22" Spizzichino Tony Williams Tribute Ride Cymbal w/ 1 Rivet 2347g *Video Demo*

For your supreme viewing please is this legendary holy grail 22" Spizzichino Tony Williams Tribute ride cymbal. If you're looking at this listing then you've likely heard talk of the mythical Spizz cymbals, as they're affectionately called, and we're excited to share this one with you. Roberto Spizzichino was an Italian master cymbal maker and some would argue the most highly regarded cymbalsmith of the modern era. While many companies offer Tony Williams tribute cymbals, what sets the Spizzichino apart from the rest is the nuance he was able to craft into them. The Tony William's ride cymbal people often reference from the Miles Davis "Nefertiti" studio recording exhibited a duality between a relatively clean stick definition and a dark, brooding trashiness that was always simmering beneath the surface and would speak easily when crashed. He captured that tone beautifully and added one rivet to help give this ride the life his skilled ear was searching for. That coupled with slight downward flange on the outer edge makes this cymbal extremely responsive to the subtleties of the player's technique. It's an inspiringly complex cymbal with its own distinct voice and personality that could only be crafted by a master like Roberto. This cymbal is in fantastic well cared for condition with no cracks, bends, or keyhole. Like quite a few Spizzichinos that have crossed our path, Roberto would sometimes land a hammer strike at the edge of the cymbal, to the untrained eye it can appear as a small wave at the edge, but this was his method and does not affect the structural integrity of the cymbal in any way. It weighs in at a luscious 2347 grams. It was a joy to get to know this cymbal while making the video and we are honored to offer it to you now. Truly a one of a kind masterpiece that you could spend a lifetime with. Enjoy!