Zildjian A Zildjian Series – 21 Inch Sweet Ride Cymbal

This new addition to the Zildjian “A” Family is a vintage recreation of the timeless sound and feel heard and played on thousands of top hits from the 30’s through the 60’s, from swing to bebop to the explosion of rock & roll. Named in honor of Avedis Zildjian III, the father of the modern American cymbal, this legendary sound has been remastered and is now available for a new generation of drummers. Popular music of the 1930s-1970s demanded cymbals of extreme versatility: dynamic and controllable HiHats, clean and cutting Crashes, thrilling and rich Rides, all with a loose feel and immense musicality. It was these cymbals, crafted by Avedis Zildjian III in the mid-20th century, that helped drive the beat of an era that changed music forever. “A Avedis” cymbals have a sound different from every other Zildjian cymbal, complex yet familiar, with a great balance of bright and dark overtones. Each cymbal in this collection delivers immense musicality and features a thin, loose, played-in feel with a great balance of bright and dark overtones. We added a variety of intricate details to make this collection truly something special including its timeless, individual “aged” patina to the classy and understated “Avedis” logo, to the original hollow “Zildjian” logo underneath. Find the cymbal that “speaks to you” as there is a broad weight variation among each Thin to Medium Thin model (2, 041g – 2, 438) with the gram weights written underneath. So selecting an A Avedis cymbal is a personal experience.
Zildjian’s classic sound is embodied by A Zildjian and immortalized in countless recordings by the greatest drummers of all time. Known for their versatility, these bright cymbals range from paper thin and delicate to extra heavy and cutting. Recent adjustments were made to the curvature and weights of many current models to capture the sweet spot of the classic A sound, producing crashes, rides, and hats that reflect today’s musical styles