Detail 01
Medium-heavy weight
This is the medium-heavy 20-inch Ride model in the Color Sound 900 range.
Product detailSKU #1500000050462
PaisteColor Sound 900 Ride Cymbal, Red 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The red 20-inch Color Sound 900 Ride balances a solid, medium-bright, full-bodied sound with warm undertones. On the bow, the ping stays clear; around it, the wash remains even and warm, with a pronounced bell available when the part calls for it. That makes its playing surfaces distinct without losing the overall balance. The Color Sound coating makes the response slightly drier, trims sustain somewhat, and concentrates the attack. Its translucent red finish leaves the grooves and hammer marks visible.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Ride playing that benefits from clear bow definition alongside an even, warm wash.
- Parts that use both a clear ping and a pronounced bell sound.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who specifically want a ride with longer sustain than the color coating provides.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you want the medium-heavy Ride rather than the Heavy Ride version.
- 02Choose the red 20-inch version if those are the finish and size you need.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How are the bow, wash, and bell voiced?
The bow has a clear ping, the wash is even and warm, and the bell is pronounced.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland Added Value: No
- Color Finish
- Red
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000050462
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