Zildjian K Custom Dark Ride 20" Ride Cymbal
The K Custom Dark Ride 20" is a medium-thin ride cymbal with a dry, full-bodied, dark and warm sound that defines every stick stroke very well. Hit at the edge, it gives a trashier crash than a classic ride, useful for an accent without switching cymbals.
What sets it apart
- Excellent stick definition
- Dry, full-bodied stick sound
- Dark, warm undertones
- A trashy crash for accents
Dry doesn't mean thin
A dry ride risks sounding like a mere tick. The K Custom Dark avoids that trap: Zildjian describes a stick sound that is dry yet full-bodied. On the Sound Lab, the 20" rates 6 for dryness and 6 for sustain, with a brightness of 3: the sound holds, but it doesn't pile up.
An edge that stands out
Its crash qualities are described as trashy: instead of a smooth breath, the edge gives a grainy, dark accent. That contrast between a very clean pattern in the middle and a rough crash at the edge is what gives it its personality.
Specifications
| Diameter | 20" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Medium-thin |
| Series | K Custom |
| Brightness | 3/10 |
| Dryness | 6/10 |
| Definition | 5/10 |
| Sustain | 6/10 |
What it's for
- Main ride in fusion, funk and R&B
- Modern jazz where the ride has to stay dry
- Studio work, for a clean pattern that doesn't blur
Compared with other manufacturers
These 20" rides from other makers also go for a dark, controlled sound:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Custom Dark Ride | 20" | Dry, full, dark |
| Paiste | Masters Dark Dry Ride | 20" | Medium, dark, medium sustain |
| Sabian | HHX Complex Medium Ride | 20" | Medium |
| Dream | Bliss Ride | 20" | All-purpose, crashable |
Frequently asked questions
- K Ride or K Custom Dark Ride?
- The K Ride is medium weight, brighter (brightness 5) and more defined (7). The K Custom Dark Ride is medium-thin, darker (3) and twice as dry (6 versus 3). The first for versatility, the second for a dry, dark sound.
- How heavy is the K Custom Dark Ride 20"?
- Zildjian lists it as medium-thin, a weight that leaves some give for crashes while keeping the stick sound.
- Does it work for jazz?
- Yes, if you are after a dry, dark ride. Its pattern stays clean and its grainy crash serves modern jazz accents well; for a long, singing wash, a thinner, less dry ride will suit better.
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