K Zildjian 24" Light Ride
Group: Rides
Type: Light Ride
Size: 24 Inch
Series: K Zildjian
Weight: 2880g (2012 Serial Number), 2920g, 3055g, 3105g, 3158g, 3206g, 3220g, 3333g (2023 Serial Number), 3275g (2022 Serial Number), 3302g (2024 Serial Number), 3318g (2024 Serial Number)
Median Weight : 3206g (n=11)
Years of production: 20071 - Present
Sound file: K Zildjian 24" Light Ride
K Zildjian 24" Light Ride
K Zildjian 24" Light Ride
K Zildjian 24" Light Ride
K Zildjian 24" Light Ride
K Zildjian 24" Light Ride
K Zildjian 24" Light Ride
K Zildjian 24" Light Ride
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Review: "Confession time: I'm a big fan of 24" rides, so I couldn't wait to check out the 24" K Light model. At just over 7 pounds, with fine lathing over big hammer marks, this is a class-looking K. The sound is very K too, with with an excellent mix of definition spread, and tone, along with a bit of trash. Playing towards the edge creates a slight wobble and some "tah" character to the sound. Playing midway up the bow produces more "tang".
The K Light ride responded quickly, despite its 24" size. But what was really noticeable was the character of the spread: a wide cushion of slightly dark, round overtones. And yet the k Light ride proved quite controllable, with a nice dynamic range that could be reined in fairly easily. And when it came time for accents, this cymbal's wide-open crash sound and slightly small, integrated bell added lots of nuance."
Review written by Martin Patmos ("Product Close-Up - Zildjian K Light, A Custom EFX, and New ZHT Models", Modern Drummer, April 2007, p. 33)
Review: "The second new K ride is the 24" Light model. Ride cymbals that crest the two-foot diameter are not so common nowadays and this new model is the only 24" cymbal in the current K range. Featuring the same neat, pin lathing as found on the Light hi-hats the ride is thin and feels quite light for such a large disc of metal.
In use, it gives a fat, almost expansive stick sound that is spiced by the faintest hint of trashiness. The edge of the cymbal wobbles deliciously as a visual foil to the great surge of wash that it generates. Stepping up from clear sticking patterns to a rolling wash is easily done, but thanks to the lightness of the cymbal, coupled with its musical tonality, it doesn't tend to overpower other kit elements.
The bell isn't huge and, as such, doesn't single itself out with a penetrating sound. This type of cymbal isn't about delivering commanding bell figures, though. If you like the warm, sloshy cymbal sounds that Ronnie Vannucci is fond of, then you will find this ride irresistible. It's not only the choice of Ronnie but of Joey Castillo and Travis Barker too. Good company to be in..."
Review written by Music Radar Team ("Zildjian K Dark Medium Ride 22" review", MusicRadar.com, December 5, 2007)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Adam Carson, Ahmir Questlove Thompson
Source:
1 Z Time 07 - The international magazine of the Avedis Zildjian Company
