Vintage Zildjian 22” BIG Medium Light Complex Crash Ride 2926

This is a fascinating Vintage 22” - it’s nowhere near your typical Zildjian Ping Ride or Rock Ride. This 22” plays like a true Medium LIGHT COMPLEX RIDE or MEDIUM THIN CRASH RIDE.
Like the factory “LIGHT RIDE” - that’s the vibe. Airy and fairly complex for an A.
Extremely Full Crash Ride - perfect for that Classic Rock tone! But play it lightly and it has a dancing, warm subtle complexity that percolates.
With a 2926 gram weight it lives in the Medium Thin Ride to Medium Crash range for a 22”, but it has a light, mellow, bright attack that is followed by a soft and subtle, fairly complex wash. Broad spread.
What’s amazing is that you can play this big 22” very, very lightly and softly and it still sings. The dynamic range on this one is amazing.
Extremely well balanced with Vintage “LIGHT RIDE” leanings.
When you open up on it and crash, it unleashes a torrent of 1Medium Full Crash tone - perfect as a big Crash, or great for Crash accents when you‘re playing at lower volumes and just need a punch.
Fantastic 6” bell is incredible for rock, but pull out to the plain and you have one hell of a great Light Jazz or Blues Ride.
Again, this is an incredibly versatile 22” - you don’t find a cymbal that can go from 1 - 10 and remain musical often.
Terrific shape for being 50 years old. No issues. Gorgeous half-century old golden patina.
Wonderfully versatile 22” from the golden age of Classic Rock.

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Condition	Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand	Zildjian
Model	Crash-Ride
Categories	Ride

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