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Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Medium Ride Cymbal
$654.95Zildjian K Constantinople Medium Ride Cymbals offer a bolder, more emphasized and defined fundamental stick sound with a little more articulation. Made with a unique blend of traditional and modern... -
Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Renaissance Ride
$779.95Developed in conjunction with renowned jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum, the 22” K Constantinople Renaissance Ride is a versatile instrument that works well in small to medium size musical settings. This... -
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Medium Ride Cymbal - DEMO
$487.96Zildjian K Constantinople Medium Ride Cymbals offer a bolder, more emphasized and defined fundamental stick sound with a little more articulation. Made with a unique blend of traditional and modern... -
Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Renaissance Ride - DEMO
$579.96Developed in conjunction with renowned jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum, the 22” K Constantinople Renaissance Ride is a versatile instrument that works well in small to medium size musical settings. This... -
Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Medium Ride Cymbal
$779.95Zildjian's K Series is a sound that's always in style. Legend. Legacy. The innovative cymbal work of Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams or any one of a sweeping collection of the greatest...
Description
The Soul of the "Old K" Sound
The Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Renaissance Ride is where heritage meets modern precision. Developed in collaboration with jazz legend Adam Nussbaum, this ride is a versatile masterpiece designed for drummers who demand a cymbal that speaks with a dark, sophisticated "trashiness" and a shimmering wash.
Craftsmanship & Character
Unlike mass-produced cymbals, the Renaissance Ride features unique over-hammering that adds complex overtones and a slightly more controlled decay. The result is a cymbal that feels "broken-in" from the very first strike. It’s thin enough to crash beautifully, yet retains enough stick definition to drive a piano trio through a late-night set.
Key Features:
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Signature Hammering: Extra over-hammering creates a dark, "played-in" sound with a complex musical profile.
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Versatile Weight: Thin enough for a lush, dark crash, but articulate enough for intricate stick work.
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Low-Profile Bell: A smaller, smoother bell integration provides a more integrated, organic sound.
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Traditional Finish: Hand-lathed for that classic look and buttery feel.
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Sonic Identity: Dark, warm, and low-pitched with a medium-thin sustain.
