22" Ride Cymbals - A Battle Of The Brands (feat. Zildjian, Meinl, Istanbul Agop)

The hunt for the perfect ride cymbal continues, will these three brands make it happen?
Cymbals Featured:
Zildjian 22" K Light Ride
Meinl Byzance 22" Monophonic Ride
Istanbul Agop 22" Mel Lewis Ride
Opening track "Wake Of The Dawn" from ‪@thegravitydrive‬

[@joecopa]

For me the Meinl Byzance Monophonic is the way to go especially blending in perfectly with small group jazz. Has that nice slightly trashy buttery type wash which the other two are lacking. Also the bell blends in beautifully slightly activating throughout the entire cymbol without sounding like an annoying ear piercing church bell.

[@jgwalker71]

Great video Ryan, all 3 of those rides sounds lovely, always fascinating to hear how they each work in a musical context, wasn't one that worked best in all your situations for me, although the Mel Lewis is gorgeous...!

[@thejamman555]

Thanks James appreciate you having a watch! The Mel Lewis is rather special, i’ve not come across a sound like that with anything else I’ve tried. What’s your go to ride nowadays?

[@tautvydastomkus]

Thanks for the video, unexpectedly, it's probably Istanbul this time

[@thejamman555]

Thanks for watching, the Istanbul cymbal is a beaut! What would your normal choice be?