Zildjian K Constantinople 16" Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Crash
Size: 16 Inch
Series: K Constantinople
Weight: 965g (2022 Serial Number), 1012g, 1021g, 1036g, 1042g, 1048g (2023 Serial Number)
Years of production: 1999 - Present
Sound file: K Constantinople 16" Crash
K Constantinople 16" Crash
K Constantinople 16" Crash
K Constantinople 16" Crash
K Constantinople 16" Crash
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "As you'd expect, both the 16" and 18" K Constantinople crashes have that dark, mysterious timbre. The 16" is just a bit quicker and higher-pitched than the 18", but still pa-lenty low. (Zildjian describes these cymbals as "the darkest crashes in the K line.") What's particularly appealing about them is that, while having such a deep tone, there's not even a hint of "gongy-ness" in there. The sound is deep, explosive, and with a surprisingly quick decay—especially the 16". (The sound of these cymbals time-warped me back to Tony Williams' Believe It era. Remember the solo crash intro on "Fred"?)
While Zildjian also states that these are thin cymbals, they actually have a slightly rigid feel to them. They don't "give" as much as most thinner cymbals do when you strike them. This made me a little concerned about how hard I could play them. Obviously you wouldn't want to bash these beauties. If you're doing a louder gig and thinking about adding one of these for a dark crash effect, you'd want to be a little careful how you strike them. In low- to medium-volume gigs, it wouldn't be a concern.
Want to hear the K Constantinople crashes really shine? Pull out your mallets. Rolling on these cymbals with mallets, particularly the 18", is dramatic. (Legit percussionists might especially love these in that context.) Also, the tonal grooves on the top surfaces are deep, making them particularly good for scraping effects—brush ends, wires, and such. These are fine musical instruments."
Review written by William F. Miller ("Zildjian Newcomers", Modern Drummer, October 1999, p. 43)
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