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Zildjian 20 inch K Custom Medium Ride Cymbal unplayed - $350 (Littleton)
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Zildjian K Custom 20" Medium Ride (K0854) | Unplayed | Dual Finish | Articulate & Warm
Typical New Price: $494.95
Unplayed – opened only to take photos
Up for sale is an unplayed Zildjian K Custom 20" Medium Ride cymbal (K0854), featuring a dual finish that combines traditional warmth with added brilliance and clarity. This cymbal was only opened for photography and has never been played.
Designed for versatility, the K Custom Medium Ride offers a perfectly balanced mix of defined stick attack, lush undertones, and a clear bell. It’s equally at home in jazz, pop, rock, or session work—one of the most flexible rides in Zildjian’s catalog.
Specifications
Size: 20"
Weight: Medium
Series: K Custom
Finish: Dual — Traditional top, Brilliant underside
Material: B20 bronze
Model ID: K0854
Made in: USA
Sound Profile
Stick Definition: Crisp and clean with just the right amount of dryness
Wash: Subtle and controlled, with warmth that never gets washy
Bell Tone: Clear and cutting, excellent for accents and timekeeping
Tonal Character: Warm and mellow with refined brilliance from the dual finish
Feel: Balanced and responsive with a slightly dry decay
This ride is prized for its musical flexibility, giving you a centered tone that adapts to both intimate and high-volume settings.
Genre number Ratings (with Descriptions)
Jazz: 5/5 – Subtle stick response with a touch of dry complexity
Pop: 5/5 – Controlled tone with smooth highs—great for clean, mix-friendly tracks
Studio/Session: 5/5 – Balanced articulation and wash for pro-level recording
Fusion: 4/5 – Fast enough for intricate patterns, warm enough to blend
Rock: 4/5 – Excellent stick and bell presence, though not overly aggressive
Gospel: 4/5 – Expressive tone with enough clarity for dynamic phrasing
Funk: 3/5 – Articulate and responsive, though may be a bit mellow for cutting slap
Metal: 2/5 – Not designed for high-volume, high-gain styles
This ride hits that perfect “middle ground” that most players are looking for. It gives you just enough dryness to keep your patterns articulate, just enough warmth to keep your tone musical, and a bell that actually cuts when you need it. This one is unplayed, clean, and ready for someone who needs a real workhorse ride without sacrificing vibe.