Zildjian ZBT Ride Cymbal - 20 Inch

by Zildjian

Product Features

• Bright and Loud
• Consistent and Brilliant

Product Details

• Item Weight: 5.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002CZXWG
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,553 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

Zildjian ZBT Cymbals are the Perfect Place to Start Start Here. Go Anywhere Don't let price stand between you and a sensational sounding set of cymbals. Revolutionary new manufacturing techniques developed by the Zildjian Sound Lab release a fast, bright, high-volume sound from the power-packed ZBT alloy. They make an ideal first set of Zildjians for any school marching and concert band. The ZBT Family: Bright: Intense, high-pitched sound cuts through the mix of other instruments. Loud: Sheet origin and lathing techniques create high-volume projection. Fast: Speaks quickly and brightly when struck then decays rapidly. Consistent: Pressed and lathed from sheets of uniform, high-quality bronze alloy. Great Value: Manufacturing innovation delivers Zildjian quality at affordable prices. Brilliant: Sold exclusively in the highly polished, brilliant finish. Zildjian Rides - More than just a timekeeper The Ride cymbal is an integral part of every cymbal set-up, from acoustic jazz to heavy rock. When the High Hat takes the role of timekeeper, the Ride is free to become the drummer's most personalized means of self-expression. The clear, well-defined sound, along with its flexibility to voice both riding and accents, opens up unlimited possibilities for the drummer. What makes a great Ride? There are two basic types of Ride cymbal. One type has fewer overtones and extreme stick definition, while the other has good stick definition as well as plenty of spread with more overtones. Zildjian offers both of these extremes and everything between, to give you every possible choice. The hallmark of a great Ride is the consistent balance between stick attack and overtones at any dynamic level.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Sweetest Sound, March 31, 2005

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Steve Chapman Sr. "yarddog101" (Arkansas) - See all my reviews
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I began playing clubs when I was 12. Had to sign a waiver to legally play. Throughout my life, I have played in so many bands at so many places and have gone through so many drums and Zildjian cymbals. I just got my 20" ride today. This is, by far, the best cymbal quality I've ever experienced. I also own an Avedis Zildjian from the late 60's (made in Turkey). This USA Zildjian outranks that cymbal and any other cymbal I've ever heard or played...no contest. Sweet. Perfect. I payed $125 in the 60's for the other.....and $79 something for this one. This is a must buy for any drummer.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful tone, November 28, 2004

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Cianwolf "diasbled music buff" (Oregon USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zildjian ZBT Ride Cymbal - 20 Inch

I fell in love with this cymbal in the cymbal room at our local shop. Gorgeous overtones. Mmmm.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Value, February 28, 2011

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Winter (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zildjian ZBT Ride Cymbal - 20 Inch

I bought this used about a year ago, and it was an impressive step up from using my basic kit's crash/ride. I loved it at first, but over time I found that its sound became boring and repetitive; I looked at other rides and the better ones have much more of an unpredictable sound, more natural and clean. I traded my ZBT in today for a Sabian HH, and I'm very happy. My other cymbals: Zildjian K Custom Dark hi-hat, Paiste Twenty 16" crash, Paiste Twenty 8" splash.