Avedis Zildjian CompanyA Series Uptown Ride - 18 Inches

Exactly what I was looking for: a dry, defined sound in a smaller diameter. This cymbal rocks!

this is a very controlled, low-volume ride that fits nicely with my microkit and small crash cymbals. it's very dry, focused, and has a TON of stick articulation. I'm often playing in small rooms, so i need a more stick attack and less wash, and this ride is perfect for that.It's very cool looking: unlathed and unpolished and looks like someone in an industrial shop made a cymbal out of scrap metal just for the hell of it!Downside is that it doesn't have that rich sound that some more refined cymbals have, but iIve tried a bunch of lovely sounding rides that have way too much wash once the volume comes up.Most drummers would probably want this as a secondary ride. it's a nice voice that fits between hi-hats and tradtional rides. If you have a small kit, you might really like it!

I bought the Zildjian Uptown Ride seeking a drier ride cymbal with very little wash and a strong ping, and more importantly a more controlled volume and spread.The cymbal comes factory aged with a rustic patina that will definitely add a vintage vibe to your kit.It has a smaller bell which may not favour Metal or Rock drummers.I bough this cymbal for my Jazz, Big Band and occasional pop/funk drumming.Unlike the Zildjian ZBT, K Custom Medium, A sweet and Paiste Alpha/Pst5 rides that I had tried, this cymbal does not swell up and ring constantly while playing a double time swing beat, it gives your a sharp ping and dies almost suddenly which is very suitable for Big Band.I would not suggest this cymbal to Rock/metal drummers as it is not powerful enough to cut through the distorted guitars but it is definitely amazing for Jazz, Swing, Funk and casual pop.Additionally I would like to state that the lower volume of this cymbal due to its 18” size is a plus point to anyone who does not like really loud cymbals like the K Custom Medium which can definitely leave your right ear ringing.The seller “Music Craft” did not package my cymbal well enough so it arrived with a small dent after its long journey from DEL to BLR.It was kept in its thin plastic Zildjian carry bag and only wrapped in a layer of bubble wrap.Luckily I managed to straighten out the bend at the edge with a towel and thick pliers.I strongly advise the seller to use to more packaging for expensive cymbals that cost more than what 70% of this country earn in atwo months or even three.Make a cardboard box to fit its dimensions, it’s not rocket science. This piece of art made by one of the oldest companies in the modern world deserves that minimum degree of respect.