Detail 01
20 inch
The standard ride size. Big enough for sustain and a usable bell, small enough to fit most stands and bags.
Product detailSKU #1273887990323
ZildjianA Custom Ride Cymbal 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch A Custom ride. For drummers who want clear, bright stick definition rather than a dark, dry jazz voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Pop, rock and worship where the ride pattern must stay audible
- Drummers who need clean stick articulation at moderate volume
- A first professional ride on a standard four-piece kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Traditional jazz players wanting dark wash and low pitch
- Drummers who mainly crash their ride and want it to open fast
- Metal players needing an aggressive bell and heavy projection
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
Ride, not a crash
Built for sustained stick patterns. Meant to be played on the bow and bell, not smashed on the edge.
Detail 03
A Custom line
The brighter side of Zildjian's A family. Ping-forward stick sound instead of dark, smoky wash.
Detail 04
$459.95
Professional cast pricing. The ride is usually the most expensive single cymbal on a kit.
Detail 05
Sold individually
Not part of a matched box set, so pair it yourself with crashes and hats you already own.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only. Stand, felts, sleeve and wing nut are not included.
- 02A 20 inch needs a sturdy straight or heavy boom stand to sit stable.
- 03Standard 20 inch cymbal bags fit; a 22 inch bag leaves it sliding around.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
0120 inch or 22 inch ride?
A 20 is the safe default: faster response, tighter sustain, easier to control and transport. A 22 gives more wash, volume and low end for bigger stages.
02Can I crash this ride?
You can catch the edge for a swell, but a 20 inch ride is thicker than a crash, so it takes a firm hit and builds slowly.
03How does it differ from the 21 inch Sweet Ride?
This one is smaller and from the A Custom line, so it reads brighter and tighter. The 21 inch Sweet Ride is larger with more spread.
04Is this a good first real ride?
Yes. 20 inch is the most standard size and a bright, articulate voice works across rock, pop and church settings.
