Zildjian Z Custom 21" Mega Bell Ride Cymbal
The Z Custom Mega Bell Ride 21" is an extra-heavy ride with the largest ride cymbal bell in the Zildjian catalogue. That "mega bell" is there to cut through the loudest stage mix, where an ordinary bell disappears under the amps.
What sets it apart
- The largest ride bell at Zildjian
- Extra-heavy weight
- 21"
- Most requested ride in the catalogue
Everything goes through the bell
On an ordinary ride, the bell is one zone among others. Here, it is the largest Zildjian shapes on a ride. Zildjian describes it as loud, expressive and heavy, designed for metal and hard rock drummers who hit hard. According to the maker, it is the most requested ride in its catalogue.
You can play the bow too
The demos Zildjian publishes show four uses: the crash, the bell alone, a pattern on the bell and a pattern on the bow of the cymbal. So it is not an effects cymbal; it is a complete ride with an outsized bell.
What we do not publish
Zildjian's page for this cymbal shows Sound Lab ratings that make no sense for a ride of this weight, and a diameter in centimetres that does not match 21". Rather than copy an error, we stick to the diameter in inches and the weight class.
Specifications
| Diameter | 21" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Extra heavy |
| Special feature | The largest Zildjian ride bell |
| Family | Z Custom |
| Finish | Brilliant, star-pattern hammering |
| Reference | Z40121 |
What it's for
- Bell patterns in metal
- Hard rock in large venues
- Single ride on a kit played very loud
Compared with other manufacturers
These big-bell rides from other makers also aim at bell projection:
| Manufacturer | Model | Size | Stated bell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | Z Custom Mega Bell Ride | 21" | The largest at Zildjian |
| Sabian | AAX Power Bell Ride | 21" | 8" raw bell |
| Sabian | HH Power Bell Ride | 22" | 8" raw bell |
| Paiste | Signature Reflector Bell Ride | 22" | Heavy, loud ride |
| Paiste | 2002 Giga Bell Ride | 18" | Heavy ride |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a Mega Bell ride?
- A ride with an oversized bell; this one has the largest ride bell in the Zildjian catalogue.
- How much does the 21" Mega Bell Ride weigh?
- Zildjian does not publish its mass; its spec sheet classes it as "Extra Heavy".
- Can you use it as your main ride?
- Yes: Zildjian's demos include a bow pattern as well as bell playing.
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