{"product_id":"zildjian-k-custom-dark-crash-cymbal-18-k0953","title":"Zildjian K Custom Dark Crash Cymbal - 18\" - K0953","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eZildjian 18\" K Custom Dark Crash\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thin crash cymbal designed to give you a dark, full-bodied sound with a quick, bright attack and extra fast decay. It has the richer, warmer character players expect from the K family, but thanks to Zildjian’s over-hammering technique, it responds quickly and speaks with more speed than you might expect from a fuller-sounding crash. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eThis design helps the cymbal react more like a lighter model while still offering stronger projection and more volume potential, making it a strong choice for drummers who want a crash that feels expressive, controlled, and musical without sounding thin or harsh. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b2q9c\" data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e18\" crash cymbal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d4noz3\" data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eDark, full-bodied crash sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17p3nuz\" data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eQuick, bright attack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10noeso\" data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eExtra fast decay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1891f7\" data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eThin weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fpakj0\" data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eOver-hammered for fast response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qkwmp8\" data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eProjects with character and nuance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yqw1w8\" data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003ePart of the Zildjian K Family \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ljpfhf\" data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eWhy Choose This Cymbal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eK Custom Dark Crash 18\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great option for drummers who want warmth and depth in a crash cymbal, but still need it to react quickly and get out of the way. 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