Zildjian Armand Ride Cymbal

Armand Ride with 3 Rivets Bright and musical 'vintage' A Sound. Armand Zildjian's favorite ride sound, features three rivet cluster and laser engraved Armand Zildjian Signature with his favorite expression, "Beautiful, Baby". Limited Edition.

Over 380 years ago, Avedis Zildjian crafted the first Zildjian cymbal. Today the world's leading manufacturer of cymbals and drumsticks, the Avedis Zildjian Company, proudly introduces a signature cymbal of the man who helped lead Zildjian into the 21st century, Armand Zildjian. Featuring the traditional finish and style of the classic A Zildjian Series, the Limited Edition Armand Ride is now available.

For 81 years, Armand Zildjian spent his life living and breathing Zildjian. He hand selected cymbals for drumming icons such as Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Elvin Jones, Louie Bellson and many more. Now offering its first ever signature series cymbal, Zildjian has re-created the cymbal that Armand hand selected for himself; a 19-inch A Zildjian Ride, which he added rivets to and kept on his own drum kit.

The 21-inch Armand Rides are medium-thin in weight and offer a sweet shimmering quality of overtones without loss of control or Ride articulation and feature a larger sized cup for excellent bell access. This cymbal is more than just a ride cymbal. It is a representation of everything that is Zildjian; passion quality, craftsmanship and the embodiment of the sound that started it all - A Zildjian.

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