Zildjian Crash Ride

Series - Sizes

• A Zildjian - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20" 21" 22"
  
• Amir II - 18"
• A Avedis - 18" 19" 20" 21" 22"
• I - 18" 20"
• K Constantinople - 19"
• K Zildjian - 18" 20" 21" 22"
• Kerope - 18" 19" 20" 22"
• Pitch Black - 20"
• Planet Z - 18"
• Scimitar - 18"
• ZBT - 18" 20"
• ZBT Plus - 18"
• ZHT - 18"
• ZXT - 18"

Description

A Zildjian

• A unique dual purpose ride cymbal. A strong, clean mid-range sound suitable for all types of music.¹
  

A Avedis

• A Avedis are thin, loose and crashable but also offer ample stick definition and a clear bell sound for ride patterns. Finished with an "aged" patina, A Avedis re-creates the look and sound of vintage A Zildjian cymbals.⁵

I

• I Family Crash Rides are incredibly versatile cymbals that deliver a great ride sound with good stick definition plus excellent crashability, making them an excellent choice for a dual-purpose crash/ride.²

K Constantinople

• The 19" K Constantinople Crash Ride features a new hammering technique, an additional pin lathe on the top and bottom, provides additional performance capabilities and a left side alternative, and is medium-thin in weight. These new features allow the cymbal to maintain the dark, expressive quality of the K Constantinople line sought by drummers the world over and incorporate even more overtones and nuances. The new pin lathe feature also gives the cymbal a vintage look similar to earlier K's from the 60's.³

K Zildjian

• Excellent ride definition. Dry, controlled crashes.¹
  

Pitch Black

• Primarily designed as a killer Crash to fill maximum sonic space, this cymbal also has enough balance to be used as a primary or secondary Ride.⁷

Planet Z

• A must-have for its extreme versatility. Focused sound. Great for ride patterns. Excellent crashability.⁴
  

Scimitar

• Powerful, cutting crash. Great ride qualities.¹
  

ZBT

• Cutting ride sound with good crash qualities.⁶

ZBT Plus

• Crisp ride cymbal with excellent cutting crash qualities.⁶

ZHT

• Versatile Ride cymbal with good Crash qualities.⁸

ZXT

• Good crisp Ride cymbal with excellent cutting crash qualities.⁹

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Information from:
¹ 1987 Zildjian catalog
² zildjian.com (retrieved July 19, 2024)
³ zildjian.com (retrieved January 3, 2025)
⁴ zildjian.com (retrieved January 5, 2025)
⁵ zildjian.com (retrieved January 12, 2025)

⁶ Zildjian Cymbal & Drumstick Selection Guide 1998
⁷ Zildjian.com Internet Archive snapshot of 08/09/2009
⁸ Zildjian.com Internet Archive snapshot of 03/25/2006
⁹ Zildjian.com

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