Zildjian 20" K-Custom Dark Ride
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Zildjian
20" K-Custom Dark Ride
Product Info
Article Number:
134229
Brand:
Zildjian
Model:
20" K-Custom Dark Ride
Category:
20" Ride Cymbals
Price:
$547.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This K-Custom Dark Ride is a serious contender if you’re after a dark, articulate ride. It's fantastic for modern rock, hip-hop, and any genre needing a dry, controlled wash with a touch of grit. It’s not a bright, shimmering ride, but what it *does* do, it does exceptionally well.
Product Description
- Zildjian 20" K-Custom Dark Ride
- 20" Ride Cymbal
- K Custom Series
- Regular finish
- Excellent stick definition with dry
- heavy stick tone
- Dark
- warm undertones with trashy dynamic reserves for accents
PROS
- • Exceptional stick definition; cuts through dense mixes with clarity.
- • The B20 bronze alloy yields a uniquely dark, complex tone.
- • Trashy overtones offer dynamic accents and creative possibilities.
- • Hammered areas provide nuanced shimmer and a responsive feel.
CONS
- • The dark, dry sound isn’t ideal for brighter, more shimmering styles.
- • Can be somewhat brittle; requires careful handling to avoid cracking.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many drummers.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
20 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Regular
Sound Character
Dark, Warm, Trashy
Bell Size
6 in
Weight
Heavy
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Frequently Asked Questions
The K-Custom Dark Ride is significantly darker and drier than the Avedis, lacking the Avedis’s more pronounced wash and higher frequencies.
Yes, the Regular finish will tarnish over time, which is natural and part of the cymbal’s character, but it requires occasional cleaning to maintain its appearance.
The heavier weight does require a slightly more forceful stroke, but the cymbal responds well to nuanced playing and offers a substantial feel.
