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'''Size:''' 20 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 20 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[K Custom|K Custom]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[K Custom|K Custom]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 2559g, 2617g, 2670g, 2756g, 2762g, 2764g, 2805g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 2559g, 2560g, 2617g, 2670g, 2734g, 2756g, 2762g, 2764g, 2805g<br> |
| − | '''Years of production:''' 2005 | + | '''Median Weight:''' 2734g (n=9)<br> |
| + | '''Years of production:''' 2005<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/-SdMA79dh_Y?si=vr-1JPaaVNmKiBPx K Custom 20" Session Ride]<br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/-SdMA79dh_Y?si=vr-1JPaaVNmKiBPx K Custom 20" Session Ride]<br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/j-7AtE5YAdY?si=rPPZU0RnJOeehxLv K Custom 20" Session Ride]<br> | [https://youtu.be/j-7AtE5YAdY?si=rPPZU0RnJOeehxLv K Custom 20" Session Ride]<br> | ||
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[https://youtu.be/QuMlJKpmcAo?si=kBh7PxjvidKmIsNM K Custom 20" Session Ride]<br> | [https://youtu.be/QuMlJKpmcAo?si=kBh7PxjvidKmIsNM K Custom 20" Session Ride]<br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/DJWNGHjc69o?si=aZsGt717p1dSpstz K Custom 20" Session Ride]<br> | [https://youtu.be/DJWNGHjc69o?si=aZsGt717p1dSpstz K Custom 20" Session Ride]<br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/8fKVB1y068Y?si=ZTr5VYCW-ltONnBH K Custom 20" Session Ride]<br> | ||
'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Session Ride#K Custom|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Session Ride#K Custom|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' | + | '''Review:''' "This is a very attractive cymbal, both visually and acoustically. It's hand-hammered, with a brilliant finish (which is somewhat rare in the K world.) The bell reflects like a mirror, The cymbal has a bright sound, with a well-defined ping. The large bell also offers many sonic options. <br> |
| − | Review written by <br> | + | |
| + | I was surprised by the amount of overtones that built up when I was playing the ride by itself. But when I played it in a group situation, the wash was not a problem. The cymbal could also be crashed to punctuate a ride pattern, without overpowering the groove.<br> | ||
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| + | Zildjian says the original 18" K Custom Session Ride was modeled after Steve Gadd's favorite cracked ride cymbal, and that the 20" size is a slightly more powerful version of that model. But, to be honest, I didn't hear that. To me, Steve's classic ride sounds have been drier, to the point of being almost choked. The 20" K Custom Session Ride breathes more freely. I'm not saying that's a <i>bad</i> thing. Far from it. I'm just saying you might want to check out the cymbal's sound for yourself, rather than relying on any advertised comparisons."<br> | ||
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| + | Review written by Robin Tolleson ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian A Custom and K Custom Models - Variations On Several Themes", Modern Drummer, July 2005, p. 31)<br> | ||
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| + | '''Review:''' "The 20" K Custom Session ride is an unlathed, medium thin cymbal in a brilliant finish, featuring crater-like hammerings and a smooth bell. It's a larger version of the previous 18" ride, which was developed in conjunction with Zildjian's prize champion Steve Gadd. Gadd has often preferred an almost perversely dry cymbal sound, to the point he would play an old favourite cracked 18" ride. In his hands it worked, and the sound of that cracked cymbal became the inspiration for the 18" Custom Session ride. | ||
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| + | You'd expect then an extremely dry - virtually dead, even - cymbal, but that's not what we found. The cymbal was anything but dull. It was brighter and fuller than anticipated. But maybe that's the idea? After all, sitting behind a cymbal, you hear a different sound to the audience or what ends up on a finished record, where overtones are buried in the overall band sound. | ||
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| + | Maybe the audience hears a more Gadd-like sound than the player? What did remind us of Gadd was the wonderfully distinct stick sound. When the band is roaring away, you can still hear every ride stroke. This clarity extends to the quite raw and bright bell. | ||
