This is the Zildjian K Custom 20 Dark Ride Cymbal from Zildjian, available in the Cymbals category here on Just Drums. Read More below for more images and how to order for UK delivery at a great price.
A popular choice with a classic jazzy sound. With a super-sensitive response the stick definition is crystal clear. Dark and washy undertones emanate beneath but remain subtle. The 20 K Custom Dark Ride features an integrated bell sound with a controlled wash. Perfect for soft jazz grooves and quick ostinato passages. The cymbal is thin and responsive meaning it also crashes easily. The K Custom Dark Ride is ideal for jazz to light rock and everything in-between.
Zildjian is one of the oldest and most respected names in drumming, with a history that stretches back over 400 years. Founded as a family-run cymbal-making craft, Zildjian has become the world’s leading cymbal manufacturer, setting the standard for sound, consistency, and musical expression across generations of drummers.
Zildjian cymbals are used in every style of music, from rock, pop, jazz, metal, and punk through to orchestral, marching, and world percussion. Their ranges cover everything from bright, cutting cymbals for live performance to darker, more complex sounds suited to studio and jazz playing. This breadth makes Zildjian a go-to choice for beginners buying their first cymbals as well as touring professionals and recording artists.
Beyond cymbals, Zildjian also produces drumsticks, mallets, and accessories, supporting drummers across their entire setup. The brand’s longevity, innovation, and close relationship with drummers worldwide have made Zildjian not just a manufacturer, but a cornerstone of modern drumming culture.
Cymbals add accents, timekeeping, colour and dynamics to a drum setup. This category includes hi-hats, rides, crashes, splashes, Chinas and packs, each with different sizes, weights, profiles, alloys, hammering and finishes. Compare stick definition, wash, sustain, response, volume and how the cymbal will blend with the kit and musical style. A cymbal’s sound also depends on mounting and playing technique. Check the exact type and diameter, and remember that cymbal stands, bags and felts may need to be purchased separately.
Ride cymbals provide a defined playing surface for timekeeping, with a bell and edge that can add accents or crashes. Compare diameter, weight, profile, bow response, bell size, stick definition, wash, sustain and whether the cymbal is designed to crash as well as ride. Larger or heavier rides often provide more projection, while lighter models may open more readily and blend into quieter music. Check the exact series and finish, and remember that a stand, boom, felt and wingnut are separate unless the listing says otherwise.
Ride identifies a cymbal for timekeeping and bell work. Compare diameter, weight, bow, bell, stick definition, wash, sustain and whether it can also crash.
