Detail 01
Heavy weight
This is the Heavy Ride version, described as having a heavy feel and powerful sound.
Product detailSKU #1500000050464
PaisteColor Sound 900 Heavy Ride Cymbal, Red 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The red 20-inch Heavy Ride is aimed at loud playing where the ride pattern needs a sharp, powerful voice and a substantial feel under the stick. Its very pronounced ping provides clear articulation, while a controlled warm wash supports the sound without overwhelming it. A massive bell is voiced to cut through a loud mix. The colored coating makes the sound slightly drier, shortens sustain, and narrows attention toward the attack; the flexible, giving 900 Series feel remains intact.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud musical settings where a powerful ride sound and cutting bell are required.
- Defined ride patterns that need pronounced ping with controlled warm wash underneath.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a ride response with more sustain instead of the coating’s shortened decay.
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.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you want the Heavy Ride model, not the medium-heavy Ride.
- 02Choose the 20-inch red version if those are the size and finish you need.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the red coating change the ride response?
Yes. It makes the sound slightly drier, shortens sustain a bit, and gives the attack more focus.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland Added Value: No
- Color Finish
- Red
15 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Hammering
- Hand/Machine
- Quantity
- 1
- Material
- Cast Alloy
- Lathing
- Full
- Korena Special
- false
- Cymbal Weight
- Heavy
- Type
- Ride
- Sizes (in)
- Multiple
- Tier
- new
- Added Value
- No
- Source Id
- site51500000050464
- Bell
- Standard
- Finish
- Red
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
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