Zildjian's Constantinople Series: Crash Ride Cymbal Overview

A Zildjian Constantinople Series crash cymbal. (Photo credit: Avedis Zildjian Company)

In this video, Sam takes us through an overview of the Zildjian Constantinople Crash Ride, showing off its ride, bell, and crash sounds. One of Zildjian's highest quality cymbals, Constantinople is never going to disappoint any drummer. Watch here:

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Video credit: Samuel Tattum.

The Zildjian Constantinople is one of Zildjian's premiere cymbals; high quality, beautiful sounds, and sure to fit the music and the mix of many different songs. Click here to find out more about Zildjian K Constantinople series.

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