Zildjian A Custom Ride 20" Ride Cymbal
The A Custom Ride 20" is a bright, brilliant finish ride cymbal with clean definition, whose medium thin weight leaves a little wash under the pattern. It suits the drummer who wants a clear studio ride but also likes it to breathe and to take an accent on the edge.
What sets it apart
- Bright sound with clean stick definition
- Medium thin weight that adds wash to patterns
- Colourful, warm undertones, clear bell
- Brilliant finish and lower profile of A Customs
Reading a ride in three zones
Zildjian describes three zones on a ride. The ride area, in the centre, does not open up right away: that is where the pattern stays precise. The edge reacts immediately: that is the crash area. The bell gives a more piercing note for accents. On the 20" A Custom, a definition rated 7 out of 10 keeps the ride area very readable, and the clear bell stands out distinctly.
Why it crashes
According to Zildjian, medium thin rides taper the most: thick near the bell, thin at the edge. That thinned edge is what lets it open up when you strike it with the shoulder of the stick.
Specifications
| Diameter | 20" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Medium thin |
| Finish | Brilliant |
| Series | A Custom |
| Brightness | 7/10 |
| Dryness | 4/10 |
| Definition | 7/10 |
| Sustain | 5/10 |
What it's for
- Main ride on an A Custom kit
- Studio sessions in pop and modern rock
- Drummers who alternate ride patterns and crashed accents
Compared with other manufacturers
At 20", these rides from other makers also combine definition and wash:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | A Custom Ride | 20" | Clean, a touch of wash |
| Sabian | HHX Evolution Ride | 20" | Crisp attack, warm undertones |
| Paiste | Signature Full Ride | 20" | Silvery stick, full wash |
| Dream | Bliss Ride | 20" | Soft shoulder, crashable |
Frequently asked questions
- A Custom Ride 20" or 22"?
- Zildjian offers this ride in 20" and 22". The 22" sounds lower, louder and longer, but responds a little more slowly. The 20" stays more precise and easier to place.
- Can you crash a ride cymbal?
- On this one, yes: its medium thin weight and thinned edge let it open up. Hit the edge with the shoulder of the stick for an accent, then return to the centre for the pattern.
- Where do you hit a ride cymbal?
- In the centre, between the bell and the edge, for a defined pattern; on the bell for a piercing note; on the edge for a crashed accent. Zildjian distinguishes exactly these playing zones.
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