A Zildjian 21" Rock Ride
Group: Rides
Type: Rock Ride
Size: 21 Inch
Series: A Zildjian
Weight: 3079g, 3100g, 3134g (2001 Serial Number), 3156g, 3160g, 3165g, 3166g, 3180g, 3180g (Small cursive A), 3192g (Hollow Logo), 3196g, 3215g (Marked "Rock 21", Hollow Logo), 3219g (1980s Era), 3230g, 3290g, 3290g, 3296g (1980s Era), 3300g, 3308g, 3335g (Small cursive A), 3335g (Large cursive A), 3350g (1980s Era), 3361g, 3370g, 3385g (Hollow Logo), 3394g, 3400g (Hollow Logo), 3401g, 3401g, 3402g, 3405g, 3457g (1990s Era, pre-Serial Number), 3502g (2002 Serial Number), 3512g, 3522g
Median Weight: 3300g (n=35)
Years of production: 1973 - 2021(?) (first ad in Oct 1972)
Sound File: A Zildjian 21" Rock Ride
A Zildjian 21" Rock Ride
A Zildjian 21" Rock Ride
A Zildjian 21" Rock Ride
A Zildjian 21" Rock Ride
A Zildjian 21" Rock Ride
A Zildjian 21" Rock Ride
A Zildjian 21" Rock Ride
A Zildjian 21" Rock Ride
A Zildjian 21" Rock Ride
A Zildjian 21" Rock Ride
A Zildjian 21" Rock Ride
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: This was my go-to (well, only) ride for a decade. It has a solid "ping" over a nice wash. Due to its weight, fast sticking patterns are no problem, as the stick definition doesn't get lost in wash, as is often the case with light cymbals - which this isn't.
Despite the name leading one to believe this might be just for those playing the heaviest of music styles, this is actually a very versatile ride. (Hey, even Buddy Rich and Ed Shaughnessy played one of these!) This does loud music situations well, as evidenced by Steven Adler, Troy Lucketta, Joey Kramer, and others using this in their setups.
The bell is well proportioned, making it easy to hit. Hitting it with the shank of the stick is pleasing, and sounds deep and powerful.
About the only thing the 21" Rock Ride doesn't do well is crash. It's too gongy when used this way.
- Review written by Bluejacketsfan
Artist/song where it can be heard: Vinny Appice, Kenny Aronoff, Louie Bellson, Peter Criss, Les DeMerle, Anton Fig, Josh Freese, Bill Gibson, Rayford Griffin, Manu Katché, Troy Luccketta, Roxy Petrucci, Ed Shaughnessy, Max Weinberg, Adrian Young
A tale of two models: Rock21 and Rock Ride 21"
The early Rock cymbals had two models in 21 inches. The Rock21 with a larger bell (the large cup) and the 21" Rock Ride with the special cup.
