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Best Sellers in Drums and Percussion - Ride

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    Zildjian 20" K Custom Dark Ride Cymbal

    Constructed with a versatile medium-thin weight, low fundamental pitch and randomized machine hammering to impart even more complexity to its character, the Zildjian 20" K Custom Dark Ride is a flagship model of the series. Moody yet articulate, this cymbal's ability to create atmosphere through either sedate stick articulation or the ever-present dark, swishy wash make it a double-duty workhorse for riding or crashing. Favored by studio vets and jazz drummers alike, the Dark Ride is also an ideal candidate when playing post-rock, doom, or shoegaze.
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    Zildjian 20" K Series Ride Cymbal

    Evenly hammered, medium-thin in weight and highly effective in both stick response and as a crash, the Zildjian 20" K Ride is one of the most versatile cymbals in Zildjian's roster. One of the quintessential examples of the dark, tonally rich character which defines the K series, this ride can go from jazz to post-rock to fusion without breaking a sweat.
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    Zildjian 21" K Custom Special Dry Ride Cymbal

    The Zildjian 21" K Custom Special Dry Ride is fashioned with an ultra-dry raw finish for the utmost in articulation and almost nil in overtones along with a dry, complex character imparted by the wide, vintage lathing and smaller bell. Designed to emulate the cymbals jazz drummers would bury to alter the chemical makeup and make the overall tone drier, these rides are a solid option for any musician looking to eradicate wash and overtone from the sound.
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    Zildjian 20" K Series Crash/Ride Cymbal

    Crafted with a highly-applicable medium-thin weight through the bow for a solid ride definition with a drier, warm crash waiting underneath, a medium-sized bell for a balanced degree of volume and overtones, and a natural finish for a sedate yet pronounced response, the Zildjian 20" K Crash Ride is a jack of all trades in the realm of cymbals. A favorite in the series for its easy ability to pull double-duty, this model's size make it an ideal candidate as a dedicated crash with the option as an auxiliary ride.
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    Zildjian 22" K Series Light Ride Cymbal

    Bringing together elements like a smaller bell for a drier character, thin weight through the bow for atmospheric wash with just the right amount of ping, and the dark vintage playability loved by drummers from all genres, the Zildjian 22" K Light Ride is a paragon in the world of cymbal-making. Used by players from Joey Castillo of Queens of the Stone Age to Ronnie Vanucci of The Killers, this cymbal's crashability combined with an airy articulation make it one of the most popular rides in the K line.
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    Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Medium Thin Low Ride Cymbal

    The Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Medium Thin Low Ride brings the best of old-world sensibilities with more modern production techniques through features like uniquely over-hammered wide lathing for an expressive, open sound, a smaller bell for a smoother taper in the response, and a lower fundamental pitch for gelling with any mix. Hand-hammered by Zildjian's most experienced cymbal smiths with hand tools to bring out a true vintage character, these smoky discs impart an atmosphere and character unlike anything else available in the world of cymbals.
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    Istanbul Agop 24" Signature Joey Waronker Ride

    Operating in its current incarnation since 2004 after creating a headquarters in the United States, Istanbul Agop is one of the cymbal industry's leaders in crafting traditional Turksih cymbals. The company was founded by and named after Agop Tomurcuk, who spent decades in Turkey's sole cymbal foundry learning the craft before creating his own company.

    Years of production: 2008-present

    Tonal profile: full, open

    Notable features: light bow, minute hammering

    Associated artists: Scott McPherson (M. Ward), Bob Meyer, Christopher Bear (Grizzly Bear)
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    Zildjian 22" K Custom Dark Ride Cymbal

    the Zildjian 22" K Custom Dark Ride brings together features like a machine-randomized hammering pattern intended to emulate vintage Turkish production modes, a mid-size bell for even response and volume projection, and a moody yet dry tonality that provides a complex stick character with the option for a china-like wash and attack. Medium-thin in weight, transferring from a ride to crash is as easy as laying in a little harder to the Dark Ride which opens up layers of atmosphere not found in other rides.
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    Zildjian 20" A Custom Medium Ride Cymbal

    Buffed to a brilliant polish, medium in weight and high-focused in tonality, the Zildjian 20" A Custom Medium Ride is a crisp cymbal built for modern playing. Whether you need to cut the mix with its enlarged bell or keep a tight sticking pattern well-articulated, this cymbal ensures every accent is delivered with gusto.
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    Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Medium Thin Low Ride Cymbal

