{"product_id":"2462-zildjian-1","title":"THE FAMOUS Vintage Zildjian EAK K Ride 20” 2462 g SUPER DARK! DRY! Vintage GADD Vibes!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHere’s a famous cymbal….and a DRY ONE too! \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI absolutely love EAKs! They are fantastic instruments and a piece of cymbal history that you can actually PLAY!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the hell settle for a big box store K.  This is the Hand Hammered First Series American K! And it’s Dark with a pinch of complex liveliness to it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Original 45 year old Zildjian EAK 20” Ride in fantastic shape! Super dark, deep chocolate brown patina. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark. Dry. Supreme definition. Low pitched. Cuts exceptionally well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteve Gadd vibes all day.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd dig that craftsmanship. Wavy surface, very fine, leaving with the gradually sloped bell. Telltale 80s EAK.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis particular 80s EAK Ride is drier than most others and has a bit more breath and body to it. Most Heavy Rides are about 300 grams more than this one. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighing in at a lovely 2462 grams this EAK plays like a DARK Medium Ride. The tone of the bell is remarkably solid-especially for an EAK. It's slightly integrated and cuts extremely well. As you migrate down to the plain of the cymbal, you get a strong chime-like prominent definition followed by a low, dark wash that is controlled but still present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attack is solid and as far as EAKs for, this one is very DRY with a hint of Hand Hammered brilliance to it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA perfect blend of warmth, dryness, organic tone with terrific stick articulation followed by a subtle slightly complex wash.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteve Gadd famously used these for years! And you can tell. That’s the sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for anything low to loud.  This 20” has no problem cutting but remains dark and musical in softer settings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo issues.  Hard to find. Gorgeous 4 decade old deep patina mellow and dries it beautifully!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayable.  Collectible. A piece of Zilfjian Hand Hammered history!  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51854063141080,"sku":"Zildjian20inEAKRide2462grams","price":549.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/3597\/2290\/files\/EB24D81B-881A-4117-A328-D266F745609C.jpg?v=1781921994","url":"https:\/\/www.hazelshould.com\/products\/2462-zildjian-1","provider":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}