Zildjian K Custom 20" Dry Complex Ride II

Group: Rides
Type: Dry Complex Ride II
Size: 20 Inch
Series: K Custom
Weight: 1890g, 1910g, 1916g, 1941g, 1943g, 1956g, 1957g, 1985g
Median Weight: 1942g (n=8)
Years of production: 2008 - ?
Sound file: K Custom 20" Dry Complex Ride II
K Custom 20" Dry Complex Ride II
K Custom 20" Dry Complex Ride II
K Custom 20" Dry Complex Ride II
K Custom 20" Dry Complex Ride II
K Custom 20" Dry Complex Ride II
K Custom 20" Dry Complex Ride II
K Custom 20" Dry Complex Ride II
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Review: "The KCDC II cymbals share identifying features found in the first series: a high profile, intensive hybrid hammering on the tops "hybrid" referring to varying crater sizes and asymmetrical patterns), and fine, shallow grooves. Furthermore, the undersides of the 22" and 24" feature the same unlathed edge portion. The interruption of lathing lines at the point of maximum vibration is intended as a calming feature - almost as if someone had placed adhesive tape lightly over the area. To achieve a similar effect, the bottom of the 20" has no such unlathed band but is given a quick "scratch pass" on the lathe to remove encrusted metal.

The 20" ride had a student vowing to return for it in the dead of night. It's lighter and washier than the others, and it's great fun to play, in terms of coaxing out the plentiful dark, hollow overtones. The shank "caw" is a little harder to achieve on this one, so I used it as a left-side ride/crash. I asked permission from Zildjian and riveted the 20". With two or three rivets, it sizzled for days!"

Review written by T. Bruce Witten ("Zildjian - K Custom Dry Complex Ride II", Modern Drummer, January 2009, p. 30)

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