22" Spizzichino Ride Cymbal 2330g NOS *Video Demo*

For your supreme viewing and listening delight is this rare 22" Spizzichino ride cymbal. This is a new old stock cymbal created by the master in 2001 and acquired directly from Lee Ruff, who had a very close friendship and business relationship with Roberto and introduced Spizzichino cymbals to North America as his only U.S. importer. If you're looking at this listing then you've likely heard talk of the mythical Spizzichino cymbals, and we're excited to share this rare earlier production one with you. Roberto Spizzichino was an Italian master cymbal maker and some would argue the most highly regarded cymbalsmith of the modern era. This new old stock cymbal is as much of a beautiful sounding instrument as it is a prized heirloom quality treasure. It is an inspiringly complex cymbal with unique overtones and a distinct personality that could only be brought to life by a master like Roberto. 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 integrity of the cymbal in the least. It weighs in at a fabulous 2330 grams. This cymbal was made in 2001 and does not bare a foundry stamp. It's accompanied by a hand-signed and notarized letter of authenticity from Lee Ruff as shown in the photos detailing it's authenticity, as well as a hand engraving under the bell done by Lee including his signature, the date, "Spizzichino", and the gram weight. It was a joy to spend some time with 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!  

*Please see our other listings for 24" Spizzichino NOS Ride Cymbal that this 22" was acquired with.