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| + | Although the cymbal is designated 'session' we found it worked great live. In fact it would suit many different types of player, reflecting Gadd's legendary versatility. Although it is medium thin and sonically inspired by a cracked cymbal, it is neither too dark nor too dry."<br> | ||
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| + | Review written by Music Radar Team ("Zildjian K Custom Session Ride 20" review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/zildjian-k-custom-session-ride-20-26804 MusicRadar.com], December 11, 2007)<br> | ||
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'''Artist/song where it can be heard:'''<br> | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:'''<br> | ||
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Source:<br> | Source:<br> | ||
| − | + | <font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> "Modern Drummer's Great Gear 2005 - Percussion Products Extravaganza" (Modern Drummer, June 2005, p. 66) | |
Latest revision as of 12:21, 6 June 2025
Group: Rides
Type: Session Ride
Size: 20 Inch
Series: K Custom
Weight: 2559g, 2560g, 2617g, 2670g, 2734g, 2756g, 2762g, 2764g, 2805g
Median Weight: 2734g (n=9)
Years of production: 20051 - Present
Sound file: K Custom 20" Session Ride
K Custom 20" Session Ride
K Custom 20" Session Ride
K Custom 20" Session Ride
K Custom 20" Session Ride
K Custom 20" Session Ride
K Custom 20" Session Ride
K Custom 20" Session Ride
K Custom 20" Session Ride
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "This is a very attractive cymbal, both visually and acoustically. It's hand-hammered, with a brilliant finish (which is somewhat rare in the K world.) The bell reflects like a mirror, The cymbal has a bright sound, with a well-defined ping. The large bell also offers many sonic options.
I was surprised by the amount of overtones that built up when I was playing the ride by itself. But when I played it in a group situation, the wash was not a problem. The cymbal could also be crashed to punctuate a ride pattern, without overpowering the groove.
Zildjian says the original 18" K Custom Session Ride was modeled after Steve Gadd's favorite cracked ride cymbal, and that the 20" size is a slightly more powerful version of that model. But, to be honest, I didn't hear that. To me, Steve's classic ride sounds have been drier, to the point of being almost choked. The 20" K Custom Session Ride breathes more freely. I'm not saying that's a bad thing. Far from it. I'm just saying you might want to check out the cymbal's sound for yourself, rather than relying on any advertised comparisons."
Review written by Robin Tolleson ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian A Custom and K Custom Models - Variations On Several Themes", Modern Drummer, July 2005, p. 31)
Review: "The 20" K Custom Session ride is an unlathed, medium thin cymbal in a brilliant finish, featuring crater-like hammerings and a smooth bell. It's a larger version of the previous 18" ride, which was developed in conjunction with Zildjian's prize champion Steve Gadd. Gadd has often preferred an almost perversely dry cymbal sound, to the point he would play an old favourite cracked 18" ride. In his hands it worked, and the sound of that cracked cymbal became the inspiration for the 18" Custom Session ride.
You'd expect then an extremely dry - virtually dead, even - cymbal, but that's not what we found. The cymbal was anything but dull. It was brighter and fuller than anticipated. But maybe that's the idea? After all, sitting behind a cymbal, you hear a different sound to the audience or what ends up on a finished record, where overtones are buried in the overall band sound.
Maybe the audience hears a more Gadd-like sound than the player? What did remind us of Gadd was the wonderfully distinct stick sound. When the band is roaring away, you can still hear every ride stroke. This clarity extends to the quite raw and bright bell.
Although the cymbal is designated 'session' we found it worked great live. In fact it would suit many different types of player, reflecting Gadd's legendary versatility. Although it is medium thin and sonically inspired by a cracked cymbal, it is neither too dark nor too dry."
Review written by Music Radar Team ("Zildjian K Custom Session Ride 20" review", MusicRadar.com, December 11, 2007)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
Source:
1 "Modern Drummer's Great Gear 2005 - Percussion Products Extravaganza" (Modern Drummer, June 2005, p. 66)
