Zildjian K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Thin High
Group: Rides
Type: Hi Bell Thin High
Size: 20 Inch
Series: K Constantinople
Weight: 1830g, 1831g, 1837g, 1839g, 1843g, 1850g, 1884g, 1886g (2008 Serial Number), 1891g
Median Weight: 1843g (n=9)
Years of production: 2005 - 2009
Sound file: K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Thin High
K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Thin High
K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Thin High
K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Thin High
K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Thin High
K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Thin High
K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Thin High
K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Thin High
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).
The Thin High model gives a sweet, silvery ping over a light frothy wash. As its name suggests, the cymbal has a high tuning - while its pitch is indeed high, the overall tone of the ride is rounded and warm. The prominent nature of the bell means that moving up to it brings a distinct focus to patterns."
- Review written by Rhythm ("Zildjian K Constantinople Hi-Hat 13" review", MusicRadar.com, December 10, 2007)
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