Z3 21" Mega Bell Ride

Group: Rides
Type: Mega Bell Ride
Size: 21 Inch
Series: Z3
Weight: 3363g, 3366g
Years of production: 2009 - 2013
Sound file: Z3 21" Mega Bell Ride
Z3 21" Mega Bell Ride
Z3 21" Mega Bell Ride
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Review: "If the bell is all you’re about, try the 21″ Mega Bell ride. This cymbal is darn near split 60/40 between bell and bow. Seriously. From the center hole there’s 4″ of bell and 6.75″ of bow! That brief expanse of bow produces a raucous, clear, and authoritative ping that is more of a dinner bell and less of a glassy ping.

And, as promised, the “Mega” bell is straight off a world-class destroyer vessel. And if your bandmates can’t hear it, their ears have already gone to Davey Jones’ Locker!"

Review written by John Nyman ("Zildjian Z3 Cymbals Reviewed!", Drum! Magazine Link)

Review: "Each Z3 ride was very loud, with clear stick definition, a bright "ping," and an articulate bell. The 20" medium-heavy rides had a defined sound and firm feel but were more musical than the rock models ($453). The 22" medium-heavy and rock rides ($541) are definitely for very heavy hitters. These hefty cymbals offered high- end bite, a pronounced "ping," and a penetrating bell sound, which could fit perfectly with your playing style if your biggest concern is being heard over your band. They had less- forgiving overtones than the 20" models yet remained more flexible than regular Z Custom rides. For true metal maniacs, there's an extra- heavy 21" Mega-Bell ride, which was downright massive sounding ($496).

Rounding out the ride lineup is the medium- heavy 19" Thrash ride ($427). It worked great as a crash/ride, as it had a little venom in its attack. When used as a ride, it offered a very open and raw sound with a lighter feel. This model has a unique hammering pattern that projects in a straight line from the bell. Zildjian claims this helps to accentuate the up-front attack. To my ears, the cymbal had the right amount of attitude without being noisome."

Review written by David Ciauro ("Zildjian Z3 Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, August 2009, pp. 37-38)

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