Zildjian Ride

Series - Sizes

• A Custom - 20" 22"
• Amir - 18" 20" 22"
• Amir II - 20"
• A Zildjian & Cie Vintage - 20"
• I - 20" 22"
• Impulse - 18" 20" 22"
• K Zildjian - 18" 20" 22"
• Kerope - 24"
• Planet Z - 20"
• S Dark - 20"
• Scimitar - 20"
• Scimitar Bronze - 18" 20"
• ZBT - 20"
• Z Custom - 20" 22"

Description

Amir

• Crisp, controlled response with high pitched, metallic stick sound.(1)

I

• Precise, clean stick definition. Fantastic bell that cuts through the mix. Choose between 20" for more control, or 22" for extra volume, projection and wash. (8)
  

Impulse

• Crisp, controlled response. Strong projection pulses through loud music. Solid stick control and playing response. Limited overtones let drummers play harder. Blends well with any cymbal set-up. (5)

K Zildjian

• Low pitched. Clear stick definition over roaring dark overtones with controlled build-up.(2)
  

Planet Z

• Bright and cutting ride cymbal. Capable of really cutting through the mix. Great stick definition. Focused sound.(7)
  

S Dark

• Sized and shaped for versatility, the S Dark Ride is a solid, all-purpose ride option for drummers who lean darker in their cymbal sound. Excellent blend, stick response, and a clear bell round out this balanced ride, which also resonates with lower overtones and a hint of dryness. (6)
  

Scimitar

• Medium high-pitched tone. Precise attack. Good, clean stick definition.(3)

Scimitar Bronze

• A clear, clean stick attack and a subtle and focused overtone build-up. It produces a medium high-pitched tone.(4)

Z Custom

• Available in both 20” and 22” sizes, feature unrivaled stick definition, letting even the most intricate patterns shine through. Z Custom Rides project across the mix on stage, featuring a powerful wash with an expressive and cutting bell. (9)

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Information from:

1. 1987 Zildjian catalog
2. 1987 Zildjian catalog
3. 1987 Zildjian catalog
4. 1989 Scimitar Bronze one-sheet
5. 1983 Amir/Impulse brochure
6. zildjian.com (retrieved January 5, 2025)
7. zildjian.com (retrieved January 5, 2025)
8. zildjian.com (retrieved January 5, 2025)
9. zildjian.com (retrieved January 5, 2025)

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