Drumset Cymbals Played on drumsets world wide Zildjian s secret formula continues to be the favorite of the pros and beginners alike. Cast Bronze Labor of Love. Each Zildjian Cast Bronze cymbal is individually cast from the secret Zildjian alloy formulated over 380 years ago. Using finishing processes refined over centuries craftsmen create the distinguished cymbals played by the world s greatest drummers and percussionists ?Çô including you. K Zildjian Series Legend. Legacy. The innovative cymbal work of Art Blakey Elvin Jones Tony Williams or any one of a sweeping collection of the greatest drummers in history. They?ÇÖve all been fueled by K Zildjian cymbals. The deep dry and shimmering sounds developed by Kerope Zildjian in 19th Century Turkey continue to inspire drummers today. Elaborate hammering and lathing work our secret alloy into versatile cymbals with a wide-ranging blend of high and low frequencies that can be mellow or intense. It all depends on how you play them. Darker version of the A Custom EFX. Produces a quick dry dark and trashy sound used for accenting and punctuating. Unique laser generated cut outs aid in the sudden explosiveness and quick decay. Traditional K finish and thin weight. 18 has a lower pitch than the 16 version.