20” Zildjian Earth Ride Hollow Logo [1978–1982] 3578g

The original Earth Ride. Raw, rugged and deliberately unfinished.

This extraordinary early Zildjian Earth Ride comes from the highly collectible Hollow Logo period, dating it to approximately 1978–1982.

And that remarkable surface? Exactly as intended!

The dark, rough, unlathed finish is part of the original factory design, not the result of decades of neglect. Zildjian created the Earth Ride to deliver extreme stick definition, virtually no wash and an exceptionally powerful bell.

At a massive 3578g, this 20” heavyweight is all about authority, projection and absolute control.

• Size: 20” / 51cm
• Model: Zildjian Earth Ride
• Era: Hollow Logo [1978–1982]
• Weight: 3578g
• Finish: Original raw, unlathed factory finish
• Surface: Deliberately rough and dark
• Sound: Extremely dry, focused and powerful
• Stick: Dominant, penetrating ping
• Wash: Virtually nonexistent
• Bell: Strong, cutting and authoritative
• Condition: Vintage, with visible playing marks and original character

An early example of one of Zildjian’s most uncompromising designs. Not a cymbal that has become rough with age, but an instrument deliberately created this way.

The Earth Ride was never intended to sound pretty. It was built to make every single stroke count.

📍 Try or pick up in Zuid-Scharwoude (NL)
📦 Worldwide insured shipping available
🔁 Trade-ins welcome: vintage Zildjian, Remo Rototoms & copper/bronze/brass snares
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