Zildjian K Sweet 19" Crash – Unplayed / Mint Condition
SKU: K0705 | Retail: $454.95
Listed by Nick’s Drum Gear – Collector-Grade Cymbals, Professionally Curated – Home of the STR Rating
Intro
The 19" K Sweet Crash is the perfect middle ground between responsiveness and power. Extra thin in weight with an unlathed bell and K hammering, it brings out a dark yet explosive crash tone that projects with warmth and depth.
STR Rating (Style, Tonality & Response)
Style: 4.5/5 – Excellent balance for live and studio use
Tonality: 5/5 – Dark, musical, and lush with broad wash
Response: 4.5/5 – Quick but with a bit more sustain than smaller sizes
Genre Match
Jazz / Fusion: 4/5 – Musical crash with excellent blend
Rock / Pop: 5/5 – Punchy and cutting, perfect for choruses and accents
Funk / R&B: 4/5 – Strong, funky pop with a musical decay
Studio / Session: 5/5 – Warm and dark tones record beautifully
Specifications
Diameter: 19"
Weight: Extra Thin
Finish: Traditional with unlathed bell
Family: K Zildjian
Sound Profile
Tone: Dark, warm, expressive
Attack: Quick yet slightly more open than the 17"
Decay: Balanced, with full-bodied sustain
Projection: Strong, cuts easily in a mix
Ideal Uses: All-purpose crash with blend of speed and power
Nick’s Notes
The 19" Sweet Crash is often considered the sweet spot of the series—big enough to project, thin enough to respond quickly, and versatile enough for almost any genre. A true workhorse crash.
Every cymbal is carefully inspected, packed with care in a custom-fitted box, and shipped fully insured to ensure it arrives safely and exactly as described.
STR = Style, Tonality & Response — Nick’s Drum Gear’s exclusive system to help players match cymbals to real-world playing applications.