Zildjian 20" Kerope Med. Thin Low Ride
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Zildjian
20" Kerope Med. Thin Low Ride
Product Info
Article Number:
617669
Brand:
Zildjian
Model:
20" Kerope Med. Thin Low Ride
Category:
20" Ride Cymbals
Price:
$1,274.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Zildjian Kerope Low Ride is a beautifully voiced cymbal, offering a dark, lush sound with a surprising amount of versatility. It’s ideal for players seeking a vintage vibe and a full, warm wash—especially those in jazz, orchestral, or mellow rock settings. It’s a statement piece, and it plays like one.
Product Description
- Zildjian 20" Kerope Med. Thin Low Ride
- Ride Cymbal
- Size: 20"
- Kerope series
- Traditional finish
- Weight: Medium heavy
- Deep sound profile with more depth and contour
- Very good playing feel and control
- Warm
- complex sound with dark textures and rich tonal variety when used as crash cymbal
- Traditional deep bevel facilitates playing with brushes
- Signed by Craigie Zildjian and engraved with the Zildjian logo
PROS
- • The Kerope hammering creates a uniquely warm, complex wash.
- • Deep profile delivers a full, resonant low-end response.
- • Traditional finish offers a vintage aesthetic and nuanced character.
- • The deep bevel facilitates effortless brushwork and subtle dynamics.
CONS
- • The medium-heavy weight may feel cumbersome for some drummers.
- • Kerope series isn’t as bright or cutting as some modern rides.
- • Premium-priced, represents a significant investment for most players.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
20 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Traditional
Sound Character
Warm, Dark, Complex, Low
Bell Size
5.5 in
Weight
Medium Heavy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kerope hammering creates a more complex, layered sound, softening the high frequencies and adding a vintage quality compared to brighter, more modern Zildjian finishes.
While versatile, the Kerope’s warm character makes it less suited for aggressively loud or bright rock/metal—it’ll get lost in the mix.
The medium-heavy weight gives it a substantial feel with more control and a stick response that's more deliberate than a very thin ride.
