Cymbals

Developed 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.
The legendary "K Con" is the pinnacle of the Zildjian cymbal line, renowned for its perfect blended sound quality. Complex hammering contributes to the cymbal's unique sonic identity and dark tones that can be at once cutting and smooth. Made in small batches using a 14-step process, every K Constantinople has its own signature voice.

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Benny Greb: "Is it a shaker? A programmed & pitched hihat sample? Is it a crasher percussion effect? No, it’s the Crasher Hats. I wanted something that was super short, dry, clear and high in frequency but still very dynamic that could fulfill a whispering shaker-like role in the music. Tough to get! So we had to create something completely unique. Four separate cymbals sandwiched together. They have different shoulders so they collapse against each other at every hit. The result is incredible. A very unique sound that blends beautifully with ghost notes and other subdivisions, but can also make a very percussive statement. Always sounds perfect without any unwanted noise or sustaining ring. You can hear it on all my recent recordings and it has become part of my sound. Check it out. It‘s such a useful instrument. I absolutely love it." Learn More

These venerable cymbals – developed during the 1960’s rapid expansion of popular music were faithfully recreated and re-launched by Paiste in 2005. Giant Beat cymbals offer the big, warm, brilliant vintage sound that takes you straight back to the roots of Rock.

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Handmade cymbals with a modern sound. These cymbals are bright, crisp and clean without sounding harsh or brittle. The Gold series fuses the warm sound of handmade cymbals with cutting-power, projection, and durability. The Gold Series is an ideal choice when bold and powerful cymbals are required. Learn More

Designed for percussionists to slap by hand, the SABIAN 16" AAX El Sabor Picante Hand Crash is an XT-edged (with M-weight center), semi-lathed model that simply explodes with bright, dirt-tinged sound. The SABIAN AAX series delivers consistently bright, crisp, clear and cutting responses – AAX is the ultimate Modern Bright sound!

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Possessed of the same deep, dark, warm, low-pitched tonal characteristics associated with K Zildjians, though they feature the distinctive fast, clean, Mastersound "chick".
Hammered groves in the bottom cymbal of these hihatat pairs rapidly vent trapped air for a fast, clean, and clear "chick" sound.
K Zildjian cymbals continue to inspire drummers today with their deep, warm, and expressive sounds developed by Kerope Zildjian in 19th Century Turkey. Elaborate hammering and lathing techniques work the Zildjian alloy into versatile cymbals that are dark yet well suited for a wide variety of musical genres from jazz to rock.

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The Pure Alloy Soundwave Hihats produce a quick response and crisp attack followed by a high-end sizzle in the wash making them perfect for drummers who want more articulation and definition from their hihats. Additionally, the soundwave bottom prevents airlock between the cymbals meaning you can always get a strong foot chick when needed. Cutting through the drum mix with these hihats will allow you to establish a solid groove for everyone else to follow.

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Distinctive hihat due to its weight relation between top and bottom. Dry and defined, fat chick due to heavy bottom. Light weight top produces a dark stick response with little wash. Learn More

For many styles beyond just Samba

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The K Zildjian Sweet Collection extends the iconic K Family into a new direction of tonal colors that are dark, sweet, and responsive. K Sweet HiHats feature extensive K hammering, a thin top, extra heavy bottom and unlathed bells, giving these cymbals a dark sound with a solid chick sound and full wash. Now available in the popular 14" size.

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Unique light weight crash with an extremely dry and low pitched sound. Trashy overtones, soft response with a fast decay creating an overall "dryness." Learn More

Natural, bright, not too high, not too low. Speaks very quickly. Beautiful warm undertones.
The choice of renowned rock, metal and fusion drummers, A Customs feature a brilliant finish and radical new hammering techniques that deliver a crisp, sweet, sophisticated A Zildjian sound, but with a contemporary feel. A Customs are not too dark and not too bright with a fast response and clean attack.

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Full sets selected by Meinl Cymbal artists that fit their style but allow you to express yourself. Everything you need for performance and practice.

Includes:

• 14" Fast Hihat
• 18" Polyphonic Crash
• 21" Byzance Brilliant Thomas Lang Flex Ride

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