Best Masterwork 20" Ride Cymbals 2025
Premium Masterwork 20" ride cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025
GENRES & STYLES:
For Rock
For Pop
For Jazz
For All Genres
For Standard Setup
For Universal Applications
#1
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4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Masterwork 20" Custom Medium Ride
by
Masterwork
Universal Applications
All Genres
Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models and weights
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile ride size
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
Masterwork 20" Custom Medium Ride, 20" Medium RideThe all-rounder cymbal in the range.A considerable...
⭐
4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 111606
$252
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Masterwork 20" Custom Rock Ride
by
Masterwork
Pop
All Genres
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models and weights
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Most popular and versatile ride size
✗ CONS
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
- • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
Masterwork 20" Custom Rock Ride, 20" Rock RideThe all-rounder cymbal in the range.A considerable frequency...
⭐
4.9/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 111607
$241
#3
⭐
4.9/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Masterwork 20" Jazz Master Ride
by
Masterwork
All Genres
Jazz
Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
- • Wide selection of models and weights
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
Masterwork 20" Jazz Master Ride, Ride CymbalDespite a full deep base sound and an extraordinary wide frequency...
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4.9/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 111678
$274
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Masterwork 20" Custom Ride
by
Masterwork
Pop
Universal Applications
All Genres
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models and weights
✓ PROS
- • Industry standard for most drummers
- • Wide selection of models and weights
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
Masterwork 20" Custom Ride, Ride CymbalThe all-rounder cymbal in the range.A considerable frequency range and a...
⭐
4.7/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 111605
$230
#5
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4.6/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Masterwork 20" Troy Traditional Ride
by
Masterwork
Jazz
Pop
All Genres
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models and weights
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Industry standard for most drummers
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
Masterwork 20" Troy Traditional RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Material: B25 bronzeFinish:...
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4.6/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 611375
$208
How to Choose the Best 20" Ride Cymbals
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 20" ride cymbals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.