Dry, controlled ride sound with unlathed surface for strong stick definition and minimal sustain.

Its dark tonal character and soft stick sound make it ideal for jazz.

Warm, full, lively, brilliant.

Plenty of give, texture and "crashability." Combination of top articulation and bottom spread provides excellent stick articulation. Lower in pitch.

This dual-finish ride cymbal, designed in collaboration with top Japanese drummer Akira Jimbo, provides a rare combination of crashability and articulation.

Redesigned by Terri Lyne Carrington for 2008, the 22" K Custom High Definition Ride is thinner than the original model for greater "crashability" and feel while riding.

The 21" Organic Ride is a supremely versatile cymbal in the K Custom lineup. Its wire-brushed finish on top gives it clean, articulate stick definition.

The 20" Sterling Crash Ride is designed to be distinctly modern yet rooted in classic cymbal sounds of the 1960's. Clear, articulate sticking, a prominent bell with warm and full crash.

Dark, crisp, warm, rich, open.

Fairly bright, rich, open, warm.

A fusion of darkness, energy, projection and brilliance.

The slight weight increase in this 22” Kerope allows for more stick definition without sacrificing the integrated bell and rich, dark crash sound. It carries slightly more volume than the standard model and is perfect for any musical setting.

These handcrafted cymbals look just as they sound - Dark and complex. Keropes are visually and sonically reminiscent of cymbals from the '50s and '60s, yet distinctly modern and relevant for today's music.

These handcrafted cymbals look just as they sound - Dark and complex. Keropes are visually and sonically reminiscent of cymbals from the '50s and '60s, yet distinctly modern and relevant for today's music.

These handcrafted cymbals look just as they sound - Dark and complex. Keropes are visually and sonically reminiscent of cymbals from the '50s and '60s, yet distinctly modern and relevant for today's music.

These handcrafted cymbals look just as they sound - Dark and complex. Keropes are visually and sonically reminiscent of cymbals from the '50s and '60s, yet distinctly modern and relevant for today's music.

Renaissance Rides feature a unique overhammering pattern and dark spread with underlying ‘trashy’ qualities. Available in 20” and 22” sizes.

A bolder, more emphasized and defined fundamental stick sound with a little more articulation. Dry with a good degree of very pleasing overtones and "wash".

A bolder, more emphasized and defined fundamental stick sound with a little more articulation. Dry with a good degree of very pleasing overtones and "wash".

K Light Rides produce a beautifully dark, smoky sound with excellent stick definition. Play the 22” for a brighter, more controlled sound, or size up to a 24” for a lower pitch and wider spread of dark, colorful overtones.

Extremely bright ride with crystal-clear "ping" sound and more high-end, for when ride patterns need to cut through the mix.

Vintage-sounding A Zildjian ride with three-rivet cluster that pays homage to Armand Zildjian by immortalizing his favorite expression, "Beautiful, baby."

Bright ride cymbal with versatility for playing clear stick patterns and crashing accents.

Bright ride cymbal with versatility for playing clear stick patterns and crashing accents.