Zildjian K Custom 22" Dry Light Ride

Group: Rides
Type: Dry Light Ride
Size: 22 Inch
Series: K Custom
Weight: 2728g (2005 Serial Number), 2838g (2001 Serial Number), 2898g
Median Weight: 2838g (n=3)
Years of production: 2000 - 2006
Sound file: K Custom 22" Dry Light Ride
K Custom 20" Dry Light Ride
K Custom 20" Dry Light Ride
K Custom 22" Dry Light Ride
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Review: "These new medium-thin ride models in the venerable K Custom line provide an interesting mix of flavors: dark, and full of warm undertones. As I played ride patterns, the underlying spread rose but stayed under control, even at louder volume levels. Stick definition was clear and dry, and the medium-thin weight allowed me to be creative with where I placed the stick on the cymbal to achieve different sounds.

The 20" ride had a higher pitch than the 22". The bell sound on both was rich and clear, and great for accents. The only criticism I have is that the bell on the 20" is fairly small, making it a more difficult target. The bell on the 22" is a bit more proportionate to the overall size of the cymbal.

When I crashed the cymbals for accents, the sound was very full—almost gong-like. Brush work was light, airy, and very satisfying."

Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, February 2001, pp. 50-1)

Review: Medium-thin in weight, so this is light indeed. This is unlathed, with large, thumb-sized hammer marks. It doesn't build up very easily, and when it does, stick sound doesn't get lost in the wash. Because of its dryness, fast sticking can be done with the greatest of ease. The bell sound is a little lacking. I felt that crash was decent, but a little "gongy". It does have a warm, low pitch.

Review written by Bluejacketsfan

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