Zildjian KR18C 18-inch Kerope Crash Ride Cymbal provides you the same darkness, complexity, and sense of vintage K cymbals of the '50s and '60s Kerope is the most like you can get. Built from a confidential alloy (constituted of copper, tin, and traces of silver), this Zildjian Kerope was exclusively cast and cast via a complicated sequence of heating, rolling, shaping, hammering, and lathing. It's careful techniques and traditional methods like this that deliver each Zildjian Kerope its unique tone and a wide range of expression. These cast bronze cymbals such as the Kerope offer you with an intense, full-bodied sound that only increases with age. Zildjian also presents you with exceptional projection, clarity, and durability that far exceeds most other cymbals.