ZILDJIAN A Swish Knocker | A 22" Swish Knocker Cymbal

The legendary big-band exotic: part china, part ride, all character — famously associated with Mel Lewis.

With its upturned edge and rivets, the 22" Swish Knocker delivers a smoky, trashy wash you can ride like a cymbal or explode like a china. Jazz orchestras have leaned on this sound for decades; modern players use it for sizzling textures and dramatic accents nothing else can produce.

Key specifications

• Model reference: A0315
• Category: Cymbal
• Boxed dimensions & weight: 55.9 × 55.9 × 2.5 cm; 2.603 kg gross
• Made in: the United States

About Zildjian

Zildjian's story stretches from the court of the Ottoman Empire to the modern touring stage: founded in Constantinople in 1623, the family firm has been making cymbals for 400 years and counting. Generations of drummers — from big-band legends to metal and hip-hop players — have built their sound on Zildjian bronze, and every cymbal is still crafted in Norwell, Massachusetts.