Zildjian K Custom 22" Dry Complex Ride II

Group: Rides
Type: Dry Complex Ride II
Size: 22 Inch
Series: K Custom
Weight: 2343g, 2362g, 2364g, 2398g, 2408g, 2408g, 2455g, 2456g, 2474g, 2481g
Median Weight: 2408g (n=10)
Years of production: ?
Sound file: K Custom 22" Dry Complex Ride II
K Custom 22" Dry Complex Ride II
K Custom 22" Dry Complex Ride II
K Custom 22" Dry Complex Ride II
K Custom 22" Dry Complex Ride II
K Custom 22" Dry Complex Ride II
K Custom 22" Dry Complex Ride II
K Custom 22" 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 22" was dry and trashy, which is in keeping with the original series (I played it side-by-side with the original medium-thin and thin models), while the squashed bell provided a warming influence. Shoulder/shank accents were easy to come by, and the bell was eccentric and "Art Blakey-ish". I preferred the 24" as a primary ride, but many drummers will prefer the 22" in the go-to spot, with the larger cymbal as an auxiliary timekeeper."

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

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