Detail 01
B20 bronze
The description identifies the cymbal as forged from B20 bronze.
Product detailSKU #1500000153069
ZildjianK Sweet Ride Cymbal 23 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 23-inch, medium-thin B20 bronze ride described as dark, smoky, expressive, and richly shimmering, with an articulated bell and long velvety sustain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers seeking an emotive, expressive ride sound
- Rock, jazz, symphonic, orchestral, or world music settings
- Players who want articulated bell definition alongside a broad wash of overtones
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers who need unambiguous hammering and lathing specifications before purchase
- Players looking for a ride described primarily as dry or short-sustaining
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
Medium thin
The supplied weight designation is medium thin; the description associates it with a pliable, responsive feel and velvety sustain.
Detail 03
Standard bell
The specifications list a standard bell; the description characterizes the bell as focused, penetrating, and articulate.
Detail 04
Hammering and lathing
Supplied fields conflict, so confirm these details with the seller if they are important to your purchase.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The supplied data conflicts on hammering: the description says hand-hammered, while the specifications say machine.
- 02The supplied lathing details are also inconsistent: the specifications say full lathing, while the description refers to traditional lathing and a broad unlathed bow.
- 03This listing is specifically titled as a 23-inch model, despite the supplied size specification reading “Multiple.”
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is this K Sweet Ride?
The product title identifies it as a 23-inch ride cymbal.
02What sound does it aim for?
The description emphasizes rich, shimmering overtones with dark, smoky undertones and a long, velvety sustain.
03Which styles is it described for?
The supplied description names rock, jazz, symphonic, orchestral, and world music settings.
04Does it have an articulate bell?
Yes. The description says the bell provides focused, penetrating definition.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Country of Origin
- United States Added value: No
- Color Finish
- Traditional
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000153069
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