Zildjian 18" K' Constantinople Susp.

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Zildjian 18" K' Constantinople Susp.

Zildjian

18" K' Constantinople Susp.

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 237601
Brand: Zildjian
Model: 18" K' Constantinople Susp.
Price: $625.90

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The 18' K' Constantinople is a truly special cymbal – a direct link to Zildjian’s heritage. It’s built for the serious orchestral percussionist or anyone seeking a deeply musical, warm crash with a controlled, immediate response. This isn’t your go-to rock cymbal, but if you need that classic, refined orchestral shimmer, it’s hard to beat.

Product Description

  • Zildjian 18" K' Constantinople Susp.
  • Orchestra Crash Cymbal
  • Size: 18"
  • Thin-medium thin with flat profile for immediate response
  • Long sustain and dark
  • deep
  • warm K Zildjian characteristics
  • Traditional Finish
  • Genre: Orchestral
  • Weight: approx. 1.5 kg
PROS
  • • Exceptional warmth and complexity from hand-hammered B20 bronze.
  • • Immediate response thanks to the thin-medium thin profile.
  • • Classic K Zildjian dark, musical overtones are beautifully pronounced.
  • • Flat profile enhances wash and subtle dynamic control for orchestral work.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most drummers.
  • • Limited versatility; excels in orchestral settings, less ideal for heavier genres.
  • • Sustain, while long, can be overwhelming in smaller, dry acoustic spaces.

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Key Features

Size 18 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Traditional
Sound Character Dark, Warm, Complex, Orchestral
Weight approx. 1.5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Constantinople offers a more vintage, complex tone with a more pronounced wash, whereas K Customs are generally brighter and more focused.
Absolutely, it records beautifully; a large diaphragm condenser like a Neumann U87 or AKG C414 placed slightly above the cymbal will capture its nuances well.
While versatile, the 18' size might be a little large for intimate jazz settings; consider a 16' for more controlled dynamics.

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