Zildjian 20" K-Custom Medium Ride

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Zildjian 20" K-Custom Medium Ride

Zildjian

20" K-Custom Medium Ride

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 100857
Brand: Zildjian
Model: 20" K-Custom Medium Ride
Price: $526.90

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This 20' K-Custom Medium Ride is a real beauty – it's got that signature Zildjian shimmer but with a surprising warmth and clarity. It's ideal for players seeking a versatile ride that cuts through a mix while still maintaining a musical, organic feel; particularly suited for modern worship, pop, and rock genres where a full, expressive ride is desired.

Product Description

  • Zildjian 20" K-Custom Medium Ride
  • Ride Cymbal
  • Size: 20"
  • K Custom Series
  • Regular finish
  • Versatile applicable
  • Good stick definition
  • Beautiful bell sound
  • Warm basic tone
  • Traditional top
  • Brillant finish at the bottom
PROS
  • • Exceptional shimmering wash with a defined, musical stick response.
  • • The K-Custom alloy provides a uniquely warm and complex tonal palette.
  • • Well-laced hammering creates a lively, responsive feel under the stick.
  • • The brilliant bottom provides a bright, cutting edge to the overall sound.
CONS
  • • Can be a bit loud for quieter, more intimate settings.
  • • The K-Custom sound isn’t a universal fit – some prefer a drier tone.
  • • The price places it in a premium-priced category, limiting accessibility.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 20 in
Material B20 Bronze Alloy
Finish Regular (Top: Hammered, Bottom: Laced & Brilliant)
Sound Character Warm, complex, shimmering, articulate
Bell Size 4.5 in
Weight Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Dark Ride is generally more subdued and darker; this K-Custom Medium has a brighter, more shimmering quality and a more pronounced bell.
Yes, the hammered and laced finish can show marks more readily than a fully brilliant cymbal, but it adds to the character and doesn't significantly impact the sound.
It’s really versatile, but excels in situations needing both a clear stick definition and a wash – think contemporary worship, studio recording, or any genre requiring dynamic expression.

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