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ULTRA RARE 1980s Zildjian 16" K CUSTOM RIDE YES a SIXTEEN! 1457 g TIGHT CONTROLLED

Original price $349.99 - Original price $349.99
Original price
$349.99
$349.99 - $349.99
Current price $349.99
  • Zildjian must have made this cymbal for about a week! I’ve only seen 3 or 4 of these cymbals in the last 30 years. It’s insanely rare. 

  • Yes. A SIXTEEN K CUSTOM RIDE - the Original from the -1980s! 

  • This 16" Early K CUSTOM is unlathed and heavily hammered. The bell however is not hammered and is solid and cutting as hell. Classic 80s style K Hammering - with the wavy surface. 

  • AND BEING A 16" IT'S VERY CONTROLLED. Tight with a great attack and very crisp.

  • Weighing in at a lovely 1457 grams, this K Custom plays like a great semi-dark semi-dry controlled ride. What I dig about this specific cymbal is that it supplies plenty of stick attack AND STILL remains controlled, compliments of the rarely-seen smaller 16" size. Much more controlled both in overtones and volume than the 20" version (or even the super rare 18").

  • Tight. Dry. Focused. Quick response. Great for fast sticking. Cutting.

  • Goes from soft to loud with ease.

  • Incredibly rare and collectible.