Rare Vintage ZILDJIAN ISTANBUL K 20” Ride Crash Zildjian Forged In Turkey! 2145 g Beautifully Hand Hammered

Here’s a show stopper! Vintage Zildjian ISTANBUL K 20” at a magnificent 2145 grams with lightening-like crashes. Therein lies the magic! Does everything well with that inimitable Old World truly Hand Hammered Turkish Zildjian complexity.

Mesmerizing to look at. Sublime to listen to. Iconic Old World signature under the bell.

Zildjian began 400 years ago in Istanbul, Turkey. This 20” is not only from that illustrious Turkish tradition, it’s one of the few remaining actually made in Turkey, as it all began.

Sweet light ride with a full, broad crash with that classic Old World complex, Hand Hammered Turkish factory Zildjian tone that has a pinch of earthy nastiness organically baked in.

The perfect elixir between naturally aged semi-dry stick attack and hand crafted subtle and light complexity. Plays like a Medium Thin and that’s why it delivers great stick on top.

Rides like a dream. Then wakes you up with that crash.

No issues. Gorgeous with a deep golden patina.

Thinking of starting a cymbal company - start with this.

This Istanbul K 20” is to be celebrated for its history, cultural musical significance, artistry, and its sound.


Forged in Turkey, it’s been making music for well over the last half-a-century and has much more to say.