Zildjian's 20" K Constantinople Renaissance ride emerges from a collaboration with respected jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum, building on the K line's legacy of Turkish-inspired cymbal craft. This compact ride complements its 22" sibling whilst carving its own sonic territory through a distinctly voiced bell design. The purposeful over-hammering yields a consolidated, integrated tone that resists the shrill qualities often found in larger rides, making it a refined choice for players seeking definition without dominance.
At 1,786–1,871 grams, the Renaissance sits in crash–weight territory, delivering the thin profile necessary for articulate stick response across traditional ride patterns and explosive crash applications alike. The refined bell geometry produces cleaner frequency separation, allowing the cymbal's sustain to integrate more naturally into ensemble settings rather than standing apart as a metallic spike. This weight distribution grants drummers genuine versatility–riding with precision remains possible whilst transitioning into a crash demands minimal additional technique or stick force.
Features
- 20" diameter K Constantinople series cymbal, Turkish alloy construction
- Weight range: 1,786–1,871 grams; thin crash–weight profile
- Over–hammered bell for contained, integrated sustain characteristics
- Designed in collaboration with acclaimed jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum
- Reduced chimy frequencies; enhanced stick definition and clarity
- Versatile ride–and–crash functionality without overwhelming attack
- Complementary companion to the 22" K Constantinople Renaissance ride
- Model reference: ZK1118



