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ZildjianKerope 22" Medium Low Ride Cymbal 22 in.

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Zildjian Kerope 22" Medium Low Ride Cymbal 22 in.
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The Korena take

Kerope's 22-inch medium-low ride is voiced around warm, complex character, with a higher fundamental pitch and controlled response. Extensive hammering shapes the bow, while deep pin lathing is used to retain stick definition and complement brushwork. In practice, it balances articulation with wash rather than letting sustain take over. It can also be crashed for dark, warm texture, making it a flexible ride for soft jazz settings or expressive modern fusion work.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Jazz-trio playing that calls for rich ride texture and brush-compatible response.
  • Modern fusion parts needing defined stick sound alongside controlled wash.
  • Players who want dark, warm crash textures from their ride cymbal.

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.

Zildjian Kerope 22" Medium Low Ride Cymbal 22 in. construction detail

Detail 01

22-inch medium-low ride

A 22-inch ride cymbal with the medium-low designation.

Detail 02

Deep pin lathing

Contributes to stick definition while complementing brushwork.

Detail 03

More than four times the hammering of a K Constantinople

The bow receives an extensive hammering process.

Detail 04

Craigie Zildjian signature in the bell

Kerope is the only Zildjian cymbal series identified as carrying her signature.

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How does it behave as a ride?

It combines clear stick definition with wash and a controlled sustain response.

02Can it be crashed?

Yes. When crashed, it produces dark, warm textures.

03Is it intended for brushwork?

Its deep pin lathing is described as complementing brushwork.

Reference

Full specifications

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1 detailsBody & build
Color
Yellow

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