Detail 01
20-inch diameter
The standard ride size. Enough surface for clear stick definition without the weight and pitch drop of a 22.
Product detailSKU #1273887990374
ZildjianA Custom Medium Ride Cymbal 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch A Custom medium ride, sold individually. For drummers who need a clear, defined ping that stays audible in a loud band.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and pop gigs where the ride must cut through
- Studio work needing clean, separated stick definition
- Drummers replacing a washy ride that disappears live
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz players wanting a dark, spread stick sound
- Quiet rooms where a bright ride overpowers everything
- Anyone needing a crashable, low-pitched ride
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
Medium weight
Balanced. Holds pitch under hard playing but still opens up somewhat. Heavier rides ping more; thinner ones wash more.
Detail 03
A Custom line
Bright and glassy. Notes stay separated instead of blurring into a wash at volume.
Detail 04
Ride, not a crash
Made for sustained patterns on the bow and bell. It will crash, but that's not what it's built around.
Detail 05
Sold as one cymbal
Single ride only. Hats and crashes are separate purchases.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand or mounting hardware included — you need a straight or boom stand
- 02A ride is heavy; a lightweight stand will sag or tip
- 03Use felt above and below plus a sleeve to protect the hole
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a medium ride too heavy for jazz?
For most traditional jazz, yes. A medium ride holds a defined ping instead of the dark spread wash jazz players usually want.
02Will the bell cut through a loud band?
Yes. A 20-inch medium ride in the A Custom line is built for volume and stick clarity in loud settings.
03Should I get 20 or 22 inches?
Twenty is the versatile default — clear stick and manageable weight. Twenty-two gets lower, louder and washier, and needs a sturdier stand.
04Can I crash on it?
You can, but a medium-weight 20-inch ride opens up slowly. For accents, use an actual crash.
