Dark and brilliant sounds coexist within the K Custom Hybrid!

The K Custom Hybrid series is another innovative and musical line developed in conjunction with Akira Jimbo, a leading drum stylist. The Hybrids combine the unlathed, brilliant finish of the K Custom Ride on the inner half with the traditionally finished K Zildjian lathing on the outer half of the cymbal. This results in the possibility of two different sound dynamics depending where the cymbal is played. Additionally, the unlathed section helps to control the wash and sustain, rendering them ideal for recording and live situations.

The 20" Ride combines the defined stick attack and strong bell sound of the K Custom Ride with the crash-ability and increased spread of a thinner, lathed cymbal. It provides a unique musical statement that will challenge and inspire your artistic expressions.

Akira said, "Maximum versatility is the main idea with the Hybrid series. I worked with Zildjian to design a line of cymbals where brilliance and darkness co-exist. I think the sound we came up with sets the new standard for the 21st Century."

Discover the multi-dimensional feel of the K Custom Hybrid ride. Order today.

Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Ride

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GREAT RIDE!!!

Posted by bbiggs from Oklahoma City on Sep 20, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Recording Drummer

Reviewer's Play Style: Any and All Music

This is such a great ride! I love playing on it. The one (and only) downside is that it is a pretty thin ride. If you play with heavy hands at all, be prepared to replace it because it will crack easily. I am not a heavy player by any means but I still managed to crack mine. Still a great cymbal. I'm getting another to replace the cracked one.

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Awesome Ride

Posted by Nick from Baltimore on Sep 9, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

Such a nice ride. Oh yes. Incredible crash. Very shimmery. Love the bell too, cuts through nicely. Lathed section has a nice ping with light-medium wash, very nice, jazzy sound. Unlathed section has super clear ping and some added volume. This thing is capable of producing some beautiful sounds and is very versitile. I play it in a hardcore and sometimes wish it was a little louder, but the crash and bell make up for it. Still audible when played on the unlathed section, but could be louder. Do some jazzier stuff too and couldn't ask for a better all-around ride for that. Wish it wasn't so EXPENSIVE but worth it if you got the cash.

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Has A Little of Everything

Posted by Consumed from Minnesota on Jun 20, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Alternative

In a ride, I look for one that has great stick definition, pronounced bell, and good crash. This cymbal covers them all beautifully! Let me start with my favorite part, the crash. This ride does not sound like a ride or crash ride even, when you use it as a crash, it just sounds like a ridiculously, unneccessarily large righteous crash cymbal, which I have yet to find another ride match. The ride also can be used as a really jazzy sounding ride if you play on the outer 1/4 of it, a really washy ride if you play on the very edge, or a really bright ride if you play in the middle 1/2 of it. The bell, is great, not amazing, but it does cut through very nicely! Overall, this ride can honestly produce any sound you want from a ride, or if you want a really thick sounding crash that still has shimmer in it, it can double as a stellar crash.

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BEST!

Posted by Paisteistheonlyoneforme2000 from Sacramento, CA on Jan 23, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist/active

Reviewer's Play Style: rock,pop,metal

Best ride i've ever heard. Perfect ping over light wash. Looks great too. Normally I'm a fan of paiste, but this will be an exception. If you have the money, get it!!!!

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Overall Great Cymbal

Posted by Thieves19 from Niagara on Jun 6, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Punk/Rock/Metal

Just bought this cymbal. Overall it is great. Having a combination of lathed and unlathed is great making it really easy to get different sounds from it. The bell is powerful, and it also sounds great as a crash. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes playing any rock style.

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