Cymbals

A bolder, more emphasized and defined fundamental stick sound with a little more articulation. Dry with a good degree of very pleasing overtones and "wash".
K Constantinople cymbals speak with the dark warm sound associated with Zildjian cymbals made in Turkey in the first half of the 20th Century. "Old K's" first resurfaced during the 1950s and 1960s in set-ups of bebop era vanguard drummers like Elvin Jones.
K Constantinoples 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.

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These hand crafted cymbals look as they sound dark, and complex. Reminiscent of cymbals from the 50s and 60s yet distinctly modern and relevant for today's music, Kerope is named in honor of Kerope Zildjian, who presided over one of the most storied periods in Zildjian history.
The Kerope line draws from Zildjian's rich history and cymbal making expertise to bring forth the most authentic vintage K recreation to date. These hand crafted cymbals look as they sound - dark, and complex. Named in honor of Kerope Zildjian, who presided over one of the most storied periods in Zildjian history, each cymbal is meticulously hand crafted using a 14-step process that encompasses the best of everything we have learned in 390 years of cymbal making.

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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

SABIAN is all about designing and creating cymbals and sounds that are right for you. Learn More

Like a great recording made even better, the SABIAN 16" Vault Artisan Crash has been remastered for deeper, warmer, more musically complex tones. Responses are faster, full and packed with tonal colour. The Artisan Crash, with its raw bell design and high-density hand hammering, is truly a masterpiece. The pinnacle of cymbal manufacturing, these fine instruments work superbly in any musical setting, whether Rock, Hip-Hop, R&B or Jazz.

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Effortless touch and clean sound. This is Meinl Pure Alloy. A timeless voice formed with fully lathed surfaces allows them to be expressive in virtually any style. Their refined nature has two sides: polished definition met by a velvety wash that encompasses a full tonal spectrum. Shimmering, smooth sounds bounce right along with your stick to create a reactive touch that extends through all dynamic levels. These cymbals cut with agility. Blanketing their superb stick definition is a sustain that plays out with just the right amount of strength and balanced wash.

The Pure Alloy Thin Ride has a sparkling stick attack over a warm bed of wash. The bell has a bright snap that stands out in any musical context. When crashed, these rides really open up for bold accents and long sustain making them versatile cymbals that will cover several musical applications.

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Low pitched sound, yet with very nice washy overtones. Warm and full-bodied stick response with a soft buttery feel. Huge spread with a long sustain. Learn More

Zildjian is proud to offer 15" sized hihats in the K Light range. These oversized models offer more volume and lots of "wash" for a "sloshy" feel. These hihats are perfect for rock, jazz, country, or anything else you throw at them.
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 Bosphorus Samba Series Crashes are warm with dark authority and a shimmery after note

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30 years after their launch, an icon of the Zildjian cymbal family returns to our portfolio. The reimagined Z Custom series delivers powerfully explosive, bright, and cutting sounds for drummers to unleash their sound across metal, punk, hard rock, and more. A revised design enhances the musicality, feel, and durability of these legendary cymbals. Featuring a brilliant finish and the classic star pattern of the original Z Custom, they look as good as they sound. The signature Z Custom sound cuts through any mix, delivering bold tones for limitless musical expression. Z Custom crashes bring unrivaled power and energy to any drum kit. When heavier music demands maximum volume, Z Custom crashes cut above the on-stage mix and project with brightness, power and loudness. Features Designed for the hardest hitting drummers playing live music Bright, with explosively loud crash and cut Slightly lighter in weight compared to original Z Custom crashes Brilliant finish with original star pattern hammering Extremely versatile and powerful Learn More

A truly stunning playing experience for the rock and metal drummer that requires a real musical cymbal. Learn More

The K Sweet Collection extends the iconic K Family into a new direction of tonal colors that are dark, sweet, and responsive. K Sweet HiHats feature a thin top, extra heavy bottom and un-lathed bells, giving these cymbals a dark sound with a solid chick and fully body wash.

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This crash pair is loaded with texture and contrast while maintaining complimentary tone. Perfect for upgrading an existing setup with new voices. Their wide dynamic range fits comfortably in most styles. For live or studio.

Includes:

• 18" Extra Dry Thin Crash
• 20" Extra Thin Hammered Crash

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Masters started out as an assemblage of twelve rides - exquisite and laboriously hand-manufactured cymbals made of CuSn20 bronze to achieve superior sound ideals in various musical genres. In 2014, three crashes and two hats join the series to expand the unique Masters sound atmosphere to additional cymbal types. Masters integrate the experience of the decades long art of cymbal making with the inspirations of international top drummers. Learn More