Zildjian Z Custom Mega Bell Ride?

[ChaosKyle]

So I was watching this drumming video and as soon as I heard the ride I fell in love. After some time scrolling through the comments I found out it was a Zildjian Z Custom Mega Bell Ride. Apparently they are "discontinued" and I was wondering if anyone know any ride cymbals that are similar to it. Thanks.

[BacteriumFendYoke]

Second hand will do it nicely. I doubt they're hard to find.

[Bo Eder]

You should be able to find a used one on eBay or something. Or look for the older, but the precursor to the Z line, the A. Zildjian Earth Ride. It has a killer bell just not obviously bigger as they did on the mega bell.

[DrumEatDrum]

The original Z Custom Mega Bell is discontinued, but the Z3 megabell is still in production:

http://zildjian.com/Products/Drumset...Mega-Bell-Ride

The Z3 being slightly thinner in the body than the prior version.

But as mentioned, Mega Bells come up on the used market every now and then.

[Muckster]

They're all over Ebay.

[Bonzo_CR]

Worth trying the Z3 version, but yowsa, the original Mega Bell ride is a monster!

Yes, go and look for it on eBay. Even if you don't see it straight away, take your time and it will come up sooner or later. I did something similar with another discontinued cymbal (old 20 K custom) and I found it. It's still my favourite ride.

Edit: as if by magic, there's one up on eBay now. Too expensive, but worth making an offer! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zildjian-Meg...#ht_500wt_1287

[bmeat]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwIyvEfflYU

is this a megabell?

[MJD]

You'll be able to find a used one. It happens to be a cymbal i cant stand and i know several drummers who feel the same way but had the misfortune of already buying it. Ebay and craigslist. or just buy a ZBT ride, they sound identical, to my ears at any rate.

[Richards1008]

Don't buy the gimmick, buy the real thing.... the original... the earth ride...

Preferably in brilliant...

[simmsdn]

Originally Posted by ChaosKyle

So I was watching this drumming video and as soon as I heard the ride I fell in love. After some time scrolling through the comments I found out it was a Zildjian Z Custom Mega Bell Ride. Apparently they are "discontinued" and I was wondering if anyone know any ride cymbals that are similar to it. Thanks.

Z3 Mega Bell is in the current line-up. I agree with the original Z Series Mega Bell being the ultimate. I had one and when I quit playing for a few years, let it go to a good friend who is now deceased...meaning this cymbal is lost forever.

I haven't looked in the used market, but I guarantee you can find an original Z series Mega Bell for a decent price. To me, it's a phenomenal cymbal. It's dry and that bell will kill people...currently playing an A Custom Ping ride...not quite dry enough...need to find Mega Bell!