Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Medium Thin Ride, High

This cymbal is prized among pros for its sound, which has helped define jazz drumming for decades. With the proper wood sticks, you get amazing stick articulation with just enough warm "wash" and sustain. The somewhat lower, darker tone of the "low" K const is ideal for small trios/ensembles. An added bonus: The bell has a robust ping and you don't have to work hard to pull out its chime. The quality of the sound is worth every penny. It is my #1 ride for small, delicate and sometimes fast ensemble work. If you are in a larger swing band, I might recommend the K const "high" which may cut better through the loud brass chorus.

Real nice articulation and clarity even while playing fast patterns. Beautiful spread and sustain when crashed. You could use it for rock, but I really think its voice is geared towards jazz. It sounds awesome now. Can't wait to see how it sounds in 20 years.

This is a great cymbal. However, it did not fit my style of playing.

my son loved this cymbal.

I played on and later purchased this Zildjian 20” Constantinople low ride. The cymbal I selected has a wonderful lower pitched ping with a well controlled broad wash. It also has a responsive crash. I highly recommend it for ensemble jazz. It blends well and does not overpower the band. There can be significant differences between different copies of this cymbal. I highly recommend picking one from a local provider so you can compare and contrast variations.

This high pitch version records very well.