{"product_id":"22-zildjian-eak-crash-ride-2761-grams-from-1982-88","title":"22\" Zildjian EAK Crash Ride 2761 grams from 1982-88","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22\" \u003cspan\u003eZildjian\u003c\/span\u003e EAK Crash Ride – 2761g (1982–1988)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 1980s (1982–1988) – Early American K (“EAK”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2761 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition. No cracks, keyholing, or structural issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003erare and historically significant Zildjian EAK Crash Ride\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing the \u003cstrong\u003eEarly American K period\u003c\/strong\u003e when production moved from Istanbul to the USA. This cymbal combines the rich tradition of K Zildjian sound with subtle American innovations in lathing and hammering techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound character:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully balanced \u003cstrong\u003esemi-dark stick definition\u003c\/strong\u003e with a bright, articulate attack and a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm, dark decay\u003c\/strong\u003e. The sound is versatile enough to function as a crash or a ride, offering controlled wash without losing clarity. Perfect for drummers seeking a \u003cstrong\u003eclassic K Zildjian tone with early American characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe EAKs were introduced in the early 1980s when Zildjian production moved to the USA. The trademark stamp changed to a \u003cstrong\u003eCO style\u003c\/strong\u003e, echoing early 80s Avedis CO markings, while retaining the iconic \u003cstrong\u003eStar \u0026amp; Moon motif\u003c\/strong\u003e in a slightly adjusted design. Middle Ottoman inscriptions read \u003cem\u003e“Avedis Zildjian Company”\u003c\/em\u003e with “K. Zildjian \u0026amp; CO” below in English. This period represents a fascinating transitional era for Zildjian, blending vintage craftsmanship with American innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e22\" Early American K (EAK) Crash Ride, 1982–1988\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSemi-dark, rich stick definition with bright attack and dark, musical decay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eRare, historically significant transitional Zildjian model\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFully playable, versatile as both crash and ride\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition with crisp tonal response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessionally packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zildjian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56353497940299,"sku":"SQ5646858","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/4527\/3931\/files\/22_2522_Zildjian_K_EAK_Crash_Ride_2761_grams_20.webp?v=1769008551","url":"https:\/\/purplechord.com\/it\/products\/22-zildjian-eak-crash-ride-2761-grams-from-1982-88","provider":"Purple Chord","version":"1.0","type":"link"}