Detail 01
22 in. diameter
The larger Z Custom ride option, described as offering a bigger sound and blooming wash.
Product detailSKU #1500000423287
ZildjianZ Custom Ride Cymbal - 22 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A reimagined 22-inch Z Custom ride with pronounced stick definition, a powerful wash, and an expressive cutting bell.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who want intricate ride patterns to remain clear in busy mixes
- Players seeking a larger ride sound with blooming wash and wider dynamic range
- Stage or studio players who want a cutting bell and bold projection
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players specifically looking for the 20-inch Z Custom ride
- Drummers seeking a ride described with a lower-pitched, focused 20-inch attack
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
Brilliant finish
A reflective finish that is part of the Z Custom’s recognizable look.
Detail 03
Updated star hammering pattern
The current visual pattern replaces the previous generation’s swirling round hammering pattern.
Detail 04
Standard bell
The cymbal uses a standard bell, described as expressive and cutting.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This listing is for the 22-inch model; the Z Custom ride series is also available in 20 inches.
- 02The 22-inch version is described as having a bigger sound and wash that blooms.
- 03It has a brilliant finish, no lathing, machine hammering, and an updated star hammering pattern.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is this Z Custom ride?
This product is the 22-inch Z Custom Ride Cymbal.
02How does the 22-inch version differ from the 20-inch option?
The supplied description says the 22-inch version has a bigger sound with wash that blooms for a wider dynamic range; the 20-inch version is described as crisp and articulate with a slightly lower pitch.
03What is the cymbal’s finish and hammering?
It has a brilliant finish, machine hammering, no lathing, and an updated star hammering pattern.
04What playing characteristics are described?
It is described as having unrivaled stick definition, powerful wash, and an expressive cutting bell.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Yellow
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Color Finish
- Brilliant
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000423287
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