Zildjian 22-inch A Custom Ride Cymbal

22" Ride Cymbal Made from B20 Bronze - Brilliant Finish

The Zildjian A Custom 22" ride cymbal is an optimal selection for musicians seeking a ride cymbal that offers excellent stick definition and a rich tonal palette with warm hues.The A Custom 22-inch ride cymbal is classified as a medium ride cymbal and features a brilliant finish. Zildjian is a distinguished manufacturer of cymbals that boasts a rich legacy spanning more than three centuries. Incorporate the Zildjian legacy into your percussion setup.

A classic sound enhanced and perfected - a tried and true classic!

The A Customs cymbals have been created in collaboration with renowned percussionist Vinnie Colaiuta, utilizing innovative rotary hammering methods, moderate thinness, and a visually impressive brilliant finish to produce a refined and melodious A Zildjian tone. Cymbals that possess an optimal balance of brightness and darkness, suitable for contemporary musical genres. The utilization of cast bronze material in the construction of cymbals results in superior tonal quality and enhanced sound projection.

Each A Customs cymbal, similar to all cast bronze cymbals from Zildjian, undergoes a unique process of being poured and cast from raw molten metal.

The process involves the cooling and categorization of each casting based on its weight, with respect to the specific cymbal model. Subsequent to the casting process, a multifaceted series of procedures involving heating, rolling, shaping, hammering, and lathing methods that are distinct to every cymbal category are employed. Bronze cymbals that are cast possess a sonorous and resonant quality that becomes more pronounced as they age.

The distinctive tone grooves and lower profiles of A Custom Rides are as noticeable as their dazzling bright polish. All of these features work together to provide a cymbal that sounds brighter, smoother, and more glassy when hit. Because of these characteristics, the sound of A Customs has become more popular in recording studios.

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In comparison to other cymbals, these cymbals exhibit superior qualities such as increased projection, clarity, and durability. Zildjian cast cymbals are fabricated using a proprietary Zildjian alloy, consisting of 80% copper, 20% tin, and small amounts of silver.

• Cast bronze ride cymbal
• Good stick definition
• Warm, colorful overtones
• Made using a radical rotary hammering technique
• Category: A Custom Series
• Type: ride cymbal
• Size: 22"
• Weight: medium thin
• Finish: brilliant