Zildjian K 21" Projection Ride Cymbal
The K 21" Projection Ride is a K ride with a dual character: an extra-large, brilliant, raw unlathed bell over a lathed bow in a traditional finish. It solves the dilemma of the drummer who plays loud and wants a bell that cuts through everything, over a body that stays dark and crashable.
What sets it apart
- Designed with drummer Craig Reynolds
- Extra-large unlathed bell in a buffed brilliant finish
- Fully lathed bow with a softer feel
- Dual traditional and brilliant finish
Two cymbals in one
The bell, very wide and left raw, gives a massive bell tone, well separated from the rest, with a frank attack: it cuts even in the middle of the guitars. The bow is fully lathed and keeps the traditional finish: it spreads more, crashes well and offers a softer, almost buttery feel.
Who it is for
Zildjian developed it with drummer Craig Reynolds. Its medium heavy weight makes it a powerful ride; its definition of 7 out of 10 keeps the pattern readable. It is the ride for the player who switches between bell patterns and crashes on the same cymbal.
Specifications
| Diameter | 21" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Medium heavy |
| Bell | Extra large, unlathed, brilliant finish |
| Bow | Lathed, traditional finish |
| Family | K |
| Brightness | 5/10 |
| Dryness | 4/10 |
| Definition | 7/10 |
| Sustain | 6/10 |
What it's for
- Loud bands where the bell has to cut through
- Sustained bell patterns above a wall of guitars
- A main ride that also has to crash
Compared with other manufacturers
At 21", these raw-bell rides from other makers also count on a bell that cuts:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Projection Ride | 21" | Big brilliant bell, dark bow |
| Sabian | HHX Raw Bell Dry Ride | 21" | Medium heavy, dark, raw bell |
| Sabian | HH Raw Bell Dry Ride | 21" | High definition, warm tone |
| Sabian | AAX Raw Bell Dry Ride Brilliant | 21" | Bright, punchy raw bell |
| Dream | Energy Ride | 21" | Bright, unlathed bell |
Frequently asked questions
- Why a big bell on a ride?
- According to Zildjian, a bigger bell produces more overtones and a fuller sound. Here it gives a massive, well-separated bell tone that is easy to hear in a loud band.
- What is an unlathed bell?
- A bell left raw, without lathing grooves. Zildjian explains that an unlathed surface keeps part of the sound "trapped": fewer overtones and a cleaner attack.
- Can a ride cymbal be used as a crash?
- This one can: its lathed bow is designed to spread and crash. You go from bell to crashed accent without switching cymbals.
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