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Used Zildjian 20-inch K Custom Dark Ride Cymbal
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Item Description
Listed 2 days ago
Zildjian K Custom Dark Ride – 20" (K0965) – Unplayed – Dry, Warm & Complex
Condition: Unplayed – Opened only to photograph
SKU: K0965
Retail Price: $494.95
Listed by Nick’s Drum Gear – Collector-Grade Cymbals, Professionally Curated – Home of the STR Rating
The 20" Zildjian K Custom Dark Ride is one of the most recognizable modern dark rides ever produced — combining articulate stick definition with warm undertones and a slightly trashy, musical crash character.
Unlike brighter, glassier rides that dominate the top end, the K Custom Dark Ride sits deeper in the mix with a more textured and controlled voice. It maintains excellent clarity under the stick while still opening up naturally for accents and dynamic playing.
This cymbal has become a favorite among drummers looking for a ride that feels expressive, complex, and musical without sounding overly polished or sterile.
STR Rating — Style, Tonality & Response
Style: 5/5
Extremely versatile across rock, worship, studio, fusion, alternative, and modern jazz.
Tonality: 5/5
Dark, warm, dry, and richly layered with classic K-series complexity.
Response: 4½/5
Excellent articulation with controlled wash and smooth crash response.
Genre Match
Rock & Alternative 5/5
Worship & Ambient 5/5
Studio & Pop 5/5
Jazz & Fusion 4½/5
Indie & Experimental 5/5
Sound Profile
Tone: Dark and warm
Stick Definition: Dry, articulate, and focused
Bell: Controlled and musical
Wash: Smooth with restrained spread
Crashability: Trashy and expressive for accents
Feel: Soft, responsive, and highly dynamic
Specifications
Diameter: 20"
Weight: Medium Thin
Series: K Custom Dark Ride
Family: K Family
Material: B20 Bronze
Manufacturer: Zildjian
Nick’s Notes
This is one of those rides that immediately feels “finished” under the stick. The articulation is clear without sounding rigid, and the cymbal opens up just enough for musical accents without becoming wash-heavy.
Players who prefer darker cymbals often gravitate toward this model because it balances definition and complexity exceptionally well.
Important Note on Appearance:
K Custom cymbals are individually cast and heavily hand-hammered. Minor visual variation, hammering marks, tonal shading, polishing lines, or finish inconsistency under certain lighting is completely normal and part of the manufacturing process over cast B20 bronze.
This cymbal is unplayed and ships exactly as photographed.
Shipping & Assurance
Every cymbal is carefully inspected, packed with care in a custom-fitted box, and shipped fully insured to ensure it arrives exactly as described.
This cymbal ships in its original factory bag with tags, confirming its unplayed condition.
STR = Style, Tonality & Response — Nick’s Drum Gear’s exclusive system to help players match cymbals to real-world playing applications.
Condition: Unplayed – Opened only to photograph
SKU: K0965
Retail Price: $494.95
Listed by Nick’s Drum Gear – Collector-Grade Cymbals, Professionally Curated – Home of the STR Rating
The 20" Zildjian K Custom Dark Ride is one of the most recognizable modern dark rides ever produced — combining articulate stick definition with warm undertones and a slightly trashy, musical crash character.
Unlike brighter, glassier rides that dominate the top end, the K Custom Dark Ride sits deeper in the mix with a more textured and controlled voice. It maintains excellent clarity under the stick while still opening up naturally for accents and dynamic playing.
This cymbal has become a favorite among drummers looking for a ride that feels expressive, complex, and musical without sounding overly polished or sterile.
STR Rating — Style, Tonality & Response
Style: 5/5
Extremely versatile across rock, worship, studio, fusion, alternative, and modern jazz.
Tonality: 5/5
Dark, warm, dry, and richly layered with classic K-series complexity.
Response: 4½/5
Excellent articulation with controlled wash and smooth crash response.
Genre Match
Rock & Alternative 5/5
Worship & Ambient 5/5
Studio & Pop 5/5
Jazz & Fusion 4½/5
Indie & Experimental 5/5
Sound Profile
Tone: Dark and warm
Stick Definition: Dry, articulate, and focused
Bell: Controlled and musical
Wash: Smooth with restrained spread
Crashability: Trashy and expressive for accents
Feel: Soft, responsive, and highly dynamic
Specifications
Diameter: 20"
Weight: Medium Thin
Series: K Custom Dark Ride
Family: K Family
Material: B20 Bronze
Manufacturer: Zildjian
Nick’s Notes
This is one of those rides that immediately feels “finished” under the stick. The articulation is clear without sounding rigid, and the cymbal opens up just enough for musical accents without becoming wash-heavy.
Players who prefer darker cymbals often gravitate toward this model because it balances definition and complexity exceptionally well.
Important Note on Appearance:
K Custom cymbals are individually cast and heavily hand-hammered. Minor visual variation, hammering marks, tonal shading, polishing lines, or finish inconsistency under certain lighting is completely normal and part of the manufacturing process over cast B20 bronze.
This cymbal is unplayed and ships exactly as photographed.
Shipping & Assurance
Every cymbal is carefully inspected, packed with care in a custom-fitted box, and shipped fully insured to ensure it arrives exactly as described.
This cymbal ships in its original factory bag with tags, confirming its unplayed condition.
STR = Style, Tonality & Response — Nick’s Drum Gear’s exclusive system to help players match cymbals to real-world playing applications.
