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Darker version of the A Custom EFX. Produces a quick, dry, dark and trashy sound used for accenting and punctuating. Unique laser generated "cut outs" aid in the sudden explosiveness and quick decay. Traditional K finish and thin weight. 18" has a lower pitch than the 16" version.
CATEGORY: K Zildjian Series TYPE: Special Effects SIZE: 18 WEIGHT: Thin FINISH: Traditional Finish GENRE: Drumset: Alternative, Drumset: Country, Drumset: Fusion, Drumset: Hip Hop, Drumset: Jazz, Drumset: Latin, Drumset: Metal, Drumset: Other, Drumset: Pop, Drumset: Punk, Drumset: R&B, Drumset: Rock, Drumset: World SKILL LEVEL: Advanced, Beginner, Expert, Intermediate, Professional
Darker version of the A Custom EFX. Produces a quick, dry, dark and trashy sound used for accenting and punctuating. Unique laser generated "cut outs" aid in the sudden explosiveness and quick decay. Traditional K finish and thin weight.
CATEGORY: K Zildjian Series TYPE: Special Effects SIZE: 16 WEIGHT: Thin FINISH: Traditional Finish GENRE: Drumset: Alternative, Drumset: Country, Drumset: Fusion, Drumset: Hip Hop, Drumset: Jazz, Drumset: Latin, Drumset: Metal, Drumset: Other, Drumset: Pop, Drumset: Punk, Drumset: R&B, Drumset: Rock, Drumset: World SKILL LEVEL: Advanced, Beginner, Expert, Intermediate, Professional
The Zildjian K0901 is a dark, warm, low-pitched crash. Fast decay. Complex, full-bodied. Very musical.
The Zildjian K0902 is a dark, warm, low-pitched crash. Fast decay. Complex, full-bodied. Very musical.
The Zildjian K0903 is a dark, warm, low-pitched crash. Fast decay. Complex, full-bodied. Very musical.
The Zildjian K0904 is a dark, warm, low-pitched crash. Fast decay. Complex, full-bodied. Very musical.
The Zildjian K0905 is a dark, warm, low-pitched crash. Fast decay. Complex, full-bodied. Very musical.
The Zildjian K0913 is dark and warm but with stronger high-end qualities.
The Zildjian K0914 is dark and warm but with stronger high-end qualities.
The Zildjian K0915 is dark and warm but with stronger high-end qualities.
In 2012, Zildjian modified their popular K Constantinople line of cymbals by adding 15" and 17" crashes as well as a 19" crash/ride cymbal. Along with rounding out their size options, Zildjian also incorporated a new hammering technique, used a new pin lathe on the top and bottom, and used a vintage-style cup on the crash cymbals. These features give the cymbal more overtones and nuance while maintaining the overall dark quality that the Constantinoples are known for.
K Constantinople cymbals speak with the dark, warm sounds associated with cymbals made in Turkey during the first half of the 20th Century. Known as "Old K's", these cymbals first resurfaced during the 1950s and 1960s with bebop-era vanguard drummers like Elvin Jones. They are hand-lathed by skilled artisans in the old way; pits and other surface impurities are retained, preserving the original tonal quality that is normally lost with lathing and polishing.
The 16" K Constantinople Crash is crafted with some new techniques - incorporating the same features as the new 15", 17", and 19" K Constantinople Crashes, this cymbal now utilizes new hammering techniques causing it to open up with more dark overtones, distinction, and musicality than ever before. A pin lathe, added to the top and bottom, serves as an additional tonal groove that adds to the overall complexity of the sound produced. Additionally, the new pin lathe enhances the visual appearance of the cymbal, creating a vintage look reminiscent of the K's of the past.This cymbal is thin in weight.
The 17" K Constantinople Crash is crafted with some new techniques - incorporating the same features as the new 15" and 19" K Constantinople Crashes, this cymbal now utilizes new hammering techniques causing it to open up with more dark overtones, distinction, and musicality than ever before. A pin lathe, added to the top and bottom, serves as an additional tonal groove that adds to the overall complexity of the sound produced. Additionally, the new pin lathe enhances the visual appearance of the cymbal, creating a vintage look reminiscent of the K's of the past.This cymbal is thin in weight.
The 18" K Constantinople Crash is crafted with some new techniques - incorporating the same features as the new 15", 17", and 19" K Constantinople Crashes, this cymbal now utilizes new hammering techniques causing it to open up with more dark overtones, distinction, and musicality than ever before. A pin lathe, added to the top and bottom, serves as an additional tonal groove that adds to the overall complexity of the sound produced. Additionally, the new pin lathe enhances the visual appearance of the cymbal, creating a vintage look reminiscent of the K's of the past.
In 2012, Zildjian modified their popular K Constantinople line of cymbals by adding 15" and 17" crashes as well as a 19" crash/ride cymbal. Along with rounding out their size options, Zildjian also incorporated a new hammering technique, used a new pin lathe on the top and bottom, and used a vintage-style cup on the crash cymbals. These features give the cymbal more overtones and nuance while maintaining the overall dark quality that the Constantinoples are known for.The Crash Ride is medium/thin in weight, and is great for regular crash use or as an alternate/additional ride cymbal.
Designed with Zak Starkey, the new Zildjian K20835 21" K Crash Rides create the "wall of sound" that Zak needs while playing with The Who. The Brilliant Finish helps to offer additional high-end sparkle and smoothes out the sound. Speaks quickly and is excellent for shouldering with the stick. These latest offerings are the only Brilliant Finish K models.