    The Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Medium Thin Low Ride highlights the most favorable traits of one of best-known cymbal lines in the world with features like an over-hammered bow crafted by hand, thinner weight through the bow for smokier response, and a reduced-size bell for more focus. Developed specifically to capture lower frequencies, this model offers excellent contrast to brighter cymbals as a crash or ride.
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    Zildjian 24" K Series Light Ride Cymbal

    Light in weight across the bow, deeply hammered in profile and built with a smaller bell for a larger wash, the Zildjian 24" K Light Ride is enormous in both character and complexity. Capable of providing a nuanced, crisp sticking while also sporting on the biggest, darkest crashes in Zildjian's roster, this ride brings big, Bonzo-like boom to any setup but also works excellently in lower-decibel settings such as jazz.
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    Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Ride

    Operating in its current incarnation since 2004 after creating a headquarters in the United States, Istanbul Agop is one of the cymbal industry's leaders in crafting traditional Turksih cymbals. The company was founded by and named after Agop Tomurcuk, who spent decades in Turkey's sole cymbal foundry learning the craft before creating his own company.

    Conceived to celebrate the anniversary of the original Istanbul company Zilclier (Turkish for "cymbal maker"), the 30th Anniversary series was introduced in 2010. These cymbals are produced in accordance with traditional Turkish cymbal smithing and feature a completely handmade bell, each hammered by one cymbal smith.

    Designed to respond with tight sticking complemented by a low frequency "roar" of a wash, the 30th Anniversary Ride is the heaviest cymbal in the series.

    Years of production: 2010-present

    Tonal profile: dark, dry, articulate, quiet

    Notable features: no inked logo, three vertical stamps in accordance with antiquated aesthetic

    Associated artists: Jim White (Dirty Three), Josh Block (White Denim), Christopher Bear (Grizzly Bear)
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    Zildjian 23" A Series Sweet Ride Cymbal

    The Zildjian A 23" Sweet Ride builds on the immensely popular 21" rendition of this model by retaining the features like the medium-thin weight for big crashability and a sharp bell along with an expanded size for even bigger, brighter presence. A bit of a black sheep, the 23" model stops a little shy of the enormity of 24" and above models but expounds on the smaller ride sizes for applications in classic rock, studio work, or funk.
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    Zildjian 21" K Custom Hybrid Ride Cymbal

    Bringing together features like a medium-thin weight through the bow with an ultra-thin edge for the utmost in crashability with a slightly trashy edge, an enlarged brilliant finish bell for improved volume and projection, and a traditionally-lathed outer bow with a brilliantly-lathed inner bow and bow for one of the most complex cymbals on the market, the Zildjian 21" K Custom Hybrid Ride is a revelation in cymbal-smithing. Developed in tandem with legendary drummer Akira Jimbo, these cymbals are found on kits ranging from Joey Castillo to Travis Barker and are championed for their complexity and tone.
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    Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Bounce Ride Cymbal

    The Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Bounce Ride brings big vintage sound in an even bigger package with features like individual hand-hammering which results in one of the most distinctive voices in cymbals, a larger bell for even more volume, and a wide lathing which results in a nice ping on the bow. Favored by musicians of all genres and decades since their renaissance in the '50s and '60s, these cymbals are a jazz drummer's dream, but also ideal for anyone after that vintage Turkish sound.
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    Zildjian 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride Cymbal

    Crafted with immensely tight lathing for a glassy, uniform response, an enlarged bell for a more pronounced presence when projecting and showing up in the mix, and an ultra-polished brilliant finish for piercing stick attack and full, bright crashes, the Zildjian 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride is a trebled can-do-all cymbal. Designed in the Zildjian Sound Lab to commemorate Armand Zildjian, this limited-edition model also featured white block logo and Armand's signature, making it a great collectible for Zildjian enthusiasts.
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    Istanbul Agop 22" 30th Anniversary Ride Cymbal Traditional

    Operating in its current incarnation since 2004 after creating a headquarters in the United States, Istanbul Agop is one of the cymbal industry's leaders in crafting traditional Turksih cymbals. The company was founded by and named after Agop Tomurcuk, who spent decades in Turkey's sole cymbal foundry learning the craft before creating his own company.

