Zildjian 22" Kerope Medium Low Ride

<p class="" data-start="108" data-end="466">Crafted with masterful precision and steeped in Zildjian legacy, the Kerope series has returned to give drummers a powerful connection to the roots of the “old K” sound. Inspired by the legendary Turkish intermediate stamp cymbals, these rides deliver rich, dark tones full of vintage character—bringing back a sonic voice that shaped jazz, rock, and beyond.</p> <p class="" data-start="468" data-end="912">The Kerope isn’t just built—it’s sculpted. Each cymbal undergoes an intensive hammering process, more than four times that of a K Constantinople, echoing the old-world techniques that defined the golden era of cymbal making. With a traditional deep pin lathing pattern, a distinct waxing treatment, and double the sound testing compared to other models, the Kerope stands apart with its unmatched warmth, musical complexity, and responsiveness.</p> <p class="" data-start="914" data-end="1364">Whether riding or crashing, the Kerope responds with an expressive dynamic range that blends beautifully with any ensemble. Its controlled stick articulation rises through its dark wash, delivering a voice that feels both immediate and timeless. Every cymbal features a signature touch—Craigie Zildjian’s name etched into the bell, paying homage to one of Zildjian’s most influential leaders and making this the only Zildjian model to carry her mark.</p> <p class="" data-start="1371" data-end="1390"><strong data-start="1371" data-end="1390">Specifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li data-start="1394" data-end="1460">Lower-profile ride design with deep, defined tone and added body</li> <li data-start="1463" data-end="1524">Delivers the long-sought-after vintage Zildjian K character</li> <li data-start="1527" data-end="1589">Exceptional sensitivity and control under the player’s hands</li> <li data-start="1592" data-end="1649">Warm, dark tonality with complex overtones when crashed</li> <li data-start="1652" data-end="1723">Deep pin lathe supports brush playing and enhances stick articulation</li> <li data-start="1726" data-end="1778">Signature of Craigie Zildjian engraved in the bell</li> <li data-start="1781" data-end="1829">Laser-etched Zildjian logo for subtle branding</li> <li data-start="1832" data-end="1897">Meticulously hand-hammered, echoing mid-20th century techniques</li> <li data-start="1900" data-end="1957">Undergoes extensive sound testing for tonal consistency</li> </ul>

• Lower-profile ride design with deep, defined tone and added body
• Delivers the long-sought-after vintage Zildjian K character
• Exceptional sensitivity and control under the player’s hands
• Warm, dark tonality with complex overtones when crashed
• Deep pin lathe supports brush playing and enhances stick articulation
• Signature of Craigie Zildjian engraved in the bell
• Laser-etched Zildjian logo for subtle branding
• Meticulously hand-hammered, echoing mid-20th century techniques
• Undergoes extensive sound testing for tonal consistency