Zildjian K Constantinople HiHats 14" Hi-Hat Cymbal Pair
The K Constantinople HiHats 14" is a dark, musical pair of hi-hat cymbals with a thin top that opens up with low overtones and clear separation between strokes. It is for the drummer who wants a soft, nuanced hi-hat rather than a cutting one.
What sets it apart
- Opens up with more dark overtones
- Thin top, medium bottom
- Pin lathe on each cymbal
- Traditional finish, vintage look
Same recipe as the crashes
For this hi-hat, Zildjian carried over the features of the K Constantinople crashes: a newer-style hammering that lets the cymbal open up with more dark overtones, and pin lathing on the top and bottom of both cymbals.
A thin top
The top is thin, the bottom medium weight. On the Sound Lab, the top alone is very soft (definition 4, sustain 3), while the bottom climbs to 7 for definition. The pair rates 4 for brightness: a hi-hat clearly darker than most K models.
Specifications
| Diameter | 14" |
|---|---|
| Contents | Pair (top and bottom) |
| Weight | Thin top, medium bottom |
| Finish | Traditional |
| Series | K Constantinople |
| Brightness | 4/10 |
| Dryness | 4/10 |
| Definition | 5/10 |
| Sustain | 4/10 |
What it's for
- Jazz and small acoustic groups
- Studio work, for a soft hi-hat on mic
- Drummers who play the hi-hat a lot with sticks
Compared with other manufacturers
These 14" pairs from other makers also aim for a dark, musical sound:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Constantinople HiHats | 14" | Dark, musical, soft |
| Sabian | Artisan Hats | 14" | Medium top, heavy bottom |
| Paiste | Signature Traditionals Medium Light Hi-Hat | 14" | Medium, dark, medium sustain |
| Dream | Bliss Hi-Hats | 14" | Dark warmth, solid chick |
Frequently asked questions
- Open or closed hi-hat: what's the difference?
- Closed, the two cymbals touch: the sound is short and precise. Open, they ring freely and give a longer wash. In between, you set the blend with your foot.
- Can you buy the top or bottom on its own?
- Yes, Zildjian also makes the top and bottom of this model separately. This reference is the complete pair.
- K Constantinople or K HiHats at 14"?
- The K HiHats is brighter (brightness 7) and longer (6). The K Constantinople is darker (4) and softer, with a thin top. The first for every style, the second for jazz and nuance.
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