    Conceived to celebrate the anniversary of the original Istanbul company Zilclier (Turkish for "cymbal maker"), the 30th Anniversary series was introduced in 2010. These cymbals are produced in accordance with traditional Turkish cymbal smithing and feature a completely handmade bell, each hammered by one cymbal smith.

    Designed to respond with tight sticking complemented by a low frequency "roar" of a wash, the 30th Anniversary Ride is the heaviest cymbal in the series.

    Years of production: 2010-present

    Tonal profile: dark, dry, articulate, quiet

    Notable features: no inked logo, three vertical stamps in accordance with antiquated aesthetic

    Associated artists: Jim White (Dirty Three), Josh Block (White Denim), Christopher Bear (Grizzly Bear)
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    Sabian 20" HHX Evolution Ride Cymbal

    Crafted with a medium-thin weight, densely-hammered raw bell, and precise machine hammering, the Sabian 20" HHX Evolution Ride Cymbal perfectly marries dark traditional tone with modern production technique. Precision-hammered to evoke the sounds of moody Turkish cymbals, this ride also employs Tone Focus technology for an exacting, uniform response. Great for fusion, punk, or metal.
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    Zildjian 19" K Constantinople Crash/Ride Cymbal

    Bringing together features like a medium-thin weight through the bow, wide, traditional lathing for a balanced response, and a gradually shaped mid-size bell, Zildjian 19" K Constantinople Crash Ride is a versatile option in the K family. Able to fill a lot of roles thanks to its odd sizing, this model benefits from the punch of a smaller cymbal while retaining the presence and decay of a larger one.
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    Zildjian 21" K Series Brilliant Crash/Ride Cymbal

    Fashioned with a brilliant finish for improved stick articulation, a larger bell for improved volume and presence in the mix, and a medium-thin weight through the bow for easy accessibility to both crash and ride applications, the Zildjian 21" K Crash/Ride is a versatile odd-size sheep in one of the most popular cymbal series on the planet. Dark and atmospheric, this 21" iteration functions well as a staple ride for those who want the added option to thrash on it or as an auxiliary crash for those with 22" and above rides.
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    Zildjian 21" K Custom Organic Ride Cymbal

    Designed to emulate the old jazz drummer practice of burying new cymbals in the earth to later their chemical makeup for a mellower and more complex instrument, the Zildjian 21" K Custom Organic Ride is medium-thin in weight with a dry, woody response well-suited for articulation.
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    Sabian 20" XS20 Medium Ride Cymbal

    The Sabian Xs20 20" Medium Ride is a B20 bronze cymbal aimed at intermediate and even professional-level drummers who need an "everyday" ride. A smaller bell size and traditional hammering give the Xs20 20" Medium Ride a bright, crisp sound with great stick attack and balanced decay and overtones that cut right through the mix.
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    Zildjian 20" K Custom Dry Ride Cymbal

    Crafted with a randomized machine-hammered pattern across the bow and completed in an un-lathed, unpolished finish, the Zildjian 20" K Custom Dry Ride offers some of the driest, most articulate sticking available in a cymbal. Striking in both appearance and sound, this ride is perfect for complex sticking patterns with virtually zero wash.
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    Meinl 21" Byzance Transition Ride

    With a defined bell, raw lathing on the top and bottom of the cymbal, and a combination of large and small hammer marks in overlapping patterns, the Meinl 21" Byzance Transition Ride straddles the line between ride and crash with ease. Built with the company's versatile B20 alloy, the gradual bow shape combined with the unique lathing allows for dry stick response in one hit, and with the next a big, washy crash that remains in the control. Able to take command in a primary ride position or function equally well as a right-side crash, the transitions have never been easier.
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    Zildjian 22" K Custom High Definition Ride Cymbal

    Fashioned with a patented spiral lathing process that features pitting marks, lathing, and hammering patterns unique to each model, an unfinished bottom for drier sound, thinner weight than its predecessor for an easier crash and more pronounced wash while riding, and a traditionally finished bell for sharp accents, the Zildjian 22" K Custom High Definition Ride is a beast of many colors. Designed to function equally well in acoustic or electric environments, this cymbal's complex character sports the coveted dark timbre associated with the K line while bringing a slew of new features.
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    Dream Cymbals 22" Bliss Series Crash/Ride Cymbal

    Founded in 2005 and operating out of Canada, Dream Cymbals crafts hand-made drum set and orchestral cymbals. Though based in Canada, Dream manufactures all of their products in a family-owned gong factory in the Wuhan region of China. Opting for traditional Chinese cymbal-making methods as opposed to the popular Turkish means, each Dream cymbal is unique, even two of the exact same model and size.

