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Zildjian A Custom Medium Sizzle Ride, 20 Inchby Zildjian
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Product Description
Pre-drilled with the traditional configuration of six rivets for clear stick definition and sparkling ?sizzle? spread. A Custom Series A sophisticated expression of the classic A Zildjian sound. Radical rotary hammering techniques, along with special thin weights, create an unusually fast bright, pure sound. A modern classic.Reviews
Great for R&B and jazzIf you've never played on a sizzle before it takes some getting used to because of the sustain. However, it is an essential sound in R&B and some jazz, especially for slower tempo using triplets.
This particular model sounds identical to my 30+ year old Avedis Zildjian 20" - even the sustain is the same. Do not expect a lot of definition from this (or any other sizzle) because they were designed for a drawn out washy sound with slightly less than moderate definition.
If you're unsure about getting a sizzle, a great compromise is the 19" Zildjian Armand Signature Ride (ASIN B0002GFNF4). That cymbal has a three-rivet cluster near the edge, but has higher definition and less sustain and wash. I have both the Armand and regular sizzle models, so there is a difference in tone and texture these cymbals produce.
