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The Zildjian A Series 21" Sweet Ride is a beautiful ride cymbal with colorful medium overtones, perfect for drummers across genres. Cast from Zildjian's secret alloy formula and finished using centuries-old processes, the A Zildjian Sweet Ride produces a balanced, musical tone with a mix of sustain and shimmer. Played by world-renowned drummers, A Zildjian cymbals are the gold standard of cymbal quality and sound. The A Zildjian Series 21" Sweet Ride cymbal upholds that standard.

Versatile, All-Purpose Ride

Equally at home in jazz, rock, funk and pop settings, the 21" Sweet Ride offers a balanced, all-purpose sound with a mix of sustain, shimmer and wash. Its medium weight and traditional wide groove hammering produce colorful overtones with a musical, balanced tone. The 21" size provides enough volume and projection for live shows while maintaining a balanced, controlled sound.

Cast Bronze for Optimal Tone

The 21" Sweet Ride is cast from Zildjian's proprietary bronze alloy of 80 percent copper and 20 percent tin, which gives Zildjian cymbals their distinctive sound. The casting process allows impurities and air bubbles to escape, resulting in an optimally dense, musical alloy. After casting, the 21" Sweet Ride is lathed and traditionally wide-groove hammered, which brings out shimmering overtones and a balanced, controlled sustain.

Zildjian A Series Sweet Ride Cymbal 23 in.
Zildjian A Series Sweet Ride Cymbal 23 in.
Zildjian A Series Sweet Ride Cymbal 23 in.

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Sizes & Purpose
  • Quantity: 1
  • Type: Ride
  • Sizes (in): Multiple
Construction
  • Material: Cast Alloy
  • Hammering: Machine
  • Lathing: Full
  • Cymbal Weight: Medium Thin
  • Bell: Standard
Other
  • Finish: Brilliant
  • Country of Origin: United States
  • Added Value: No

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Avedis Zildjian Company Warranty Statement

As of October 1, 2009, all Zildjian Cymbals are guaranteed against manufacturer's defects for two (2) years from the date of original purchase.
For warranty claims outside the U.S., contact your local Zildjian distributor. Click here for the international distributor locator.
Warranty Process
Cymbals that show factory defects within two years of their original purchase are eligible for examination at our factory. Zildjian experts will evaluate the damage and issue a replacement cymbal, unless it appears the damage is related to improper use or care.

If you believe your cymbal has a factory defect:
1. Contact Zildjian to obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#), via telephone: 781-871-2200.
2. Indicate the location of the damage on the cymbal with a piece of tape.
3. Make a photocopy of your original numbered and dated sales receipt.
4. Carefully package your cymbal. Include your RA# and the photocopy of your sales receipt in the box.
5. Ship the package to:
Avedis Zildjian Company
RA#
22 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061

A Cymbal will not be replaced if:
1. It has been misplayed, dropped, played with excessive force or treated abusively.
2. The center hole is worn due to improper stand set-up or abusive play.
3. The cymbal was bought second-hand or used in a lease program.
4. The cymbal has previously been replaced by Zildjian.
5. More than two years have passed since the cymbal was purchased.

Warranty Notes:
• Cost of shipping a damaged cymbal to Zildjian is the customers responsibility.
• Factory evaluations take approximately 4 - 6 weeks.
• Cymbals that do not meet the warranty guidelines will be returned to customer.
• Cost of shipping a replacement or damaged cymbal back to the customer will be covered by Zildjian.

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