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Crash ride
Thinner than a straight ride, so hitting the edge opens it into a crash instead of a ping.
Product detailSKU #1273887990550
ZildjianA Series Crash Ride Cymbal 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch cymbal built to cover two jobs — ride patterns and full crashes. For drummers running a small kit or a one-cymbal setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small kits where one cymbal must ride and crash
- Gigging drummers cutting down what they haul
- Loud rock and pop where the cymbal has to cut
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting a dedicated ride with tight, dry ping
- Quiet jazz rooms — the A voice is bright and loud
- Anyone already carrying separate crash and ride cymbals
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.
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20 inches
Big enough to sustain a wash when crashed, small enough to keep stick definition when riding.
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A Series
Zildjian's bright, traditional side of the catalog. It sits on top of guitars rather than under them.
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Thinner than a dedicated ride
Wash builds fast. Busy ride patterns at high volume can wander into a roar instead of staying countable.
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$414.95
Professional-line pricing, not a starter cymbal, even though it stands in for two.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only — no stand, boom arm, felts, sleeve or wing nut included
- 02Use a felt and plastic sleeve on the stand or the hole will keyhole
- 03It is a compromise by design; it will not fully replace a real ride
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can this be my only cymbal?
Yes, that is the point of a crash ride. You ride the bow, crash the edge, and skip a second stand and second cymbal.
02Is a crash ride the same as a ride cymbal?
No. A ride is thicker and built for clean stick definition. A crash ride is thinner so it opens up when you hit the edge, trading some ping for crashability.
03Is 20 inches too big for a small kit?
No. Twenty inches is the standard ride size and fits a four-piece kit fine. You need a stand tall enough to clear the toms.
04Does a stand come with it?
No. You get the cymbal only. Budget for a stand, a felt washer top and bottom, and a plastic sleeve over the threads.
