Zildjian A Sweet Ride 21" Ride Cymbal, Brilliant Finish
The A Sweet Ride 21" Brilliant is an all-purpose ride cymbal in a polished brilliant finish that visually matches A Custom cymbals. It gives the versatile Sweet Ride sound with the mirror shine you notice under stage lights.
What sets it apart
- Brilliant finish, matching A Custom cymbals
- Colourful mid overtones, all-purpose ride
- Thin-tapered edge that also lets you crash it
- Sustain of 8 out of 10 according to Zildjian
The same 21", another shine
The 21" is the only A series ride Zildjian offers in two finishes: this brilliant version and a traditional one. On Zildjian's Sound Lab, both get the same ratings (brightness 7, sustain 8). So the choice is mostly visual: this mirror finish completes a kit already fitted with A Custom cymbals.
Caring for a brilliant finish
Zildjian offers a polish designed only for brilliant finish cymbals. Work around the printed logos: any cleaner removes them. Polish also strips the natural patina, which can slightly brighten the sound.
Specifications
| Diameter | 21" |
|---|---|
| Finish | Brilliant |
| Series | A Zildjian |
| Brightness | 7/10 |
| Dryness | 4/10 |
| Definition | 6/10 |
| Sustain | 8/10 |
What it's for
- Main ride on an A Custom kit
- Lit stages where the kit's look matters
- Versatile drummers moving from rock to jazz
Compared with other manufacturers
At 21", these rides from other makers also come polished or all-purpose:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | A Sweet Ride, brilliant | 21" | All-purpose, mirror finish |
| Sabian | HHX Groove Ride Brilliant | 21" | Definition and tone, brilliant finish |
| Paiste | Signature Dark Energy Ride Mark I | 21" | Dark, very controllable |
| Dream | Eclipse Ride | 21" | Dual purpose, raw body |
Frequently asked questions
- Sweet Ride brilliant or traditional?
- Zildjian gives both versions the same Sound Lab ratings. The brilliant one matches A Customs and shines under the lights; the traditional one keeps the look of lathed metal.
- Do brilliant cymbals sound different?
- According to Zildjian, polishing removes the natural patina and can brighten the sound slightly. On this Sweet Ride, the Sound Lab shows no difference between the two finishes.
- A Custom or brilliant Sweet Ride?
- A Custom rides have a lower profile and distinctive grooves, for a smoother, glassier sound. The Sweet Ride keeps the all-purpose character of the A series, with a finish that matches A Customs.
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