The Avedis Zildjian Company will introduce two new Ride cymbals to its line of K Constantinoples, the 22" Renaissance Ride and 20” Bounce Ride. Developed in conjunction with renowned jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum, the 22" K Constantinople Renaissance Ride is a versatile instrument that works well in small to medium size musical settings.

This cymbal features smoother lathing on both sides and a bell that is unlathed underneath, adding stick definition to the instrument.

Three rows of over hammering and four large hammer clusters give it a dark spread with overtones and a bit of “trash." The K Constantinople Renaissance Ride is medium-thin in weight.

Also new in 2012 is the 20" K Constantinople Bounce Ride, a smaller version of the popular 22" model launched two years ago. Like the 22" model, that was developed in conjunction with Kenny Washington, the 20" Bounce Ride features traditional K Constantinople hammering and eight unique cluster hammer marks on top that add just enough "dirt" to the sound. The new 20" model has more pronounced lathing and tonal grooves to produce plenty of dark wash and sustain. The K Constantinople Bounce Ride is medium-thin in weight.

Visit Zildjian at Hall D, Booth 2940 and visit www.zildjian.com for more information.

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