In two videos, Zildjian's Paul Francis, main cymbal wizard at the world's oldest cymbal brand, gives you all the details and demos the new cymbals the company from Norwell, MA introduced at NAMM 2017. And there are quite a few for the K Custom Special Dry Collection: 15 to be precise, including the FX HiHat Top and the trash cymbals. All sounding differently new while still a perfect match in the Zildjian catalogue. Mr. Francis also explains how the L80 Low Volume work. Below are all details and demos off the new Zildjian cymbals.
The Original Dry Cymbals Remastered The K Custom Special Dry are an extension of the K Custom family, remastered because dry cymals are getting more and more popular. Each of the K Custom Special Dry cymbals are made from Zildjian's 80/20 bronze secret alloy.
The new K Custom Special Dry feature
a dry, funky sound with lots of dirt for a unique expression of personality
an innovative three step hammering process
distinctive shape and extra thin weight give the cymbals a fast attack, while shutting down quickly with just enough sustain.
Zildjian K Custom Special Dry demo and details
Sizes & Styles
10" K Custom Special Dry Splash #K1401
13" K Custom Special Dry HiHat Pair #K1405
14" K Custom Special Dry HiHat Pair #K1408
14' K Custom Special Dry FX HiHat Top #K1411
15" K Custom Special Dry HiHat Pair #K1413
16" K Custom Special Dry Crash #K1416
17" K Custom Special Dry Trash Crash #K1418
18" K Custom Special Dry Crash #K1419
18" K Custom Special Dry Trash China #K1420
19" K Custom Special Dry Crash #K1422
20" K Custom Special Dry Crash #K1424
21" K Custom Special Dry Ride #K1426
21" K Custom Special Dry Trash Crash #K1427
22" K Custom Special Dry Crash #K1428
23" K Custom Special Dry Ride #K1429
New L80 Low Volume Cymbals The L80 Low Volume cymbals are a hit for Zildjian. Not only are they great for practicing, they are also favorite for many teachers and drum schools but the real good thing about them is that they are real cymbals - not another product of another material. Playing these, with 80% less sound, still gives you the feeling and touch you're used to. Paul Francis explains how they work, and demos the 10" splash and the 20" ride.
Zildjian L80 Low Volume demo and details
The new L80 Low Volume singles are available in the following sizes:
