Zildjian ZHT 20" Rock Ride

Group: Rides
Type: Rock Ride
Size: 20 Inch
Series: ZHT
Weight: 2620g, 2684g, 2718g
Median Weight: 2684g (n=3)
Years of production: 2006 - ?
Sound File: ZHT 20" Rock Ride
ZHT 20" Rock Ride
ZHT 20" Rock Ride
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Review: "Whereas the medium ride has a gradual taper from bell to edge, the profile of the 20" Rock ride progresses from a large bell to a short "plateau", and then drops steeply to the edge. This is a thick, heavy cymbal with virtually no crash potential. The porcelain-like ping was direct and cutting. Frankly, I believe the medium ride cuts just as well - but this one has more attitude."

Review written by T. Bruce Wittet ("Zildjian ZHT Cymbals - Nice Alloy...Nice Sound", Modern Drummer, August 2006, p. 35)

Review: "An enjoyable set of crashes then, but moving on to the rides was disappointing. With budget kits it's the snares that don't cut it, with budget cymbals it's usually the rides. Accordingly, the ZHT rides were our least favourite of the series.

The 20" Rock and Medium rides are fine to play - the tip of the stick elicits a thick tone with an agreeable feel - and the fundamental pitch of each cymbal, which is slightly lower on the Medium, is ok. But then there are brassy, clangy overtones that scream 'budget cymbal'."

Review written by The MusicRadar Team ("Zildjian ZHT Medium Ride 20" review", musicradar.com, December 11, 2007)

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