Zildjian 20" K Ride Cymbal – K0817 – Traditional Finish – Unplayed

📦 Listed by Nick’s Drum Gear – Premium Cymbals, Professionally Curated

The 20" Zildjian K Ride is a classic professional ride built around the darker, warmer character of the K family. Its medium-heavy weight provides strong stick definition and a clear, projecting bell while keeping the overall voice controlled and musical.

⭐ NDG Unplayed Condition

At Nick’s Drum Gear, unplayed means the cymbal has never been owned or played by an end user. Many of our cymbals originate from factory cymbal packs, giving them a known history from day one.

Because they do not include a manufacturer’s warranty, they are represented as unplayed rather than new.

This is a versatile K ride for players who want articulation and definition without moving into the brighter character of many modern ride designs.

⭐ STR – Style, Tonality & Response

Jazz – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Warm, articulate stick sound with the darker character associated with the K family.

Rock – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Strong definition and a projecting bell give it enough presence to work well in a full band mix.

Pop – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Controlled response helps the ride remain defined in layered arrangements.

Funk / R&B – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Focused articulation works well for precise ride patterns and groove-oriented playing.

Fusion / Gospel – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
A good balance of definition, musical complexity and projection.

Metal / Prog – ⭐⭐⭐
The medium-heavy construction provides useful articulation, although players wanting an extremely bright or aggressive ride may prefer a more specialized design.

STR = Style, Tonality & Response — Nick’s Drum Gear’s system for helping players match cymbals to real-world musical applications.

🛠️ Specifications

• Brand: Zildjian
• Series: K Zildjian
• Model: K0817
• Diameter: 20"
• Type: Ride
• Weight: Medium Heavy
• Finish: Traditional
• Character: Dark, warm and focused
• Response: Defined stick attack with controlled wash
• Bell: Strong and articulate

📝 Nick’s Notes

This is the kind of K ride that can cover a lot of ground. The medium-heavy weight keeps the stick out front, while the darker K character keeps it from becoming overly bright or harsh.

For a drummer looking for one professional 20" ride with strong definition, a useful bell and classic K character, the K0817 is a very solid choice.

Note on Handcrafted K-Series Cymbals
Zildjian K-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.

These factory characteristics should not be confused with dents, damage or evidence of playing.

📦 Ships quickly, professionally packed and fully insured from Nick’s Drum Gear.