18” Zildjian K Ride IAK

Zildjian K series
18” Ride

1768gr

IAK

vintage pre-serial

IAK: Intermediate American K (1988-1993)

The IAKs are marked by larger tonal groove lathing, a subtle change to the hammering style, and a solid ink Zildjian on the bottom instead of just a K. The change to the hammering and lathing make the IAKs look a little more like the Canadian Ks. The hammering is a bit more sparse, and the visible hammering comes from a smaller peen hammer. There are larger gaps between hammer blows.