Zildjian K1068 – 18" K Constantinople Crash
Lush, Dark, Vintage-Inspired Tone with Modern Artistry
The Zildjian K1068 18" K Constantinople Crash is one of the most expressive cymbals in the K Con family, blending the iconic "old K" sound with updated craftsmanship techniques. Built using newer-style hand hammering, pin lathing on both sides, and a vintage-style cup, this crash offers a dark, warm, lush tone with richly layered overtones and a smooth, musical decay. Its thin weight allows for a fast, full-bodied response – perfect for dynamic accents, swells, and expressive playing across jazz, fusion, singer-songwriter, orchestral, and low-to-medium-volume settings.
Like all K Constantinople cymbals, the 18" model is hand-lathed using old-style tools and retains tonal "impurities" that modern finishing would remove – adding depth, dryness, and character. This model sits slightly lower in pitch and deeper in tone compared to the 16", while offering more fullness and bloom than a 17". It delivers the signature warm wash and vintage complexity that make K Con crashes beloved by studio drummers and jazz artists alike.
Key Features
- Thin, hand-hammered crash with dark, warm, lush tonality
- Updated hammering + pin lathing for enhanced nuance and vintage visual appeal
- Vintage-style cup for traditional K articulation and focused attack
- Fast, expressive response with a smooth "old K" decay reminiscent of early Turkish Zildjians
Who Is This For?
- Jazz drummers wanting rich, warm, expressive crash textures
- Studio musicians favoring dark, complex cymbal character
- Players mixing vintage-inspired cymbals with modern setups
- Low-to-medium-volume performers seeking lush crash behavior
Specifications
- Size: 18"
- Weight: Thin
- Finish: Traditional
- Material: B20 bronze
- Sound: Dark, warm, lush; dry overtones with smooth decay
- Family: K Constantinople
- Weight (approx): 1.4kg
