed finish of Zildjian K Series cymbals. The unlathed section helps control the wash and sustain making it ideal for recording and live situations. The relatively thin design of the crash results in a very responsive quality. It opens-up quickly but still has the ability to project loudly and cut into dense mixes due to the unlathed bell.
