Difference between revisions of "K Custom 21" Special Dry 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:''' 2019g, 2211g, 2256g, 2378g, 2380g, 2460g, 2486g, 2508g, 2560g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 2019g, 2211g, 2256g, 2316g (2024 Serial Number), 2320g (2019 Serial Number), 2330g, 2358g, 2333g, 2378g, 2380g, 2446g, 2460g, 2476g, 2486g, 2508g, 2541g, 2560g<br> |
| − | '''Median Weight:''' | + | '''Median Weight:''' 2378g (n=17)<br> |
'''Years of production:''' 2001 - Present<br> | '''Years of production:''' 2001 - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/_qq585L8stA?si=yH-tJmJOUWzA9WXyF K Custom 21" Special Dry Ride]<br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/_qq585L8stA?si=yH-tJmJOUWzA9WXyF K Custom 21" Special Dry Ride]<br> | ||
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[https://youtu.be/-G78ML6pQGw?si=NtAh9o_-iFyQ7XQ7 K Custom 21" Special Dry Ride]<br> | [https://youtu.be/-G78ML6pQGw?si=NtAh9o_-iFyQ7XQ7 K Custom 21" Special Dry Ride]<br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/7jk3qNYVsSs?si=SwQNK0rJbV6Sza_e K Custom 21" Special Dry Ride]<br> | [https://youtu.be/7jk3qNYVsSs?si=SwQNK0rJbV6Sza_e K Custom 21" Special Dry Ride]<br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/QfDlyRbH1es?si=Eu5SbwjCjirbZfA6 K Custom 21" Special Dry Ride]<br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/GcaE5nA_2x8?si=cx8Pwl21Gmh3o_gs K Custom 21" Special Dry Ride]<br> | ||
'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Special Dry Ride#K Custom|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Special Dry Ride#K Custom|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review:''' "You want dark and dry? You got it. This cymbal has absolutely no "pinginess" at all. Even the use of a nylon-tip stick didn't make much difference; the dry stick sound just got a little "clickier." <br> | '''Review:''' "You want dark and dry? You got it. This cymbal has absolutely no "pinginess" at all. Even the use of a nylon-tip stick didn't make much difference; the dry stick sound just got a little "clickier." <br> | ||
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This is definitely the most exotic cymbal in our review group, and it's not for everybody. But Zildjian feels that it's "ideal for electric jazz and modern electronic music," based on the response of many of their endorsers who play in that genre. If you play that music, too— or if you're just interested in something out of the ordinary—you'll want to check out the K Custom Special Dry ride."<br> | This is definitely the most exotic cymbal in our review group, and it's not for everybody. But Zildjian feels that it's "ideal for electric jazz and modern electronic music," based on the response of many of their endorsers who play in that genre. If you play that music, too— or if you're just interested in something out of the ordinary—you'll want to check out the K Custom Special Dry ride."<br> | ||
| − | Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, June 2001, p. 38)<br> | + | :Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, June 2001, p. 38)<br> |
'''Review:''' "The 21" ride is a surprisingly versatile thing and plays beautifully. The stick definition is impeccably clear while the cymbal maintains a decent level of wash, despite its overall dryness. It crashes wonderfully, opening up in an instant and shutting back down relatively quickly, a reaction you’d expect from a crash rather than a large ride cymbal. | '''Review:''' "The 21" ride is a surprisingly versatile thing and plays beautifully. The stick definition is impeccably clear while the cymbal maintains a decent level of wash, despite its overall dryness. It crashes wonderfully, opening up in an instant and shutting back down relatively quickly, a reaction you’d expect from a crash rather than a large ride cymbal. | ||
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'''Review:''' "I love that there’s two larger sized rides in this range. The 21” ride retains the rawness of the original Special Dry ride, but with a lightness and more integrated bell and it’s crashable too. The 23” is actually slightly heavier than you’d expect, with a clear amount of stick definition and a clearer, bigger bell. You can crash it, but not quite as much as its smaller brother." | '''Review:''' "I love that there’s two larger sized rides in this range. The 21” ride retains the rawness of the original Special Dry ride, but with a lightness and more integrated bell and it’s crashable too. The 23” is actually slightly heavier than you’d expect, with a clear amount of stick definition and a clearer, bigger bell. You can crash it, but not quite as much as its smaller brother." | ||
