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Used Zildjian Z Custom Ride Cymbal - 20 inches
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Item Description
Listed 25 days ago
Zildjian Z Custom Ride – 20” – Unplayed – Brilliant Finish – Z40120
Condition: Unplayed
Model: Z40120
Retail Price: $459.95
Listed by Nick’s Drum Gear – Collector-Grade Cymbals, Professionally Curated – Home of the STR Rating
The reimagined Z Custom Ride brings back one of the most aggressive and articulate ride cymbal voices Zildjian has ever produced.
Built specifically for high-volume live performance, the 20" Z Custom Ride delivers exceptional stick definition, enormous projection, and a commanding bell that cuts through dense stage mixes with ease. Even under aggressive playing, individual sticking remains clear and controlled.
This is a purpose-built ride for drummers who need articulation and power without disappearing into loud guitars and amplified mixes.
STR Rating — Style, Tonality & Response
Style: 5/5
Engineered for metal, hard rock, punk, and aggressive live playing.
Tonality: 4½/5
Bright, focused, and cutting with powerful upper-mid projection.
Response: 5/5
Extremely articulate with immediate stick response and authoritative bell clarity.
Genre Match
Metal 5/5
Hard Rock 5/5
Punk 5/5
Alternative 4½/5
Fusion & Jazz 2½/5
Sound Profile
Tone: Bright and commanding
Stick Definition: Extremely precise and articulate
Bell: Loud, cutting, and highly defined
Wash: Controlled but powerful
Feel: Fast, responsive, and authoritative under heavy playing
Specifications
Diameter: 20” | 50.8 cm
Weight: Heavy
Series: Z Custom
Finish: Brilliant
Construction: B20 Bronze
Hammering: Classic Z Custom Star Pattern
Manufacturer: Zildjian
Model: Z40120
Nick’s Notes
The Z Custom Ride is all about projection and definition. Even complex sticking patterns remain audible in loud live environments, which is exactly what made the original Z Custom series so popular among hard-hitting players.
The redesigned modern versions feel slightly more musical and responsive than the originals while still retaining the unmistakable aggressive Z-series personality.
The brilliant finish and star hammering look incredible under stage lighting.
Note on Handcrafted K and Z-Series Cymbals
Zildjian K and Z-series cymbals are individually hand-hammered and tonally shaped at the factory. Natural hammer marks, tonal shaping impressions, finish variation, and minor handling marks are normal characteristics of the series and are not considered defects.
Shipping & Assurance
Every cymbal is carefully inspected, photographed, and packed securely in a custom-fitted cymbal box for safe transit.
Ships fast, packed securely and insured.
STR = Style, Tonality & Response — Nick’s Drum Gear’s exclusive system to help players match cymbals to real-world playing applications.
Condition: Unplayed
Model: Z40120
Retail Price: $459.95
Listed by Nick’s Drum Gear – Collector-Grade Cymbals, Professionally Curated – Home of the STR Rating
The reimagined Z Custom Ride brings back one of the most aggressive and articulate ride cymbal voices Zildjian has ever produced.
Built specifically for high-volume live performance, the 20" Z Custom Ride delivers exceptional stick definition, enormous projection, and a commanding bell that cuts through dense stage mixes with ease. Even under aggressive playing, individual sticking remains clear and controlled.
This is a purpose-built ride for drummers who need articulation and power without disappearing into loud guitars and amplified mixes.
STR Rating — Style, Tonality & Response
Style: 5/5
Engineered for metal, hard rock, punk, and aggressive live playing.
Tonality: 4½/5
Bright, focused, and cutting with powerful upper-mid projection.
Response: 5/5
Extremely articulate with immediate stick response and authoritative bell clarity.
Genre Match
Metal 5/5
Hard Rock 5/5
Punk 5/5
Alternative 4½/5
Fusion & Jazz 2½/5
Sound Profile
Tone: Bright and commanding
Stick Definition: Extremely precise and articulate
Bell: Loud, cutting, and highly defined
Wash: Controlled but powerful
Feel: Fast, responsive, and authoritative under heavy playing
Specifications
Diameter: 20” | 50.8 cm
Weight: Heavy
Series: Z Custom
Finish: Brilliant
Construction: B20 Bronze
Hammering: Classic Z Custom Star Pattern
Manufacturer: Zildjian
Model: Z40120
Nick’s Notes
The Z Custom Ride is all about projection and definition. Even complex sticking patterns remain audible in loud live environments, which is exactly what made the original Z Custom series so popular among hard-hitting players.
The redesigned modern versions feel slightly more musical and responsive than the originals while still retaining the unmistakable aggressive Z-series personality.
The brilliant finish and star hammering look incredible under stage lighting.
Note on Handcrafted K and Z-Series Cymbals
Zildjian K and Z-series cymbals are individually hand-hammered and tonally shaped at the factory. Natural hammer marks, tonal shaping impressions, finish variation, and minor handling marks are normal characteristics of the series and are not considered defects.
Shipping & Assurance
Every cymbal is carefully inspected, photographed, and packed securely in a custom-fitted cymbal box for safe transit.
Ships fast, packed securely and insured.
STR = Style, Tonality & Response — Nick’s Drum Gear’s exclusive system to help players match cymbals to real-world playing applications.
