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22 inch diameter
Larger diameter means lower pitch and longer sustain. It also means weight — check your stand and your reach.
Product detailSKU #1273887990481
ZildjianK Constantinople Medium Ride Cymbal 22 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
22" K Constantinople medium ride — Zildjian's dark, hand-finished ride. For drummers who want a clear stick sound over a warm, controlled wash.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz, blues and studio work needing a dark, musical ride
- Drummers who ride the bow and want stick definition
- Players wanting a ride that sits under a band, not over it
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock or metal needing a bright, pingy cut
- First-cymbal buyers — the price is a serious commitment
- Drummers who crash their ride hard and often
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.
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Medium weight
Balances stick clarity with crash response. Lighter would wash out; heavier would ping and never open up.
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K Constantinople series
Zildjian's dark, hand-hammered line. Complex, warm, low-pitched — the opposite of a bright A series ride.
Detail 04
Cast B20 bronze
Cast alloy gives layered overtones and a tone that keeps developing with playing time.
Detail 05
Around $780
Professional tier. You're paying for hand hammering and lathing, which is where the complexity comes from.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal stand, sleeve and felts are not included
- 0222 inches is big — confirm your kit layout and stand height accommodate it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a 22" ride too big for a small kit?
It depends on reach and layout more than kit size. A 22 needs room to hang and a stand set back further than a 20 would.
02How does the K Constantinople compare to a regular K?
Constantinople is the more refined, hand-finished line — darker and more complex, with a cleaner stick definition and a more controlled wash.
03Can I crash on this ride?
Yes. Medium weight opens up when struck on the edge, though it won't respond as fast as a dedicated crash.
04Will this cut through a loud band?
Not really. It's a dark ride built for warmth and stick clarity. Loud rock usually calls for something brighter and heavier.