| − | Review written by anonymous ("REVIEWED: ZILDJIAN K CUSTOM SPECIAL DRY CYMBALS", [https://mixdownmag.com.au/reviews/cymbals/reviewed-zildjian-k-custom-special-dry-cymbals/ mixdownmag.com.au]) | + | :Review written by anonymous ("REVIEWED: ZILDJIAN K CUSTOM SPECIAL DRY CYMBALS", [https://mixdownmag.com.au/reviews/cymbals/reviewed-zildjian-k-custom-special-dry-cymbals/ mixdownmag.com.au]) |
| − | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' <br> | + | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Zildjian Steve Smith|Steve Smith]]<br> |
Latest revision as of 01:30, 9 February 2026
Group: Rides
Type: Special Dry Ride
Size: 21 Inch
Series: K Custom
Weight: 2019g, 2211g, 2256g, 2316g (2024 Serial Number), 2320g (2019 Serial Number), 2330g, 2358g, 2333g, 2378g, 2380g, 2446g, 2460g, 2476g, 2486g, 2508g, 2541g, 2560g
Median Weight: 2378g (n=17)
Years of production: 2001 - Present
Sound file: K Custom 21" Special Dry Ride
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Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "You want dark and dry? You got it. This cymbal has absolutely no "pinginess" at all. Even the use of a nylon-tip stick didn't make much difference; the dry stick sound just got a little "clickier."
This hybrid model features hammering processes from both the K Custom and the Re-Mix ranges. Fully lathed on the bottom, it's "scored" on top using a new lathing tool and techniques. It's designed to have a brighter, more penetrating stick sound than that of the K Custom Dry Light ride. Well, if that's the case, I wonder how anybody could even hear that model, because the stick sound on this one was about as dry and subtle as I could ever imagine.
An interesting characteristic of this ride is that it just borders on being "crashable" (in the way a jazz drummer would crash on a ride cymbal, not as a substitute for a crash cymbal). It also has a larger bell than other K Custom Dry models, making the bell more accessible. Like the K heavy, the bell offered a nice contrast to the deep, dry sound of the cymbal: It sounded bright, clear, and clangy—in a good way.
This is definitely the most exotic cymbal in our review group, and it's not for everybody. But Zildjian feels that it's "ideal for electric jazz and modern electronic music," based on the response of many of their endorsers who play in that genre. If you play that music, too— or if you're just interested in something out of the ordinary—you'll want to check out the K Custom Special Dry ride."
- Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, June 2001, p. 38)
Review: "The 21" ride is a surprisingly versatile thing and plays beautifully. The stick definition is impeccably clear while the cymbal maintains a decent level of wash, despite its overall dryness. It crashes wonderfully, opening up in an instant and shutting back down relatively quickly, a reaction you’d expect from a crash rather than a large ride cymbal.
The bell is clear and dark, coaxing out the more complex tonalities from the body of the cymbal with each note. The 18" crash is probably the most dry of the collection, almost vanishing into the mix as soon as it has been struck. This works well on one hand, giving it an almost pre-mixed or EQ’d sound, although in a live context it takes a bit of getting used to. You really have to embrace ‘the dirt’ to get on board with this crash, but some players will absolutely love it."
Review written by Tom Bradley ("Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Cymbals review - Zildjian remasters its Special Dry collection for the modern market", musicradar.com, May 29, 2017)
Review: "I love that there’s two larger sized rides in this range. The 21” ride retains the rawness of the original Special Dry ride, but with a lightness and more integrated bell and it’s crashable too. The 23” is actually slightly heavier than you’d expect, with a clear amount of stick definition and a clearer, bigger bell. You can crash it, but not quite as much as its smaller brother."
- Review written by anonymous ("REVIEWED: ZILDJIAN K CUSTOM SPECIAL DRY CYMBALS", mixdownmag.com.au)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Steve Smith
