Royal Cymbals 22″ Cymbal Craftsman BILL STEWART V2 Ride Cymbal – 2366g

Here we have a Royal Cymbals – Cymbal Craftsman Bill Stewart Version 2 (22”) Ride

Handcrafted by Paul Francis, this 22” Bill Stewart V2 ride delivers that iconic Stewart tone—dry, clear stick, slightly complex wash, crashable, and expressive. The Version 2 is the refined evolution of the original, with more balance and articulation.

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This cymbal is a modern jazz essential—deeply responsive, never brash, and endlessly expressive.

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Specs:

• Size: 22”

• Finish: Traditional (hand-lathed, unbrilliant)

• Weight: 2366 grams

• Bell: Small, integrated bell sound

• Timbre: Dry, woody, articulate stick; dark, slightly complex wash

• Feel: Quick response, crashable with tight decay

• Application: Modern jazz, trio, acoustic groups, small venues, studio

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Hard to find easy to love.