Zildjian K Sweet 21" Ride Cymbal
The K Sweet 21" Ride is a medium thin ride cymbal with dark overtones, a clear bell and clean stick definition. Zildjian calls it a workhorse: a single ride that handles every style, for the drummer who prefers a dark colour to the shine of a bright ride.
What sets it apart
- Darker overtones than the A Sweet Ride
- Clear bell and clean definition, rated 7 out of 10
- Medium thin weight: it crashes too
- Fully lathed surface
The dark version of a famous ride
The A Sweet Ride is one of the most popular rides in the world. The K Sweet Ride takes over its do-it-all role, but with darker overtones typical of the K family. You keep the versatility and change the colour.
On the Sound Lab scale, the 21" scores 7 for definition and 7 for sustain: the pattern stays readable, and the wash supports the band without swamping it.
A ride that crashes
Its medium thin weight lets you crash it on the edge for an accent. You can build a stripped-down kit around it: pattern on the body, accents on the edge, bell for the choruses.
Specifications
| Diameter | 21" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Medium thin |
| Surface | Fully lathed |
| Series | K Sweet |
| Brightness | 6/10 |
| Dryness | 3/10 |
| Definition | 7/10 |
| Sustain | 7/10 |
What it's for
- A single ride for the drummer who plays every style
- Jazz, soul, mellow rock and worship music
- A stripped-down kit where the ride also has to crash
Compared with other manufacturers
At 21", these dark rides from other makers also aim for versatility:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Sweet Ride | 21" | Dark, clear bell |
| Sabian | HHX Complex Thin Ride | 21" | Big, thin and dark |
| Sabian | HHX Complex Medium Ride | 21" | More articulate, rich and dark |
| Dream | Eclipse Ride | 21" | Lathed shoulder, raw body and bell |
Frequently asked questions
- K Sweet Ride or A Sweet Ride?
- Same versatile ride role, two colours. According to Zildjian, the K Sweet has darker overtones; the A Sweet stays brighter.
- K Sweet Ride 21" or 23"?
- The 21" is livelier (brightness 6) and easier to place. The 23" is darker (4), longer and more defined (8), for large rooms.
- How heavy is the K Sweet Ride?
- Zildjian classes it as medium thin. The exact mass in grams is not published, and it varies from one cymbal to the next anyway.
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