Warm, full-bodied tone with clean stick sound.

The Zildjian K Custom Dark Hi-Hat Pair have a fast, bright chick that cuts through. The K Custom cymbals are specially designed to provide more volume and cut with a quicker attack and decay than traditional K Zildjians. 14" diameter.

Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, and scores more musical movers have sworn by the deep, dry, shimmering K sound developed in 19th century Turkey.

K Custom cymbals time-proven techniques driven into new territory. Order now. Your kit will sound better than you thought possible.

Zildjian K Custom Dark Hi-Hat Cymbal Pair

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Worth it anytime

Posted by hrdrckr from Kent, WA on Aug 15, 2008

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Emo Rock, Alternative

These are BEAUTIFULLY toned. The chick is bright and could be a little lighter, but I am 100% satified anyway. The semi-open sound is incredible, it's so nice and washy, no sound of cymbals clanging together.

Of course they're a little overpriced but I would still buy these again anyday.

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Great pair of hats if you have the money

Posted by Joey drummer from San Antonio on May 27, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Jams, in a band

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, funk, hard rock, spanish

These hats are really great to play with! They are really dark and funky but sound great in any style. I have had these for about 5 years now and at first didnt really care for the sound but they really grew on me! Beginners may not care for them at first. I play with the bottom on the top and they sound heavy and really cut through! If you have the money they are an awesome set to have

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Huge improvement over starter cymbals.

Posted by JB from New Hampshire on Mar 20, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician & Sound Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz, Rock, Blues, Irish Traditional

14" Pair: These are a huge improvement over the Zildjian 'starter' cymbals (read "pressed"). These have a nice warm, dark tone with great overtones. I am inclined to play these as a ride some times for an extra accent. Sizzles are just nice, and will cut through when needed or can be quite mellow if played lightly, just get the bottom cymbal's tilt correct. There is none of that pingy sound here. Chicks are defined. There is a usable bell. These will last a lifetime. Finish is lovely. They are heavy so will need some extra spring adjustment to the stand.

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Posted by HHLL from Chicago, IL on Mar 13, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Touring Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Metal, Hardcore, Rock

I have had these hi hats for well over 5 years now and they have not let me down once! These cymbals are durable and sound good playing any type of music. I suggest that if you are looking a for an awsome pair of hi hats to go buy this!

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Amazing!!!!

Posted by TwentyOne12 from Clarkston, MI on Dec 26, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Funk, Metal

I bought these hats recently, the 14", and they blew me away. There perfect for funk and jazz, but I play in a hard rock band, and they sound exactly how I want them to there too. The only reason I gave them a 4 for value was because they're so expensive! But still, it was worth it?

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Zildjian K Custom Dark Hi-Hat Cymbal Pair

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