    The Bliss series is made in a traditional micro-lathing process with a smaller bell, broad bow design and light weight. The result is an atmospheric character with a brighter tonality than other Dream lines and organic stick feel.

    Thinner than other models of this cymbal produced by other companies, the Bliss Crash/Ride retains the wash and attack of a crash with a delicate sticking sound when using the cymbal as a ride.

    Years of production: 2010-present

    Composition: B20 Alloy (80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver)



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    Sabian 21" HHX Groove Ride Cymbal

    The Sabian HHX 21" Groove Ride is a remarkable sounding cymbal -- one of the darkest in the HHX line and with seriously musical overtones and an ultra-sensitive response. With a good amount of stick attack, the Groove Ride produces some nice definition but stays away from the "ping" sound found in many rides. The Groove Ride is all about the wash and sustain. Even when you strike the bell, which is loud without being overpowering, you'll notice some bleed into the bow which adds a great harmonic character to this versatile cymbal.
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    Zildjian 20" K Custom Medium Ride Cymbal

    The Zildjian 20" K Custom Medium Ride marries vintage cymbal-smithing sensibilities with modern production techniques by bringing together features like a randomized machine hammering process to emulate hand hammering, an enlarged bell for improved clarity, and a medium weight for a balance between wash and articulation. Crafted to meet the contemporary demands of jazz in higher decibel environments, this ride is a solid option for anyone who wants a darker ping that sits prominently in a mix.
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    Zildjian 20" A Custom Ping Ride Cymbal

    Bright in tonality with a large bell and highly polished finish for immensely responsive stick response, the Zildjian 20" A Custom Ping Ride is a big cymbal built for modern playing environments. Able to cut through heavy guitar in a mix with ease while still retaining a musical quality, this ride works well in everything from punk to indie to classic rock.
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    Zildjian 19" A Series Armand Beautiful Baby Ride Cymbal

    Bringing together features like a tight, traditional lathing for an even-keeled, mid to low response, medium-sized bell for a balance between articulation and projection, and a cluster of three rivets on the left for added complexity, the Zildjian A 19" Armand "Beautiful Baby" Ride is built from the ground up for signature sound. The favorite cymbal of Zildjian patriarch and monolith Armand, this cymbal's size and weight provides a unique combination for a sound reminiscent of vintage jazz rides.
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    Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Medium Thin High Ride Cymbal

    The Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Medium Thin Ride High brings together features like a hand-hammered bow crafted by master cymbal smiths in the foundry, a traditional finish and wide lathing for a vintage feel and response, and a thinner weight for smoky stick articulation and moody, atmospheric crashes. Loved by jazz musicians, these cymbals work wonders in genres from funk to reggae to psych.
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    Istanbul Agop 22" Signature Ride Cymbal

    Operating in its current incarnation since 2004 after creating a headquarters in the United States, Istanbul Agop is one of the cymbal industry's leaders in crafting traditional Turksih cymbals. The company was founded by and named after Agop Tomurcuk, who spent decades in Turkey's sole cymbal foundry learning the craft before creating his own company.

    Designed after Agop's death to the specifications of a notebook he kept for years, the Signature series is a distillation of decades in cymbal-making down to Agop's favorite qualities. The cymbals feature raw lathing and a green logo stamping because it was the founder's favorite color.

    Medium-thin in weight, the Signature Ride features a rawer lathing on the inner bow for a wider spread of sticking articulation and a tempered but complex wash.

    Years of production: 2008-present

    Tonal profile: dark, trashy, atmospheric

    Notable features: green logo stamping

    Associated artists: Scott McPherson (M. Ward), Bob Meyer, Christopher Bear (Grizzly Bear)
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    Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Renaissance Ride Cymbal

    Developed as the company flagship series, the K Constantinople cymbals are crafted to emulate the handmade cymbals Zildjian produced in the early 20th Century. Designed to develop a more complex character as they age, each cymbal is hand-hammered, producing a unique character even between cymbals of the same size and model.

