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22 in. diameter
More surface means a lower pitch and longer sustain. It also needs a stand with a wide reach.
Product detailSKU #1273887990274
ZildjianK Constantinople Medium Thin Low Ride 22"
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 22-inch medium thin low-pitched ride in Zildjian's K line. Dark stick definition with controlled wash, aimed at jazz and low-volume playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz and small-group playing where a bright ride overwhelms
- Studio sessions needing a dark, mixable ride voice
- Drummers who ride the bow and want clear articulation
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock or metal — it washes out when hit hard
- Drummers on a budget; this is a serious spend
- Anyone wanting a bright, cutting, high-pitched ride
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 thin weight
Opens up faster than a heavy ride. Good stick definition at low volume, but it builds wash when pushed.
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Low pitch profile
Sits under the guitars and horns instead of on top of them, so it does not fight the mix.
Detail 04
K Constantinople series
Zildjian's dark, hand-hammered line. Complex overtones and a drier stick sound than the A series.
Detail 05
$779.95
Professional tier. You are paying for hand hammering and lathing, not for extra volume.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand included; a 22 in. cymbal needs a boom with real reach
- 02Check your case — many bags stop at 20 or 22 in.
- 03Medium thin at 22 in. is fragile under heavy hitting; use proper technique
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this loud enough for rock?
It can be played loud, but a medium thin K washes out under hard hitting. For rock you want a heavier ride with more ping.
02How does the K line differ from the A line?
K is darker, drier and more complex; A is brighter and more cutting. This is the darker end of Zildjian's range.
03Does a 22-inch ride fit a standard cymbal bag?
Only if the bag is rated for 22 in. Many are 20 or 22 max, so check before you buy.
04Can I crash on it?
It will open up as a crash because of the medium thin weight, but that is not what it is built for. Repeated hard crashing risks cracking.
