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== Description ==  
 
== Description ==  
 
====[[A Zildjian]] ====
 
====[[A Zildjian]] ====
* A cymbal with no cup. Produces the tightest, most controlled stick sound of all ride cymbals. Virtually no build-up in overtones. (1)<br>
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* A cymbal with no cup. Produces the tightest, most controlled stick sound of all ride cymbals. Virtually no build-up in overtones.<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue><br>
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====[[A Custom]]====
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* Clear, crisp, shimmering tone with distinctive dry stick sound.<font color=blue><sup>4</sup></font color=blue><br>
 
====[[K Zildjian]] ====
 
====[[K Zildjian]] ====
* Tight and very dry. Clear stick definition with just enough spread and overtones to produce a beautiful, subtle shimmer. (2) <br>
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* Tight and very dry. Clear stick definition with just enough spread and overtones to produce a beautiful, subtle shimmer.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br>
 
====[[Zildjian K Custom|K Custom]]====
 
====[[Zildjian K Custom|K Custom]]====
* Beautifully mellow with a dry sound, the K Custom Flat Top Ride lets out an explosive, very low-pitched crash with an immediate, short decay. The stick sound is fairly clean on top with limited wash. Compared to the regular K Flat Ride, the K Custom version is significantly darker and drier, creating a cymbal that is rich and complex. (3)<br>
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* Beautifully mellow with a dry sound, the K Custom Flat Top Ride lets out an explosive, very low-pitched crash with an immediate, short decay. The stick sound is fairly clean on top with limited wash. Compared to the regular K Flat Ride, the K Custom version is significantly darker and drier, creating a cymbal that is rich and complex.<font color=blue><sup>3</sup></font color=blue><br>
 
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Information from: <br>
 
Information from: <br>
# 1987 Zildjian catalog
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<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> 1987 Zildjian catalog<br>
# 1987 Zildjian catalog
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<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> 1987 Zildjian catalog<br>
# [https://zildjian.com/collections/cymbals-drum-set-k-family-k-custom/products/20-k-custom-flat-top-ride zildjian.com] (retrieved January 4, 2025)
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<font color=blue><sup>3</sup></font color=blue> [https://zildjian.com/collections/cymbals-drum-set-k-family-k-custom/products/20-k-custom-flat-top-ride zildjian.com] (retrieved January 4, 2025)<br>
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<font color=blue><sup>4</sup></font color=blue> Zildjian Cymbal & Drumstick Selection Guide 1998<br>
 
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Revision as of 09:21, 4 May 2025

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Zildjian K Custom 22 Flat Top Ride 1.jpg

Description

A Zildjian

  • A cymbal with no cup. Produces the tightest, most controlled stick sound of all ride cymbals. Virtually no build-up in overtones.1

A Custom

  • Clear, crisp, shimmering tone with distinctive dry stick sound.4

K Zildjian

  • Tight and very dry. Clear stick definition with just enough spread and overtones to produce a beautiful, subtle shimmer.2

K Custom

  • Beautifully mellow with a dry sound, the K Custom Flat Top Ride lets out an explosive, very low-pitched crash with an immediate, short decay. The stick sound is fairly clean on top with limited wash. Compared to the regular K Flat Ride, the K Custom version is significantly darker and drier, creating a cymbal that is rich and complex.3

Information from:
1 1987 Zildjian catalog
2 1987 Zildjian catalog
3 zildjian.com (retrieved January 4, 2025)
4 Zildjian Cymbal & Drumstick Selection Guide 1998


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