Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Medium Thin Low Ride Cymbal From Zildjian

Beautiful hand-lathed medium thin ride! 1984gr

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The Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Medium Thin Low Ride highlights the most favorable traits of one of best-known cymbal lines in the world with features like an over-hammered bow crafted by hand, thinner weight through the bow for smokier response, and a reduced-size bell for more focus.

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Manufacturer's Description from Zildjian

A bolder, more emphasized and defined fundamental stick sound with a little more articulation. Dry with a good degree of very pleasing overtones and "wash".

K Constantinople cymbals speak with the dark warm sound associated with Zildjian cymbals made in Turkey in the first half of the 20th Century. "Old K's" first resurfaced during the 1950s and 1960s in set-ups of bebop era vanguard drummers like Elvin Jones.

K Constantinoples are hand-lathed by skilled artisans using old-style cutting tools. Pits and other surface impurities, that modern finishing processes remove, are retained, preserving the original tonal quality.

About Manufacturer

The Avedis Zildjian Company, simply known as Zildjian is an American cymbal manufacturer based in Norwell Massachussetts. The company was founded in Constantinople by Armanian Avedis Zildjian in the 17th century, during the reign of the Ottoman empire. At nearly 400 years old, Zildjian is one of the oldest companies in the world. Zildjian also sells drum-related accessories, such as drum sticks and cymbal carriers. It is the largest cymbal manufacturer in the world.

Specifications

CATEGORY: K ZILDJIAN SERIES
TYPE: RIDES
SIZE: 20 IN. / 50.8 CM.
WEIGHT:
FINISH: TRADITIONAL FINISH
BELL SIZE: MEDIUM Thin LOw
PROFILE: MEDIUM THIN
PITCH: LOW TO MID
SOUND: DARK/MID
VOLUME: GENERAL
BALANCE: BLEND
SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED, BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, PROFESSIONAL