Difference between revisions of "Zildjian A Avedis 22" Crash Ride"
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[https://youtu.be/valeoOYXa1M?si=yUEBRDcvynN2LaSV A Avedis 22" Crash Ride]<br> | [https://youtu.be/valeoOYXa1M?si=yUEBRDcvynN2LaSV A Avedis 22" Crash Ride]<br> | ||
'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Crash Ride#A Avedis|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Crash Ride#A Avedis|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' | + | '''Review:''' "The crash/rides are all similar in their makeup and vibe. Not one stood out as heavier or with a dramatically different character to the next. The big 22” was an obvious choice of ride for me. The bell was really cutting, the body of the cymbal yielded a super light wash with light stick definition, a lot of nice sustain and a bright tone. I could hear instantly that this cymbal could cut the jazz thing in the Buddy Rich era or the rock thing for Ginger Baker. It’s a familiar sound and still one to love. |
| − | Review written by <br> | + | |
| + | The smaller I went, the characteristics remained the same, the pitch just changed. Great bells and a shimmering tone overall – bright, yes, but also warm and useable thanks to the lathing and that patina. They’re very loud cymbals that project well, but they’re not harsh at all, which is contrary to what I was actually expecting. Some vintage cymbals can be harsh on the ears but these aren’t. The only downside is that perhaps there’s a little too much wash on the rides for every situation but I’m really nit-picking there." | ||
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| + | :Review written by Mixdownmag ("REVIEWED: ZILDJIAN AVEDIS CYMBALS", [https://mixdownmag.com.au/reviews/cymbals/reviewed-zildjian-avedis-cymbals/ mixdownmag.com]) <br> | ||
''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Zildjian Jason McGerr|Jason McGerr]] | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Zildjian Jason McGerr|Jason McGerr]] | ||
Revision as of 01:18, 9 February 2026
Group: Rides
Type: Crash Ride
Size: 22 Inch
Series: A Avedis
Weight: 2372g, 2372g (2016 Serial Number), 2424g, 2430g (2016 Serial Number), 2438g (2016 Serial Number), 2482g, 2504g, 2504g (2020 Serial Number), 2510g, 2520g, 2530g, 2540g, 2548g, 2556g (2016 Serial Number), 2570g (2016 Serial Number), 2572g, 2578g, 2578g, 2642g, 2648g, 2650g
Median Weight: 2530g (n=21)
Years of production: 2016 - 2022
Sound file: A Avedis 22" Crash Ride
A Avedis 22" Crash Ride
A Avedis 22" Crash Ride
A Avedis 22" Crash Ride
A Avedis 22" Crash Ride
A Avedis 22" Crash Ride
A Avedis 22" Crash Ride
A Avedis 22" Crash Ride
A Avedis 22" Crash Ride
A Avedis 22" Crash Ride
A Avedis 22" Crash Ride
A Avedis 22" Crash Ride
A Avedis 22" Crash Ride
A Avedis 22" Crash Ride
A Avedis 22" Crash Ride
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The crash/rides are all similar in their makeup and vibe. Not one stood out as heavier or with a dramatically different character to the next. The big 22” was an obvious choice of ride for me. The bell was really cutting, the body of the cymbal yielded a super light wash with light stick definition, a lot of nice sustain and a bright tone. I could hear instantly that this cymbal could cut the jazz thing in the Buddy Rich era or the rock thing for Ginger Baker. It’s a familiar sound and still one to love.
The smaller I went, the characteristics remained the same, the pitch just changed. Great bells and a shimmering tone overall – bright, yes, but also warm and useable thanks to the lathing and that patina. They’re very loud cymbals that project well, but they’re not harsh at all, which is contrary to what I was actually expecting. Some vintage cymbals can be harsh on the ears but these aren’t. The only downside is that perhaps there’s a little too much wash on the rides for every situation but I’m really nit-picking there."
- Review written by Mixdownmag ("REVIEWED: ZILDJIAN AVEDIS CYMBALS", mixdownmag.com)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Jason McGerr
