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Zildjian 18 inch K Zildjian Dark Crash Cymbal

Item ID: K18DC
Zildjian 18 inch K Zildjian Dark Crash Cymbal
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Zildjian 18 inch K Zildjian Dark Crash Cymbal Reviews

18" Cast Bronze Dark Thin Crash Cymbal with Traditional Finish

The Zildjian 18" K Series Dark Thin Crash gives you a unique sound for your kit, offering a full-bodied, dark tone and dry, trashy overtones that cut through the mix. The 18" K Series Dark Thin Crash provides a fast response with a quick decay, while the 18" size and popular weight help make this cymbal perfect for all kinds of contemporary styles where a deeper sound is desired. Don't settle for just any crash cymbal; get the most out of your kit with the great sound of the 18" K Series Dark Thin Crash cymbal!

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Price:$419 and 95 cents
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March 19, 2026

Gorgeous Cymbal

By Phil

Recently bought this and absolutely love it. It sounds beautiful, rich, dark, complex... very musical. I paired it with a 20", but the 20" is almost too much (almost special effects rather than every day use). I'm thinking about swapping the 20" for a 19". I think 18/19 or 17/19 may be more commonly usable than 18/20. The pitch difference from 18 to 19 is about a step. The pitch difference from 18 to 20 seems like closer to 3 full steps. That's a lot of metal mass you're adding with those two extra inches. The 18" is a dream. The 20" is amazing, but make sure you know that's what you want.

August 4, 2025

Perfection!

By Sweetwater Customer

This is one on the best sounding 18 inch crashes I have every played. It has a nice big bwoosh when crashed, and can be used as a washy ride as well. If you love the traditional K sound, you will love this cymbal.

May 19, 2020

Warm and beautiful

By John S. from Charlottesville, VA

Great 18 thin crash. Crashes at a light touch or full hit. Fantastic big bell. Very musical. Bought a 19 with it and the sound great together.

February 5, 2018

Sweet crash!

By Chuck T. from Knoxville, Tenn
Music Background: drummer/recording/sound tech

This is an amazing crash and this a great price!-perfect for my home studio recordings. I have a LOT of Zildjian cymbals-The A customs and the K customs but for now anyway, these have my favorite sound-they cut through the mix and sound amazing-just be careful when you grab-this baby is THIN-if you're an "edge hitter" it'll prolly shred your sticks! I paired this with a 20" and the two sound perfect together!

April 24, 2014

Top of the line

By Jack T. from Dallas Texas
Music Background: Drummer

Excellent cymbal, but I think the world already knows this. You just can't go wrong with this K dark thin.

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