Best Zildjian 24" K-Series Light Ride Alternatives

Based on 2 reviews

Genres: I was searching ultimate crash/ride, laud, clear, durable and suitable for different genres which I play like stoner, sludge, death and doom metal. Sound as a ride: Versatile, sensitive, warm, full sound with clear ping, medium sustain and loud bell. You can play on it light things which require soft and calm patterns but it cuts through in blast beats and double bass drumming without any problems. Sound as a crash: Very very loud, explosive with long sustain but still great sounding in studio. You will be the loudest drummer in the area but due the weight it could be difficult to control at the beginning. For that reason probably you will need some heavy cymbal stand. Quality: Premier League - no more to say. Summary: As a ride it's very good for many genres but in my opinion it...

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I have been searching for my perfect ride for years. I love the tone and warmth of the Paiste Giant Beat 24" but it doesn't quite have enough bite to cut through more intense situations for me. The new 24" Big Beat is perfect! It has the warmth of the Giant Beat and the 'crashability' (even at low volumes), but it cuts through when needed. Lovely cymbal.

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Be warned - this thing is heavy and it is large! So if you want to have your drum kit as small as possible and lightweight even? Forget it. Very dry, piercing ping. Almost impossible to use as a crash without absolutely flailing at it with your drum sticks. The bell - oh man! The BELL!! That's a seriously mean weapon. Cuts through the mix like butter. The whole cymbal stays very controlled and dry in its character. Really perfect for metal playing. As with other stuff from the Rude series, I'd recommend trying it out first. I'd assume this is not for everyone. Build quality is absolutely perfect, quite some material for the buck! 12/10 - would buy again

Based on 1 reviews

A great sizzle sound and also a nice bell tone. I have to say that I nearly sent it back the first day it arrived. The sound is so far away from anything I have had before, and it took a long time to learn to play. It actually sounds crap from where I sit but EVERY gig someone comes to see me and inspects it....apparently it sounds fab 'out there'!!!