Z Custom 21" Mega Bell Ride
Group: Rides
Type: Mega Bell Ride
Size: 21 Inch
Series: Z Custom
Weight: 3536g (2024 Serial Number), 3741g, 3747g (2000 Serial Number), 3782g (1st Generation), 3789g (1st Generation), 3789g (2024 Serial Number), 3808g, 3947g (2nd Generation), 3829g (2024 Serial Number), 3835g (2024 Serial Number), 3914g (2024 Serial Number), 4066g (2024 Serial Number)
Years of production: Originally offered in the Z Series as the Z Zildjian 21" Mega Bell Ride; 1996* - 2009 (1st and 2nd Generations), 2024 - Present (3rd Generation)
Sound file: Z Custom 21" Mega Bell Ride (3rd Generation)
Z Custom 21" Mega Bell Ride (1st Generation)
Z Custom 21" Mega Bell Ride (2nd Generation)
Z Custom 21" Mega Bell Ride (2nd Generation)
Z Custom 21" Mega Bell Ride (3rd Generation)
Z Custom 21" Mega Bell Ride (3rd Generation)
Z Custom 21" Mega Bell Ride (3rd Generation)
Z Custom 21" Mega Bell Ride (3rd Generation)
Z Custom 21" Mega Bell Ride (3rd Generation)
Z Custom 21" Mega Bell Ride (3rd Generation)
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Review: I was really surprised by the Mega Bell Ride. I was expecting a clangy beast of a cymbal, that really is only best used for those who love making "noise" with their rides. It wasn't like that at all! The sound when tapped on the profile was reminiscent of a Rock Ride - strong "ping" over a nice wash that isn't overbearing. The 8" bell is probably why most buy this, and it does what it is supposed to do. Hitting it with the tip of the stick produces a nice sound, but hitting the bell with any other part of the stick produces a piercing, loud "ding" that is sure to cut through whatever music you play with it. Mine weighed 3747g, so on the lite end of this model.
Review written by Bluejacketsfan
Artist/song where it can be heard: Adrian Young
Source:
(*) "New And Notable" (Modern Drummer, November 1996, p. 24)
