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The Zildjian A Custom Medium Ride cymbal is applicable for any style of music. Articulate stick sound with a balanced wash. Cutting bell tone. Brilliant finish.
Zildjian A Custom Medium Ride Cymbal 20 in.
Zildjian A Custom Medium Ride Cymbal 20 in.
Zildjian A Custom Medium Ride Cymbal 20 in.

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Avedis Zildjian Company Warranty Statement

As of October 1, 2009, all Zildjian Cymbals are guaranteed against manufacturer's defects for two (2) years from the date of original purchase.
For warranty claims outside the U.S., contact your local Zildjian distributor. Click here for the international distributor locator.
Warranty Process
Cymbals that show factory defects within two years of their original purchase are eligible for examination at our factory. Zildjian experts will evaluate the damage and issue a replacement cymbal, unless it appears the damage is related to improper use or care.

If you believe your cymbal has a factory defect:
1. Contact Zildjian to obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#), via telephone: 781-871-2200.
2. Indicate the location of the damage on the cymbal with a piece of tape.
3. Make a photocopy of your original numbered and dated sales receipt.
4. Carefully package your cymbal. Include your RA# and the photocopy of your sales receipt in the box.
5. Ship the package to:
Avedis Zildjian Company
RA#
22 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061

A Cymbal will not be replaced if:
1. It has been misplayed, dropped, played with excessive force or treated abusively.
2. The center hole is worn due to improper stand set-up or abusive play.
3. The cymbal was bought second-hand or used in a lease program.
4. The cymbal has previously been replaced by Zildjian.
5. More than two years have passed since the cymbal was purchased.

Warranty Notes:
• Cost of shipping a damaged cymbal to Zildjian is the customers responsibility.
• Factory evaluations take approximately 4 - 6 weeks.
• Cymbals that do not meet the warranty guidelines will be returned to customer.
• Cost of shipping a replacement or damaged cymbal back to the customer will be covered by Zildjian.

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Reviewed by 10 customers

  • Great allround cymbal

    5

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    submitteda year ago

    byBart

    fromNoord-Holland, Netherlands

    I played the original A custom 20" ride for 25+ years. I wanted something more versatile, smoother, lighter to play and still cutting thru. The bell sound is also very nice, clear but not to loud. Overall a great allround cymbal.

  • I feel in love with the sound immediately

    5

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    submitteda year ago

    byDanpersal

    fromLima, Peru

    This is my first A Custom Cymbals. I was looking for something bright and glassy but at the same time with a brilliant finish. The sound is amazing and I already played my first gig with it. Great buy!

  • If it ain't broke I ain't go fix it

    4

    submitted7 years ago

    byFrankieFourFingerd

    fromSacramento, CA

    In the mix of amps and things it penetrates and sounds like wonderful shimmering gold. On it's own it has kind of an overly intense "glassy roar" in my opinion. But anywhere you play it ... the bell! Can't get enough of the bell. Hard to judge it's crashability because I'm not a big ride crasher.

  • Zildjian A Custom Medium Ride

    5

    submitted17 years ago

    byZilnik

    fromWA

    This cymbal is the foundation of my set. Without my ride, i would feel naked. I have the 20" version of this ride and it's a very nice ride. The only downfall is that the wash can build up and the stick definition is not too clear. But with wash comes crashability. I use this as my third crash sometimes for breakdowns etc. I'm interested in a 22" K Dark Medium Ride now, but this is still a great choice for a ride.

  • Awesome ride!

    5

    submitted17 years ago

    byJ.P.

    fromVirginia

    This ride really was what i was looking for. If your into jazz, go and buy a k custom. If heavy metal is all you do, go buy a z custom. If you want something thats great for all around, buy this!I will say that if you play just one style, this might not be for you. but if you play all styles, this is an awesome ride!

  • Heavy and loud!

    5

    submitted17 years ago

    byAlex D

    fromHouston, TX

    I Was previously using a zxt rock ride before the 22" a custom meduim ride, and i was a little hesitant becuase i didnt know how it was going to sound before i got there, but when i did and tested it out i was so shocked on how loud it was, its just expremely loud. It crashes lovely, the bow is decent enough for riding, and the bell is just amazing, has the perfect tone, not to high, more low, and also extremely loud. the cymbal in general is low pitched becuase its a 22" but i strongly recomend this if you want a ride you need to crash and ride on, and if you need something loud, perfect for METAL!

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