Detail 01
Medium weight
The supplied description presents it as responsive and controllable across brushes, mallets, and sticks.
Product detailSKU #1273887990484
ZildjianK Ride Cymbal 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20 in. medium-weight K Series ride with warm, shimmering tone, dynamic response, and a traditional finish.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers playing jazz, rock, fusion, or progressive styles
- Players seeking colorful washes, articulate riding, and a clear bell ping
- Playing with brushes, mallets, or sticks
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a cymbal outside the 20 in. ride format
- Players who do not want a medium-weight cymbal or traditional finish
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.
Detail 02
Traditional finish
A classic-finish K Series ride.
Detail 03
Hand-hammered bronze construction
The cymbal is cast from Zildjian proprietary bronze alloy, then repeatedly hammered, lathed, and hand finished.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a 20 in. medium-weight ride cymbal.
- 02Its supplied description emphasizes warm shimmer, complex overtones, dynamic sensitivity, and long bell sustain.
- 03It is made in the USA using hand hammering, lathing, and finishing processes.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is this ride cymbal?
It is 20 inches.
02What styles is the K Ride described for?
Jazz, rock, fusion, and progressive styles.
03What sound does the bell produce?
A clear, full-bodied ping with long sustain.
04Where is it made?
The supplied product data states that it is made in the USA.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51273887990484
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