Difference between revisions of "Zildjian K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride"
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'''Size:''' 21 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 21 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Zildjian K Custom|K Custom]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Zildjian K Custom|K Custom]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 2865g, 2925g, 2958g, 3007g, 3038g, 3060g, 3096g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 2856g, 2865g, 2920g, 2925g, 2958g, 2960g (2025 Serial Number), 2982g, 2985g, 3007g, 3038g, 3060g, 3096g<br> |
| − | '''Median Weight:''' | + | '''Median Weight:''' 2971g (n=12)<br> |
| − | '''Years of production:''' | + | '''Years of production:''' 2009 - Present <br> |
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/Ar0G0NlKt7c?si=MRYDgyCS5l6UNvf5 K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride]<br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/Ar0G0NlKt7c?si=MRYDgyCS5l6UNvf5 K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride]<br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/y2qXPWPuVVo?si=Mw_yxIrYW87O4Tse K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride]<br> | [https://youtu.be/y2qXPWPuVVo?si=Mw_yxIrYW87O4Tse K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride]<br> | ||
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[https://youtu.be/2luU0SBjADk?si=zlQorHh4gsB4sfD5 K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride]<br> | [https://youtu.be/2luU0SBjADk?si=zlQorHh4gsB4sfD5 K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride]<br> | ||
'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Hybrid Ride#K Custom|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Hybrid Ride#K Custom|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' | + | '''Review:''' "At over 3kg, the 21" ride is quite a lot of cymbal. It feels surprisingly thin to handle, though. The lathed area gives a clean, slightly woody-sounding ping over a complementary wash. Crossing over onto the polished area brings an instant change in character, with the stick sound morphing into something altogether tighter and more pronounced. |
| − | + | A metallic edge adds focus, helping the cymbal project further without a dramatic increase in volume. By the time the bell is reached, there's virtually no wash remaining - just a clear, strong peal. Crashing the ride is simple and it opens with a bright, shimmering note that takes some time to decay." <br> | |
| − | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:'''<br> | + | :Review written by Adam Jones ("Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Cymbals review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/zildjian-k-custom-hybrid-cymbals-214439 musicradar.com], August 4, 2009) <br> |
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| + | '''Review:''' " | ||
| + | The 21" ride lives up to its "hybrid" name, that's for sure. The unlathed inner half has a brilliant finish similar to what you'd find on a standard K Custom ride. The outer half is lathed like a traditional K. The sound of playing on the inner ring was all "ping" and not a lot of sing. Offering | ||
| + | great attack, even at fast tempos, the unlathed portion had well-controlled overtones and a clean, quick decay. The lathed section had more of that wash you'd expect from a big ride, plus rich-sounding overtones with a fairly long decay. The two riding surfaces also differed slightly in pitch, with the inner ring sounding almost a full step higher than the outer ring. | ||
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| + | The bell is more raised than a standard K bell. Like the inner unlathed ring, it had a tight "ding" sound. Not a lot of complexity here, just strength and volume. | ||
| + | When you slam a ride, you usually get a lot of wash and an extremely long decay-but not with the Hybrid. Quick and higher in pitch than most big rides, the crash sound of this cymbal was closer to that of an 18" than a 21" ride. So there you have it: one cymbal with two distinctly different-sounding ride zones, plus an amazingly useful crash sound and a loud bell." | ||
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| + | :Review written by Fran Azzarto ("Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Additions", Modern Drummer, October 2009, p. 33) | ||
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| + | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Zildjian Eric Singer|Eric Singer]]<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 13:15, 2 December 2025
Group: Rides
Type: Hybrid Ride
Size: 21 Inch
Series: K Custom
Weight: 2856g, 2865g, 2920g, 2925g, 2958g, 2960g (2025 Serial Number), 2982g, 2985g, 3007g, 3038g, 3060g, 3096g
Median Weight: 2971g (n=12)
Years of production: 2009 - Present
Sound file: K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride
K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride
K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride
K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride
K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride
K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride
K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride
K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride
K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride
K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride
K Custom 21" Hybrid Ride
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "At over 3kg, the 21" ride is quite a lot of cymbal. It feels surprisingly thin to handle, though. The lathed area gives a clean, slightly woody-sounding ping over a complementary wash. Crossing over onto the polished area brings an instant change in character, with the stick sound morphing into something altogether tighter and more pronounced.
A metallic edge adds focus, helping the cymbal project further without a dramatic increase in volume. By the time the bell is reached, there's virtually no wash remaining - just a clear, strong peal. Crashing the ride is simple and it opens with a bright, shimmering note that takes some time to decay."
- Review written by Adam Jones ("Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Cymbals review", musicradar.com, August 4, 2009)
Review: " The 21" ride lives up to its "hybrid" name, that's for sure. The unlathed inner half has a brilliant finish similar to what you'd find on a standard K Custom ride. The outer half is lathed like a traditional K. The sound of playing on the inner ring was all "ping" and not a lot of sing. Offering great attack, even at fast tempos, the unlathed portion had well-controlled overtones and a clean, quick decay. The lathed section had more of that wash you'd expect from a big ride, plus rich-sounding overtones with a fairly long decay. The two riding surfaces also differed slightly in pitch, with the inner ring sounding almost a full step higher than the outer ring.
The bell is more raised than a standard K bell. Like the inner unlathed ring, it had a tight "ding" sound. Not a lot of complexity here, just strength and volume. When you slam a ride, you usually get a lot of wash and an extremely long decay-but not with the Hybrid. Quick and higher in pitch than most big rides, the crash sound of this cymbal was closer to that of an 18" than a 21" ride. So there you have it: one cymbal with two distinctly different-sounding ride zones, plus an amazingly useful crash sound and a loud bell."
- Review written by Fran Azzarto ("Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Additions", Modern Drummer, October 2009, p. 33)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Eric Singer
