{"product_id":"2640-zildjian-2","title":"Vintage Zildjian 1980s K Heavy Ride 20” 2640 g SUPER DARK! DRY! Vintage GADD! CLEAN","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHere’s a famous cymbal….and a VERY DARK ONE too that’s clean for being 40 years old!  It looks like it’s about a year or two old!  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI absolutely love 1980s Ks. 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\u003eVintage Zildjian 1980s 20” Heavy Ride in amazing shape! Golden with a light patina on it.  Definitely does not look its age! But it doesn’t sound like a modern K either! \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark. Dry. Supreme definition. VERY Low pitched. Cuts exceptionally well. This 20” could easily pass as a 22”. \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, telltale 80s K look, feel and sound. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighing in at a lovely 2640 grams this K plays like a DARK Medium to Medium Heavy Ride. The tone of the bell is remarkably solid.  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 medium low, dark wash that is controlled but still present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attack is solid and penetrate a mix quite well while still remaining classy and dark. \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.  Harder to find in this condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic 80s K tone. Perfect for everything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51678100783320,"sku":"80sZildjian20inHeavyRide2640grams","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/3597\/2290\/files\/BCA4D9D2-9BB2-4917-B945-287FCEEFF8CE.jpg?v=1778631759","url":"https:\/\/www.hazelshould.com\/products\/2640-zildjian-2","provider":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}