The A Series Sweet Ride is a popular and versatile cymbal. Created from cast bronze alloy of 80% copper, 20% tin, and traces of silver, it is symmetrically machine hammered and lathed with a traditional wide groove. The result is an exuberant cymbal that bursts with a classic voice that is pure, bright, and expressive.
The K Light range now also features a 22" K Light Ride to complement the existing 24" model. The 22" K Light Ride features the same "smoky" sound and excellent stick definition of the 24" model but in a smaller, more controllable size. The Ride is perfect for rock, jazz, country or anything else you throw at them.
Ottaviano Cymbals are for the serious Jazz and Orchestral player looking for the sound of the highly sought-after old K's. They are warm, dark sounding with clean stick definition and thin enough to crash as well as ride. We have sold these to many endorsers representing other cymbal companies looking for a unique one of a kind "sound." These are limited and are made one at a time. Justin Ottaviano makes his own cymbals. He uses the best quality Turkish More Info »
These are the Classic Avedis Zildjian cymbals that established the name and reputation of Zildjian. The A Zildjian rides are brighter and have more high end than the A Custom or K cymbals. The medium ride comes in three sizes. The most popular is the 20". This is a good all around mid range cymbal.
The A Zildjian Rock Ride is for heavier style playing. It is very focused and because it is thicker has a higher pitch than most of the other ride cymbals. Not made for general crashing. Size: 20 inches.
A great all around, versatile cymbal, the A Zildjian Sweet Ride is 21" and pitched lower than the Medium Ride. It works well in most playing situations as non-obtrusive and a "sweet" sounding cymbal.
The mid range A Zildjian Crash Ride is a versatile all around cymbal. Use it as a ride, and although heavier than a normal crash, it has the ability to crash as well. Available in 2 sizes: 18" and 20".
