Detail 01
Medium light weight
Speaks quickly at soft dynamics and stays warm when pushed, rather than cutting hard over a full ensemble.
Product detailSKU #1273887989587
ZildjianK Constantinople Medium Light Crash Cymbal Pair - 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pair of 18 in. medium light hand crash cymbals from Zildjian's K Constantinople line, aimed at orchestral and concert band players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral percussionists needing a dark, controlled crash
- Concert band players who crash by hand, not on a stand
- Wind ensemble work where blend matters more than cut
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set players — these are hand cymbals sold as a pair
- Outdoor marching lines that need volume and durability
- Anyone needing one cymbal; you pay for two
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
18 in. plates
Common concert size. Enough plate for a full sustain, still light enough to control a one-handed dampen.
Detail 03
Sold as a pair
Two matched plates. The $1,069.95 covers both, so it is roughly $535 per cymbal.
Detail 04
K Constantinople line
Zildjian's dark, complex tier. Lower pitch and more overtone spread than their brighter lines.
Detail 05
Crash cymbal, hand pair
Played plate against plate. No stand mounting, no drum set use.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Hand cymbals need straps and pads — confirm what ships with the pair
- 02Budget for a padded bag; 18 in. plates dent easily in transport
- 03Handling technique matters more here than with mounted cymbals
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I put these on a cymbal stand?
No. These are hand cymbals meant to be crashed plate against plate. Mounting a hand cymbal on a stand risks cracking it and kills the intended sound.
02Is the price for one cymbal or two?
Two. The $1,069.95 is for the matched pair.
03What size is right for concert band?
18 in. is a standard concert size — enough plate for full sustain while staying controllable for one-handed dampening.
04How do these compare to the Stadium pair?
The K Constantinople is the premium, darker line at a higher price. The Stadium pair is a mid-range 16 in. option built around marching use.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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