Zildjian K0997 20" K Custom Session Ride
Steve Gadd’s Signature Studio Ride – Clean, Articulate & Musically Complex
Designed in collaboration with iconic session drummer Steve Gadd, the Zildjian K0997 20" K Custom Session Ride delivers a beautifully controlled tone tailored for recording environments. With longer sustain and a lower pitch than its 18" counterpart, this ride offers clean, articulate stick definition, a controllable wash, and complex, dark overtones that sit perfectly in any mix. It also features a bright, cutting bell and dry, short crash capability, making it one of the most versatile studio rides in the K Custom line.
Warm, Controlled Wash with Expressive Attack
This medium-thin ride blends warmth, clarity and musical responsiveness. Its larger bell provides enhanced projection and tonal options, while the brilliant finish gives the cymbal a polished look and a slightly sharper attack. Despite its responsiveness, the Session Ride maintains remarkable control, ensuring overtones never overwhelm the core stick sound-ideal for both live performance and studio tracking.
Key Features
- Designed with Steve Gadd to replicate his preferred studio ride sound
- Clean, articulate stick definition with controlled, dark wash
- Medium-thin weight for expressive touch and crashability
- Bright, cutting bell provides excellent projection and clarity
- Dry, short crashes ideal for subtle accents and musical punctuation
- Brilliant finish and larger bell (per retailer specs) for added presence and tonal versatility
Who Is This For?
- Studio drummers seeking a ride that maintains clarity and control under microphones
- Fans of Steve Gadd’s signature dry-yet-musical ride tone
- Jazz, fusion, pop, R&B and session musicians needing articulate ride patterns
- Drummers looking for a versatile ride that can also produce dry, controlled crash accents
- Players who love the warmth of the K line but want enhanced definition
Specifications
- Product-Type: Ride Cymbal
- Quantity: Single
- Size (Diameter): 20" / 50.8 cm
- Weight: Medium Thin
- Material: Cast Bronze (B20 alloy)
- Finish: Brilliant Finish (manufacturer + retailer data)
- Bell Size: Large
- Profile: Medium-Low
- Pitch: Mid / Low-Mid (depending on manufacturer source)
- Sound: Dark/Mid, controlled wash, articulate stick, cutting bell
- Sustain: Long (for a Session Ride)
