Detail 01
12-inch splash
High pitched and very short. Speaks instantly, then it's gone. Pure accent, no sustain.
Product detailSKU #1273887990521
ZildjianK Splash Cymbal 12 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12" cast splash from Zildjian's K line. Thin, US-made, machine-hammered. A short accent cymbal for drummers who already have their main crashes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Quick punctuation accents between crashes
- Studio work where a short accent won't smear takes
- Adding a high, fast voice to an existing kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a main crash — a splash won't carry that
- Drummers with no free stand or clamp
- Players wanting sustain; this decays almost immediately
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Thin weight
Opens with light stick pressure. Also means it's fragile — hard edge hits will crack it.
Detail 03
Cast alloy
Cast bronze rather than sheet metal. More complex overtones and it holds up better long-term.
Detail 04
Full lathing
Lathed across the whole surface. Smoother, more even response than an unlathed or partially lathed cymbal.
Detail 05
Machine hammering
Consistent hammer pattern across the cymbal. More uniform than hand hammering, and it's why the price stays here.
Detail 06
Traditional finish
Polished surface rather than raw. Slightly brighter attack than a brilliant-free unfinished cymbal.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Splashes usually mount on a clamp off an existing stand — not included.
- 02One cymbal, no felts, sleeve, or wingnut in the box.
- 03Thin cymbals crack when struck on the edge. Hit at a glancing angle.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is a splash different from a small crash?
A splash is thinner and decays far faster. A 12" crash still rings; a 12" splash is a quick pop that clears immediately.
02Where do I mount a 12-inch splash?
Most drummers use a cymbal clamp on an existing stand or a hi-hat rod attachment. It doesn't need its own stand.
03Is a splash loud enough for a live band?
It's an accent, not a crash. Cuts through for a moment because of the high pitch, but it won't sustain over a band.
04Where is it made?
United States.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Yellow
- Country of Origin
- United States Added value: No
- Color Finish
- Traditional
1 detailsSize & weight
- Cymbal weight
- Thin
14 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Hammering
- Machine
- Quantity
- 1
- Material
- Cast alloy
- Lathing
- Full
- Korena Special
- false
- Type
- Effects/other
- Sizes (in)
- Multiple
- Country of origin
- United States
- Tier
- new
- Added value
- No
- Source Id
- site51273887990521
- Bell
- Standard
- Finish
- Traditional
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