Zildjian 20" K-Custom Left Side Ride Reviews

This one left me feel right

I'm making some stoner/heavy psych/jazz music and was searching for a ride that is more articulate and crashable than my main dark and dry ride, Sabian 22" HHX Phoenix. This K-Custom is just enough crashable for my needs, but if you're searching for a crisp crash, look elsewhere.

For my needs, Mr. Lefty is on spot. Rivets really bring out some beautiful underwash, very suitable for jazz-related music. The bell sound is amazing, clear, not too loud or too bright, just right.

Over time, it is possible this cymbal will become my main ride.

Pros

+ articulate, dark and woody stick sound

+ sizzle rivets producing beautiful dark underwash

+ great, defined sound on the bell

Con

- despite rivets, very dry crash (that's the only con, really)

Overall

Great ride cymbal, especially for jazz and experimental music. Highly versatile. I believe you can take it to any gig you're doing, as long as you don't use it as a main crash.