Zildjian K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Medium Thin Low
Group: Rides
Type: Hi Bell Medium Thin Low
Size: 20 Inch
Series: K Constantinople
Weight: 1846g (2007 Serial Number), 1934g, 1983g, 1985g, 1996g, 2067g
Years of production: 2005 - ?
Sound file: K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Medium Thin Low
K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Medium Thin Low
K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Medium Thin Low
K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Medium Thin Low
K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Medium Thin Low
K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Medium Thin Low
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The theory behind the spiral lathing featured on the Hi Bell rides is that it helps keep the cymbals controllable, so while the rides are all thin enough to open easily for crashing, sticking is reproduced cleanly without being swamped by wash. The spiral lathing is only present from the bell to roughly halfway out of each cymbal, in order to strike a balance between control and liveliness. The exception to this is the Dry ride, which features full spiral lathing right up to the outer edge.
The three 20" models are known respectively as Thin High, Thin Low and Medium Thin Low (the first part of each name refers to the cymbal thickness, the second the tuning). All three cymbals are supremely responsive and the more you play into them, the more involved they become (as opposed to simply louder).
Sitting in between the two Thin models in pitch is the Medium Thin Low ride. Its extra weight and thickness imbues it with a brighter and louder response and a fraction less wash. Beneath the opening clarity sits a delicious low note."
- Review written by Rhythm ("Zildjian K Constantinople Hi-Hat 13" review", MusicRadar.com, December 10, 2007)
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