    The Renaissance Ride is a medium-thin cymbal featuring smooth lathing, an un-lathed underside bell and hammering clusters for a sedate response ideal for smaller environments.

    Years of production: 1998-present

    Composition: Zildjian Secret Alloy (80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver)

    Notable players: Ringo Starr, Billy Cobham, Glenn Kotche

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    Istanbul Agop 22" Xist Ride

    Operating in its current incarnation since 2004 after creating a headquarters in the United States, Istanbul Agop is one of the cymbal industry's leaders in crafting traditional Turkish cymbals. The company was founded by and named after Agop Tomurcuk, who spent decades in Turkey's sole cymbal foundry learning the craft before creating his own company.

    Introduced as Istanbul's first beginner cymbal series, the Xist line features B20 alloy and is constructed with pre-poured moulds hammer-finished by hand.

    The Ride features a medium weight and tight lathing with a medium-short decay.

    Years of production: 2009-present

    Tonal profile: modern, projecting, cutting

    Notable features: black logo stamping


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    Zildjian 20" A Custom Ride Cymbal

    The Zildjian 20" A Custom Ride cymbal offers unparalleled definition, a solid attack and ping, and a wealth of deep, rich undertones. Suited for a wide range of musical styles and built to last, the A Custom Ride uses the same rotary hammering technique as the rest of Zildjian's A Custom line of cymbals.
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    Meinl 22" Byzance Foundry Reserve Light Ride Cymbal

    Meinl has harkened back to earlier eras of cymbal-making to bring its new Byzance Foundry Reserve line of cymbals to fruition. Each cymbal is hand-hammered in addition to being fully lathed, a combination that "produces a clear, dry stick-attack note over a lush bed of low undertones," according to Meinl. The limited collection promises to be sonically rich as well as visually striking. These are 15" hi-hats, but a full range of cymbals, including 14" and 15" hi-hats, an 18" crash, a 20 and 22" ride, and a 20" light ride are also available on Reverb.
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    Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Medium Ride Cymbal

    The Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Medium Ride brings together features like individual hammering patterns with unique hammer clusters all handmade by experienced Zildjian artisans, old-world wide brim lathing for an open sound, and a dark tonality loved by drummers through decade and genre. Finished with Armand Zildjian's signature next to the famous black letter Zildjian logo and hand-written weight in grams under the bell, these cymbals are a paragon of the music world.
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    Zildjian 20" K Custom Session Ride Cymbal

    Developed in conjunction with studio legend Steve Gadd, the K Custom Session Series cymbals replicate the close-mic'd, muted tones that became his signature sound in the 1980s and 1990s. The 20" K Custom Session Ride is a very heavy, un-lathed cymbal, with a well-defined ping, muted, dry sustain and powerful, cutting bell. 

    Years of production: ca. 1990-present

    Composition: 80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver

    Associated artists: Glenn Kotche, Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl

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    Sabian 21" HHX Evolution Ride Cymbal

    Combining the traditional sounds of the HH line with modern production techniques, the HHX implements Tone Projection technology for a focused, efficient sound.

    The HHX Evolution line was developed in conjunction with legendary drummer Dave Weckl. These cymbals offer a brighter character and volume than their HHX counterparts.

    Years of Production: 2001-present

    Composition: B20 Alloy (80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver)

    Associated artists: Dave Weckl, Jojo Mayer, Chris Pennie
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    Zildjian 20" K Custom Hybrid Ride Cymbal

    Built with a thin-flanged outer bow and edge for an improved attack in crash with a slightly trashy edge, a larger bell for expanded overtone and volume, and a traditionally-lathed outer section and brilliantly-lathed inner section for a wide swath of sonic possibilities, the Zildjian 20" K Custom Hybrid Ride captures an entire spectrum of what a cymbal can be. Developed in tandem with legendary drummer Akira Jimbo, this cymbal retains the dark tonality of the K line with a prominent profile that stands front and center in playing applications.
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    Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Renaissance Ride Cymbal

