What are the different types of Zildjian cymbals?

Zildjian Cymbal Buyers Guide

• A Family: Bright & Sweet.
• K Family: Dark & Rich.
• FX Series: Colorful & Personal.
• Z Family: Bright and Cutting (Great Sound on a Budget)
• S Family: Versatile and Bold.
• L80 Low Volume Series: Real & Quiet.
• Gen16 Acoustic/Electric Cymbal System.

Why are K cymbals so expensive?

Why are cymbals so expensive? Because quality costs money – Cymbal making involves a lot of skill, time, research and expensive materials. Musical instruments in general are pricey because of these factors, and cymbals in general aren’t all that pricey.

Which Zildjian cymbals are best?

The 6 Best Zildjian Cymbals

• Zildjian K Custom Dark Cymbal Set. Best Zildjian Cymbal Pack.
• Zildjian 22 inch K Constantinople Medium Thin Ride. Best Zildjian Ride Cymbal.
• Zildjian 15 inch K Zildjian Sweet Hi-hat.
• Zildjian A Custom Cymbal Set.
• Zildjian 18 inch A Custom Crash Cymbal.
• Zildjian 21 inch A Series Ultra Hammered China.

What are Planet Z cymbals made of?

brass
Crafted from brass, these cymbals are bright and cutting with a more controlled and focused sound. Like all Zildjian cymbals, Planet Z is proudly made in the USA.

What is the most expensive Zildjian cymbals?

Most Expensive Zildjian Cymbal Set

• 15″ pair of K Sweet Hi-hats.
• 17″ and 19″ K Sweet Crashes.
• 21″ K Sweet Ride Cymbal.

What does Zildjian A stand for?

cymbal smith
According to the company’s website, the Sultan Osman II the Young gave Avedis the name Zildjian, meaning “cymbal smith” in Armenian, with zil being Turkish for “cymbal”, ci meaning “maker”, and ian being the Armenian suffix meaning “son of”.

Are Zildjian K Constantin peoples cymbals any good?

Zildjian K Constantinoples Reviewed! It’s tough not to get haughty about cymbals like these. Playing them, you feel more than a little elitist, like a first-class citizen, the type who walks around in immaculately tailored suits and appreciates the finest in everything.

What is the difference between Zildjian K series and a series cymbals?

Zildjian K series are a bit thinner and lower pitched. They are more hammered than A series cymbals and tend to have a bit darker/trashier sound to them.

What is the Constantinople line?

Today’s Constantinople line is the latest effort by Zildjian to recreate the original recipe that became such a signature sound in jazz music. The first welcome discovery of the K. Constantinoples is the outstanding stick response across the line. The washy character that characterizes some classic rides is a secondary attribute here.

What is the difference between Avedis a and Zildjian?

A = Avedis Zildjian. K = Kerope. The manufacturing process and goals differ. Hit and have a listen. Typically, K’s are lower in pitch and easier to excite. Zildjian calls this “Dark and Rich” A’s are higher in pitch and require slightly more energy to excite. Zildjian calls this “Bright and sweet”