All about the original K Zildjian cymbals

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Published 2019-07-20

Here is a video answering many of the questions I have received about the very old cymbals that I use on some of my my drum set videos. This video discusses how to pick out, fix (if necessary) and take care of the original K Constantinople cymbals which are much different from modern K's.
The audio is very basic...just one stereo microphone which is a vintage AKG C 24 stereo mic. This microphone makes a great overhead and cymbals tend to sound very natural with it.
The Drum Set is a 1982 Gretsch Centennial set ....my favorite jazz kit.

All Comments (21)

@milo8796 4 years ago

“My teacher, Joe Morello...” explains a lot!
@irawong 2 years ago

I once loaned Brian Blade one of my drum kits for a gig and he travelled with an old Ludwig flat based cymbal stand since his old K that he used as a left side ride wouldn’t fit on modern stands since the center hole was small. The only modern stand I’ve come across that can accommodate old K’s with small center holes are the ones made by Canopus.
@jazzmanjm8 3 years ago

Rick has always had some serious cymbals. Tried to buy an 18 from him some years ago and unfortunately he was not interested. Master musician for sure but also a fantastic recording engineer! I’ve heard that 18 in person many times... that is THE sound! One of my favorite cymbals I’ve ever heard!
@MarquezeDWilliamsSr 5 months ago

Not only can you flat out play but your cymbal tone is like none other! Wow. I’m 4 years late but I’m glad I’m here
@sandrofeliciano3850 1 year ago

Your videos are so useful, and your playing is very inspiring also. Very natural way of playing and explaining your vision, ideas, etc. straight to the point. I love it.😊
@billbrandt1106 4 years ago

Great info...thanks for taking the time to share some of your extensive knowledge on K cymbals.
@eliemaalouf7997 9 months ago

Lovely video, lovely playing ! So natural, so musical... Thank You!
@mathieutremblay745 3 years ago

i could listen to you playing like this for days!
@TimTkachyk 4 years ago

This is a treasure trove of information. Thank you, sir!
@stevehelland6789 4 years ago

Excellent video--very informative and entertaining...also great playing. Thank you!
@HeavyOpera1 4 years ago

That ride is outrageously nice.
@oreoandoz7723 1 year ago

Thanks such for this! I was looking for 80s zildjians to go with my 80s drums, but this was also super useful and taught me a lot. Hope you make more of these! 😊
@mpcoleman 4 years ago

Thanks, Rick. This is awesome.
@walterthorne4819 3 years ago

Excellent show...many thanks
@stevecandlen4921 3 years ago

You play great! Really appreciate your voice on the instrument Rick!
@joshreichbart411 4 years ago

Very beautiful vid keep them coming...! Thanks so much !!
@NEALBABBITT 4 years ago

Gorgeous drums!
@davidkral118 3 years ago

Love your playing!
@longfade 2 years ago

Those are some real gems. Nice.
@carpediem4179 4 years ago

very good rickdior, i like your playing, nice flow, good techinical stuff,