Zildjian K Constantinople Flat Ride Cymbal

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flat rides are designed to allow drummers to truly express themselves. John Riley The new K Constantinople Flat Rides are the best ever great woody stick definition and a rich, warm, full sound. Every time I play them someone comments on how great they sound with the band. Antonio Sanchez Pat Metheny Group The 22 Flat Ride I have is incredibly crystal clear. It cuts through amazingly well, but at the same time, has a very distinctive warmth to it. I love to use it as a riding alternative to my other Constantinoples because they complement each other in a way that is hard to find in new cymbals. The 20 ride offers a bit more stick definition and is slightly drier. The 22 ride offers a broader sound with a bit more volume. K Constantinople cymbals speak with the dark warm sound associated with Zildjian cymbals made in Turkey in the first half of the 20th Century. These Old Ks first resurfaced during the 1950s and 1960s in set ups of bebop era vanguard drummers like Elvin Jones. K Constantinople cymbals are hand lathed by skilled artisans using old style cutting tools. Pits and other surface impurities, that modern finishing processes remove, are retained, preserving the original tonal quality. Zildjian K Series Cymbals are dark, warm and expressive. A perfect combination for any drum or percussion set up. An extraordinary number of the greatest and most innovative drummers in history, like Elvin Jones and Tony Williams, have been fueled by K Zildjian cymbals. The deep, dry, shimmering sounds of these cast bronze cymbals, developed by Kerope Zildjian in 19th Century Turkey, continue to inspire drummers today. Elaborate hammering and lathing mold Zildjians secret alloy into beautiful and versatile cymbals with a wide ranging blend of high and low frequencies that can be mellow or intense depending on how you play them. Zildjians are the worlds most popular and versatile cymbals.
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