Zildjian K 20″ Ride Cymbal

This 20-inch, traditional-finish Zildjian K Series Ride is a a dry cymbal with few overtones and highly pronounced stick definition, along with the K characteristics drummers seek out–dark, warm and vibrant cast-bronze sound.

Clear, full-stick definition with low overtones. Click to enlarge.

Fine-patterned narrow symmetrical grooves for just enough stiffness, and K-exclusive random hammering.

Inspired K Series sound–beautifully dark, dry, warm and vibrant.

The K Zildjian Series–Sound That’s Always in Style.
Legend. Legacy. The innovative cymbal work of Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams or any one of a sweeping collection of the greatest drummers in history. They’ve all been fueled by K Zildjian cymbals. The deep, dry and shimmering sounds developed by Kerope Zildjian in 19th Century Turkey continue to inspire drummers today. Elaborate hammering and lathing work our secret alloy into versatile cymbals with a wide-ranging blend of high and low frequencies that can be mellow or intense. It all depends on how you play them.

• Alloy: Zildjian Cast Bronze: 80% Copper, 20% Tin, Traces of Silver.
• Hammering: Exclusive K Zildjian random hammering.
• Lathing: Fine pattern of narrow symmetrical grooves that create just enough stiffness.
• Finish: Traditional or Brilliant available on most K Series models.
• Sound: Beautifully dark, dry, warm and vibrant.

Zildjian Cast Bronze Cymbals
Cast Bronze cymbals are individually poured and cast from raw molten metal. Each casting is cooled and sorted by weight for each cymbal model, then the castings are put through a complex sequence of heating, rolling, shaping, hammering, and lathing techniques unique to each cymbal range.

Cast Bronze cymbals have a rich, full-bodied sound that improves with age, and have greater projection, clarity and durability than any other cymbals. Zildjian cast cymbals are made from the Zildjian secret alloy, which is comprised of 80% copper, 20% tin, and traces of silver.

What’s in the Box
Zildjian 20-Inch K Ride