The K-Sweet cymbal set is a perfectly matched cymbal set from renowned US manufacturer Zildjian's K Series. The cymbals, which are made from high-quality B20 bronze - an alloy of 80 percent copper and 20 percent tin - are hammered in the distrinctive pattern for which the K Series is known and which contributes to their rather dark sound and fast response. The untreated, natural bells of the crash and hi-hat cymbals are also a striking feature. The cymbal set includes a 15" K-Sweet hi-hat, 17" and 19" K-Sweet crashes, and a 21" K-Sweet ride.
The K-Sweet cymbals included in the set fundamentally combine a rather dark sound character, a fast response, and a sparkling decay. The large 15" K-Sweet hi-hat combines a heavyweight bottom with a light top cymbal, resulting in a clear stick sound, a solid "chick" sound which easily cuts through the mix, and a pleasant amount of wash when played open. The crashes in the "extra thin" weight class sound full-bodied, with the 17" model having less body due to its size. The 21" K-Sweet-Ride in turn offers a clear stick sound even with faster playing styles and will impress with dark overtones and a good ability to produce crash cymbal sounds.
Anyone looking for modern, rather dark-sounding cymbals without a trashy note should definitely put the K-Sweet cymbal set from Zildjian through its paces. The extremely balanced K-Sweet cymbals with their multi-faceted sound and rapid response will capably cover a wide range of applications. A major advantage of this cymbal set is the significantly lower price compared to buying individual cymbals, which means that drummers who have always had their eye on K-Sweet cymbals but have been put off by the steep individual prices of the models now have an excellent opportunity to get their hands on a Zildjian K-Sweet cymbal set at a bargain price.
The Avedis Zildjian company is one of the world's oldest manufacturers of musical instruments. In addition to cymbals and gongs, the Zildjian range also includes drumsticks, percussion mallets, and accessories. The company's history dates back to 1618, when an Armenian, Avedis Zildjian, made his first cymbals from tin, copper, and silver near Constantinople. In the early 20th century, the company moved its headquarters to the United States, where a short time later the era of big bands and Swing music began. Zildjian worked closely with the most famous drummers of that era and over the decades earned an excellent reputation among Jazz drummers. Since Ringo Starr led the way more recently, Zildjian cymbals have also become increasingly popular among Rock drummers, and today the range includes cymbals for every conceivable genre, ranging from affordable entry-level cymbals to handmade models of the very highest quality.
Drummers who wish to expand their K-Sweet cymbal set can of course also purchase all of the cymbals included in the set in other sizes: The range of K-Sweet cymbals includes a total of three different-sized hi-hats, five crashes, and two ride cymbal models, all of which harmonise perfectly with each other. The iconic K series also includes many other dark-sounding cymbal types that can complement the K-Sweet cymbal set perfectly. The K-Series EFX cymbals, for example, with their extraordinary laser cut-out design, deliver a dry "trash" sound with a rapid decay time for some special accents, and these can be used either as a single cymbal or stacked with other models.