    Fashioned with three rows of overhammering on the bow, four pronounced hammering clusters for added complexity, a medium-thin weight through the bow for a balance between articulation and wash, and an un-lathed under section of the bow for improved sticking, the Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Renaissance Ride is an excellent marriage between vintage tone and modern construction. Developed in tandem with jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum, this modern marvel is a flagship example of centuries of cymbal-smithing made available for today's drummers.
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    Zildjian 22" A Custom Ping Ride Cymbal

    The Zildjian 22" A Custom Ping Ride brings a radical rotary hammering technique to the fore which results in an ultra-tight lathing and immensely glossy character and pairs that with a medium-heavy bow and enlarged bell for the utmost in stick articulation, hence the "Ping." A favorite of funk and fusion players for the amazingly present stick response for tight ride patterns, this is also a sleeper hit for thrash and speedier metal genres for just the same reason.
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    Meinl 20" HCS Ride

    Bringing together features like a medium weight, wide blade lathing, and bright yet nuanced MS63 alloy, the Meinl 20" HCS Ride is designed as an entry-level cymbal that provides professional sound and looks. Sitting higher in the frequency range without sounding harsh or grating, this is a great option for beginners getting their kit around or as a contrasting cymbal to darker models.
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    Meinl 20" Byzance Vintage Sand Ride

    Crafted with a raw over-hammered bell, medium weight, and sandblasted top paired with a partially un-lathed bottom, the Meinl 20" Byzance Vintage Sand Ride summons antique tones in a modern package. Infinitely playable, the narrow blade lathing combined with the broken-in feel of the finish equate to a dry character with minimal overtones and sustain that sit nicely in any mix. This 20" model cuts a desirable balance between the wash found in larger cymbals and the articulation found in smaller ones.
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    Zildjian 22" K Custom Medium Ride Cymbal

    Crafted with open pinpoint lathing to improve the stick articulation and wash in tandem, a larger bell for improved volume to get to the back of the house, and an even weight through the bow for a balanced character, the Zildjian 22" K Custom Medium Ride is a staple of the K family. Favored by jazz and rock drummers alike, this cymbal is highly responsive and its presence, be it loud or soft, acts accordingly to the feel of the player. An excellent option for both seasoned studio vets who want a workhorse ride or gigging musicians demanding high musicality from their kit.
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    Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Thin Overhammered Ride Cymbal

    The Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Thin Ride Overhammered brings antique Turkish tone in a modern package through features like a lightweight heavily-hammered bow for dark tonality, wider lathing for a big spectrum of response and volume, and a smaller bell retaining a degree of focus to the sound. Favored by musicians through genre and decade from Blake Lively to Tony Williams to Ronnie Vanucci of The Killers, this model is an absolute paragon of cymbal construction and stands as one of the flagships of the Zildjian company.
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    Istanbul Agop 22" Signature Mel Lewis Ride

    Operating in its current incarnation since 2004 after creating a headquarters in the United States, Istanbul Agop is one of the cymbal industry's leaders in crafting traditional Turksih cymbals. The company was founded by and named after Agop Tomurcuk, who spent decades in Turkey's sole cymbal foundry learning the craft before creating his own company.

    Introduced as an homage to the legendary jazz drummer and band leader, the Mel Lewis Signature series encapsulates the rich, warm character of Turkish cymbals from the early 20th century. The series was modeled directly after Lewis's personal cymbals, which were flown to Istanbul and used as reference for development after his death in 1990.

    Years of production: 2001-present

    Tonal profile: full, responsive, bright

    Notable features: Mel Lewis's signature logo stamping


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    Istanbul Agop 22" Special Edition Jazz Ride Raw

    Operating in its current incarnation since 2004 after creating a headquarters in the United States, Istanbul Agop is one of the cymbal industry's leaders in crafting traditional Turksih cymbals. The company was founded by and named after Agop Tomurcuk, who spent decades in Turkey's sole cymbal foundry learning the craft before creating his own company.

    Designed specifically for jazz applications, the Special Edition Jazz series features a traditional lathing and finish, low fundamental pitch and organic stick articulation.

    The ride is medium in weight with a gradual bow for a focused response with immediate decay.

    Years of production: 2008-present

    Tonal profile: woody, atmospheric, bass-oriented

    Notable features: black logo stamping

    Associated artists: Matt Schulz, John Harris, Paul Wells

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