Zildjian K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Thin Low

Group: Rides
Type: Hi Bell Thin Low
Size: 20 Inch
Series: K Constantinople
Weight: 1844g, 1846g, 1851g, 1933
Years of production: 2005 - 2008
Sound file: K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Thin Low
K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Thin Low
K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Thin Low
K Constantinople 20" Hi Bell Thin Low
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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 Low model is a good deal deeper in pitch and overall the cymbal gives a slightly fatter and more insistent note in comparison to the Thin High. The bell is similarly meatier in its response, but the distinctions are all relative - this is still a wonderfully subtle cymbal."

Review written by Rhythm ("Zildjian K Constantinople Hi-Hat 13" review", MusicRadar.com, December 10, 2007)

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