22” Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Crash (NOS) 2088g
Rare New Old Stock example of the largest Special Dry Crash in the series. At only 2088 grams, this is an exceptionally light and expressive 22” — functioning beautifully as both a dark crash and a crash-ride with fast response and remarkably controlled decay.
• Size: 22”
• Weight: 2066 g
• Series: Zildjian K Custom Special Dry
• Model: Special Dry Crash 2016
• Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
• Finish: Traditional / Special Dry patina finish
• Sound: dark, earthy and complex
• Response: explosive opening with immediate bloom
• Decay: fast and controlled for a cymbal of this size
• Feel: soft, buttery and highly responsive
• Character: crashes effortlessly yet retains musical stick definition
• Use: jazz, indie, worship, studio work, singer-songwriter and low-volume settings
• Rarity: uncommon 22” size, especially in NOS condition and at this light weight
A unique Special Dry. Most 22” crashes are considerably heavier; this 2058 g example offers a level of openness and musicality rarely found in modern large-format crashes.
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🔁 Trade-ins welcome – vintage Zildjian cymbals, Remo Rototoms & copper/bronze/brass snares
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Original price was: €600.00.€575.00Current price is: €575.00.
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