Vintage Zildjian EAK RIDE Crash THIN 20” at ONLY 2180 g Hand Hammered Semi-Dry And CRASHABLE! Dark Patina
Fantastic looking and SOUNDING Vintage Zildjian EAK (Early American K) 20” Ride or Crash or Crash Ride right here!
As you can hear, it does everything with aplomb.
At a very thin 2180 grams this Early Zildjian K crashes exceptionally well - most EAKs 20s” are much heavier. And Father Time has graced it with a wonderful patina that makes it naturally dry with a very pronounced stick attack that remains on top.
Strong, robust bell cuts a mix with the utmost of ease. Easily goes from Jazz to Rock and can comfortably land on everything in between.
Factory Hand Hammered and age that alloy 40+ years and you have a magnificent sounding K that is unlike anything they offer today.
Forged in the debut years of the Zildjian U.S.A. K Series. Made famous by Gadd, Tony Williams and countless others.
Great shape. Beautiful deep and dark natural patina.
A versatile, stunning and collectible gem that will continue to build up upon the last four decades.