Difference between revisions of "Zildjian K 20" Custom Dry"
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'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Custom Dry#K Zildjian|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Custom Dry#K Zildjian|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review:''' "This 20" cymbal is designed specifically for softer musical settings where a controlled sound from a ride cymbal is required. The first thing you notice about the Custom Dry Ride is its look: It's ugly, and it even feels a bit gritty. Years ago some drummers talked about how they would buy a new cymbal, bury it in the backyard for six months, and then and only then would it be ready to be taken to a gig. I think this cymbal would definitely appeal to those drummers! In all seriousness, this is a beautiful-sounding cymbal. The stick sound is very dry, and it has a low tone that is very warm. Its bell, unlike the one on the [[Z Zildjian 21" Mega Bell Ride|Mega Bell Ride]], is small, but the sound is good. It has a low pitch and is also pretty clear, even though the bell doesn't project too loudly. In a small group, trio, or other small ensemble this cymbal would work perfectly. What's great is that you can really lay in to it without it getting too loud or having the overtones build up too much. For this reason it could possibly be excellent for recording. To give you an idea of the sound of this cymbal, try to imagine a low-pitched ride cymbal that hasn't been cleaned for a few years and that has a few pieces of tape on it. That's about how dry it is! I found this cymbal to be a real pleasure to play, and it's nice to play a cymbal that has as much character as this one." <br> | '''Review:''' "This 20" cymbal is designed specifically for softer musical settings where a controlled sound from a ride cymbal is required. The first thing you notice about the Custom Dry Ride is its look: It's ugly, and it even feels a bit gritty. Years ago some drummers talked about how they would buy a new cymbal, bury it in the backyard for six months, and then and only then would it be ready to be taken to a gig. I think this cymbal would definitely appeal to those drummers! In all seriousness, this is a beautiful-sounding cymbal. The stick sound is very dry, and it has a low tone that is very warm. Its bell, unlike the one on the [[Z Zildjian 21" Mega Bell Ride|Mega Bell Ride]], is small, but the sound is good. It has a low pitch and is also pretty clear, even though the bell doesn't project too loudly. In a small group, trio, or other small ensemble this cymbal would work perfectly. What's great is that you can really lay in to it without it getting too loud or having the overtones build up too much. For this reason it could possibly be excellent for recording. To give you an idea of the sound of this cymbal, try to imagine a low-pitched ride cymbal that hasn't been cleaned for a few years and that has a few pieces of tape on it. That's about how dry it is! I found this cymbal to be a real pleasure to play, and it's nice to play a cymbal that has as much character as this one." <br> | ||
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Review written by William F. Miller ("New And Notable - New Zildjians", Modern Drummer, August, 1989, p.44)<br> | Review written by William F. Miller ("New And Notable - New Zildjians", Modern Drummer, August, 1989, p.44)<br> | ||
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'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
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(*) "New And Notable" (Modern Drummer May 1989, p. 102)<br> | (*) "New And Notable" (Modern Drummer May 1989, p. 102)<br> | ||
Revision as of 00:08, 10 October 2024
Group: Rides
Type: Custom Dry
Size: 20 Inch
Series: K Zildjian
Weight: 2546g, 2691g, 2826g, 2872g, 2875g, 2880g, 2894g
Years of production: 1989* - ?
Sound File: K Zildjian 20" Custom Dry
K Zildjian 20" Custom Dry
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "This 20" cymbal is designed specifically for softer musical settings where a controlled sound from a ride cymbal is required. The first thing you notice about the Custom Dry Ride is its look: It's ugly, and it even feels a bit gritty. Years ago some drummers talked about how they would buy a new cymbal, bury it in the backyard for six months, and then and only then would it be ready to be taken to a gig. I think this cymbal would definitely appeal to those drummers! In all seriousness, this is a beautiful-sounding cymbal. The stick sound is very dry, and it has a low tone that is very warm. Its bell, unlike the one on the Mega Bell Ride, is small, but the sound is good. It has a low pitch and is also pretty clear, even though the bell doesn't project too loudly. In a small group, trio, or other small ensemble this cymbal would work perfectly. What's great is that you can really lay in to it without it getting too loud or having the overtones build up too much. For this reason it could possibly be excellent for recording. To give you an idea of the sound of this cymbal, try to imagine a low-pitched ride cymbal that hasn't been cleaned for a few years and that has a few pieces of tape on it. That's about how dry it is! I found this cymbal to be a real pleasure to play, and it's nice to play a cymbal that has as much character as this one."
Review written by William F. Miller ("New And Notable - New Zildjians", Modern Drummer, August, 1989, p.44)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
Source:
(*) "New And Notable" (Modern Drummer May 1989, p. 102)
