K Zildjian 21" Heavy Ride

Group: Rides
Type: Heavy Ride
Size: 21 Inch
Series: K Zildjian
Weight: 3007g, 3106g (2001 Serial Number)
Years of production: 2001 - 2005
Sound file: K Zildjian 21" Heavy Ride
K Zildjian 21" Heavy Ride
K Zildjian 21" Heavy Ride
K Zildjian 21" Heavy Ride
K Zildjian 21" Heavy Ride
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Review: "Well, maybe I spoke too soon. The K heavy ride is the antithesis of the A Custom Projection ride. As such, it might be just the ticket for drummers who do want deep, warm undertones and dark, mysterious characteristics from their rides, even at high volumes.

The cymbal features a special oversized bell and a flat taper that help it produce a warm, deep, low-end ride sound, with lots of rumbling undertones and a bit of gongi-ness that never gets out of control. It doesn't have a lot of high end, but there's enough for clear stick articulation. And if you need even more penetration, this ride has a killer bell. It really contrasted with the rest of the cymbal sound, ringing out clear, high, and long. It's nice to get that sort of split personality within one ride."

Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, June 2001, pp. 37-8)

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