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"Ping" ride
Voiced for a tight, pronounced stick attack with less spread, so the pattern reads clearly under loud instruments.
Product detailSKU #1273887990408
ZildjianA Series Ping Ride Cymbal 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch ride built for stick definition. For drummers who need the ride pattern to stay countable at volume rather than wash out.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and pop gigs where the ride must cut through guitars
- Drummers who ride the bow and want clear articulation
- A first serious ride that covers most cover-band material
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz players wanting a dark, washy, quick-spreading ride
- Anyone needing a loud, crashable ride for accents
- Very quiet rooms where a defined ping gets harsh
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.
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20-inch diameter
The common ride size. Enough body for a full bell and bow without the extra wash of a 21 or 22.
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A Series
Zildjian's bright, cutting general-purpose line rather than their darker offerings.
Detail 04
Bell on a ping ride
Bell tones come through loud and separated, useful for choruses and driving sections.
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Ride at this size and weight
Crashing the edge takes effort and does not open up quickly. Treat it as a ride, not a crash-ride.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only. No stand, felts, sleeve or wing nut included.
- 02Check your stand's tilter clears a 20-inch cymbal in your setup.
- 03A defined ping is unforgiving. Uneven stick attack shows up clearly.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this good for jazz?
Not the natural fit. Ping voicing emphasizes stick definition over the dark, spread wash most jazz ride playing relies on. Look at darker rides instead.
02Can I crash it?
You can hit the edge, but it does not open up like a crash. Use it for the ride pattern and bell, and keep a dedicated crash nearby.
03Will it be too loud for a small room?
It can be. The pronounced attack that cuts on a loud stage reads as harsh in a quiet space unless you lighten your stick.
0420 inch or 22 inch?
20 gives more definition and less wash, and fits tighter setups. Go 22 if you want more body and a longer sustain under the pattern.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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