Zildjian 17" K' Constantinople Susp.

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Zildjian 17" K' Constantinople Susp.

Zildjian

17" K' Constantinople Susp.

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 237603
Brand: Zildjian
Model: 17" K' Constantinople Susp.
Price: $577.50

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This 17' K' Constantinople is a beautifully nuanced crash – think orchestral sessions, film scores, or any situation where you need a sophisticated, controlled sound. It's not a loud, splashy crash, but a subtle, expressive voice that sits perfectly in a mix. A real gem for the discerning player.

Product Description

  • Zildjian 17" K' Constantinople Susp.
  • Orchestra Crash Cymbal
  • Size: 17"
  • Thin-medium thin with flat profile for immediate response
  • Long sustain and dark
  • deep
  • warm K Zildjian characteristics
  • Traditional finish
  • Genre: Orchestral
  • Weight: Approximately 1.3 kg
PROS
  • • Exceptional warmth and complexity from the B20 bronze alloy
  • • Immediate response and articulation thanks to the thin-medium weight
  • • The flat profile delivers a focused, controlled crash sound
  • • Classic K Zildjian dark, shimmering character is beautifully preserved
CONS
  • • Relatively short sustain compared to heavier crash cymbals
  • • The traditional finish can be prone to marking and patina changes
  • • Price point places it in a premium-priced category for many drummers

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Key Features

Size 17 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Traditional
Sound Character Dark, Warm, Complex, Washed
Weight Approximately 1.3 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The K Constantinople offers a more vintage, complex tone with less initial shimmer than the K Custom Dark, which tends to be brighter and more modern.
While all cymbals can crack with improper care, the traditional finish on the K series can show markings and patina more readily, but isn't inherently more fragile.
It’s more suited to nuanced playing; a rock drummer needing a loud, cutting crash might find it lacks the projection and sustain for heavier styles.

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