The Zildjian K Constantinople Bounce Ride Cymbal 20" is a 20" bounce ride cymbal made from a hand hammered B20-cast-bronze alloy, with a traditional finish. Designed in conjunction with Jazz legend Kenny Washington, this newest edition to the K Constantinople line is medium thin in weight, which produces a pitch that can ride over the band and cuts through most small to big band settings. The "Bounce" ride has traditional K Constantinople hammering but with more pronounced lathe/tonal grooves, and produces plenty of sustain and wash.
This cymbal has a unique series of eight "cluster" over-hammered marks on top that are visually distinct and give it just enough trash and 'dirt.' The new K' Series undergoes a new and improved hammering and receives an additional lathing on the top and bottom surfaces with a vintage-style bell. These new features give the cymbal not only its universally esteemed dark and warm tone, but also give the sound over-tone nuances. The look of the K' Series is reminiscent of the original due to the additional lathing which gives the cymbal a note of tradition and nostalgia. This cymbal produces a dark and warm sound with a dark wash and long sustain.
The main features of the Zildjian K Constantinople Bounce Ride Cymbal 20" include:
Size: 20”
Weight: Medium-thin
Finish: Traditional
Bell Size: Large
Profile: Medium
Pitch: Low-mid
Sound: Dark/mid
Volume: General
Balance: Blend
Sustain: Medium
Skill level: Advanced, beginner, intermediate, professional