Zildjian K Custom Dry Complex Ride II

The new K Custom Dry Complex Ride II cymbals are available in sizes of 20, 22 and 24-inch and incorporate many of the successful design elements, along with some new additional features, of the original Complex Rides that were modeled after Stewart’s distinctive Ride sound.

These new cymbals feature a new, wider bell design with a lower profile that helps to promote more control while offering a smooth and less metallic array of rich overtones. With medium-thin weight specifications that are slightly heavier than the first generation of Complex Rides, these new cymbals are said to be more versatile as they provide Ride patterns that can be heard clearly from within an airy wash of overtones.

All the sizes continue to display the distinctive high profile of their predecessors with the help of four extensive hammering processes that facilitate an great expression of sound. Each cymbal employs traditional lathing with no tonal grooves on top, and a scratch lathing method underneath except at the outer edge to assist with a “loose” but easily contained set of overtones. Unlike the 24 and 22-inch models, the 20-inch Ride features full scratch lathing on the bottom.