RARE Zildjian EAK CRASH 17” 1210 g HAND HAMMERED Fine Lathing! Low Profile! DARK CRASH
Original price
$379.99
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Original price
$379.99
Original price
$379.99
$379.99
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$379.99
Current price
$379.99
- THE ELUSIVE EAK 17”. Way Steve Gadd vibes on this one. I believe it’a the “Dark Crash” - it has that smaller bell and lower profile and classic wavy Hand Hammered surface - telltale EAK.
- When Zildjian re-introduced the K Series back in the early 80s, they also re-introduced Hand Hammering to their cymbals, at least for a brief moment. And you can tell too - in how they look and how they sound.
- EAKs are definitely different than today's Zildjian K. The lathing is thinner and they are more heavily hammered. The surface of this cymbal is WAVY. The bell is ALSO hammered. And in general, EAKs are much darker than modern Ks. I'm a big fan of the EAK, always have been.
- Weighing in at a lovely 1210 grams, this EAK plays like a beautiful Medium Thin DARK CRASH. Smaller bell gives it a bit more of a Fast Crash feel with a more controllable decay.
- Darker leanings. Lower pitched. Low profile. Perfect for punches and accents. Has an unparalleled 80s warmth and shimmer to it. Full dark tone but mellowed over the last 40 years.
- Nearly impossible to find, especially these days, and in the 17” inch size.
- No issues. Amazing golden patina. Traditional finish with a vintage look. Classic EAK for less than the regular-ass modern humdrum K.