Name: Paiste 20" Signature Traditionals Light Ride Cymbal
SKU: PTRDLRD20
Price: 515.49 GBP
Availability: BackOrder

Paiste 20″ Signature Traditionals Light Ride Cymbal

£515.49

Blending vintage tone with modern precision, the Paiste Signature Traditionals Light Ride Cymbal offers a clear, warm and articulate ride sound ideal for expressive playing across genres. The 20″ model brings a slightly more compact and focused voice than its 22″ counterpart, delivering excellent stick definition, gentle wash and a responsive feel. Made from Paiste’s Signature Bronze and hand-hammered in Switzerland, this ride is designed for musicians who value nuance, musicality and tonal character.

Key Features:

Size: 20″ – Compact ride size with faster response and tighter articulation
Weight: Light – Promotes dynamic control with smooth, musical wash
Alloy: Signature Bronze – Rich, clear tonal character with warmth and depth
Sound Character: Warm, defined and musical – Excellent stick clarity with light wash
Finish: Traditional natural – Enhances the cymbal’s organic, complex tone
Handcrafted in Switzerland – Built with Paiste’s signature precision and artistry

Availability: Available to order

Estimated Delivery Date 23/11/2025

SKU: PTRDLRD20

Description
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Description

The PTRDLRD20 delivers a smooth, transparent tone that blends beautifully in both acoustic and amplified settings. It’s particularly well-suited for jazz, fusion and singer-songwriter styles where clear articulation and soft decay enhance the overall musical expression.

Sound & Feel:

Crisp and Controlled – Clean stick sound with gentle, integrated wash
Warm and Expressive – Musical response with subtle harmonic complexity
Quick Response – Lighter weight allows for touch-sensitive dynamics
Focused Projection – Ideal for both live settings and studio work

Built to Perform:

Crafted from Paiste’s Signature Bronze for consistent, professional-grade sound
Hand-lathed and hammered to achieve warm, dynamic tonal response
Designed for musical clarity, expressiveness and balanced decay
Pairs beautifully with other cymbals in the Signature Traditionals series

Ideal For:

Jazz, fusion, folk and singer-songwriter drummers
Players looking for a light, articulate ride with a warm and refined tone
Musicians who need a responsive, low-wash ride for intimate or acoustic settings
Artists who value Swiss-made cymbals with handcrafted tonal detail

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More Delivery & Return Information

At Drum Central we want you to be able to shop with confidence and are happy to offer a 2 year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee on all of our new products. (All products sold are considered new unless clearly stated. This includes ex display models.)

If within 30 days of receiving your purchase you decide it is not right for you providing it is returned in “as new” condition within its unopened original packing we will refund or exchange your item as desired. In cases where packaging has been opened we may be unable to offer a refund but in some cases will offer a refund that reflects the reduced resale value of the item.

We do our best to make sure every aspect of your Drum Central order goes smoothly but in the event that an item arrives either damaged or incorrect then notify us within 14 days and we will arrange a free collection so as to get the item swapped or replaced.

If your purchase develops a fault within the 2 year warranty period you can return it to us and we will repair or replace it. A fault is defined as a defect that you would not normally expect to occur through normal wear and tear and that has not been caused by improper use.