Zildjian Flat Top Ride

• See also: Flat
  

Series - Sizes

• A Zildjian - 18" 20" 22"
• A Custom - 20"
• K Zildjian - 18" 20" 22"
• K Custom - 18" 20" 22"

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
  

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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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