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Istanbul Mehmet 14″ Traditional Crash Cymbal – Paper Thin
$299.00$164.45Splashy with fast decay – explosive. Every Istanbul cymbal is made using traditional hand hammering methods that Masters have used for over 835 years. So […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 14″ Traditional Hi-Hat Cymbals – Regular
$599.00$329.45Medium top and heavy bottom. Tight, crisp sound. Warm full-bodied response – clear and musical. Every Istanbul cymbal is made using traditional hand hammering methods […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 20″ Traditional Ride Cymbal – Medium
$549.00$301.95Clean stick and clear note definition. Rich tone. Every Istanbul cymbal is made using traditional hand hammering methods that Masters have used for over 835 […] -
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Wuhan 8″ Jin Ban Opera Gong
$33.00$21.75The Jin Ban gong has a very rich, true gong sound with a slight ascending pitch. Includes mallet. Please note: Gong stand is not included […] -
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Wuhan 20″ Chau Gong
$291.00$149.95Traditionally used to announce the arrival of a government official, warning people to clear the street, much as a police siren is used today to […] -
Istanbul Mehmet 22″ Traditional Ride Cymbal – Jazz
Call usAdd To Cart »PRICE CORRECTION COMING SOON! PLEASE CALL. (BONUS: Pitch-Match Service – Buy 2 or more Istanbul cymbals and we’ll pitch-match the set to make sure they’re […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 8″ Sultan Splash Cymbal
$179.00$98.45Dark, fast and controlled sound. Great for accents and special effects. The Sultan series features an unlathed cup, producing a strong, compact bell sound. -
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Istanbul Mehmet 20″ Sultan Crash Ride Cymbal
$569.00$312.95Tone is full and expressive. Full ride, strong bell, strong crash. The Sultan series features an unlathed cup, producing a strong, compact bell sound. -
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Istanbul Mehmet 21″ Nostalgia Crash Ride Cymbal
$669.00$367.95Smoky, ever-present “tic” stick response. Simmers with a warm, semi-dry wash. Traditional tone. -
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Istanbul Mehmet 20″ Turk Ride Cymbal
$579.00$318.45Heavy weight for a clear, dry and earthy note. Ideal for fast stick response, maximum note definition and cutting power sound. The Turk series are […] -
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Wuhan 28″ Chau Gong
$850.00$399.95Traditionally used to announce the arrival of a government official, warning people to clear the street, much as a police siren is used today to […] -
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Wuhan 14″ Bao Gong w/ Nipple
$155.75$79.95Traditionally used in Chinese temples for worship. Includes mallet. Please note: Gong stand is not included and can be ordered separately. -
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Istanbul Mehmet 18″ Traditional China Cymbal
$499.00$274.45Low-pitched oriental sound is ideal for accents and trashy sound. Every Istanbul cymbal is made using traditional hand hammering methods that Masters have used for […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 20″ Marmara Emirhan Ride Cymbal
$619.00$340.45Bright-dirty mixed sound. Loud, warm and powerful. Clear and cutting for total note clarity and definition. The Marmara Emirhan series features a controlled tone, making […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 20″ Marmara Onurhan Ride Cymbal
$619.00$340.45Dark, full, warm, smoky. Fairly complex mix, very controllable. Strong ping over dark, complex wash. The Marmara Onurhan series features a medium feel with a […]
Choose Your Cymbals Carefully
Cymbals, unlike drums, can’t be tuned with a key to change their pitch, nor do they have changeable parts to alter their sound. That’s why whether you’re a professional, intermediate or beginner choosing the right cymbal needs as much attentive care as choosing the right drum. The main types of cymbals are hi-hat, ride and crash and for accents and effects the splash and China have become quite popular. Each one of these play a different role in the drum set. Cymbal packs come in varying combinations.
Some Points About Sounds
•A smaller size has a higher pitch, shorter sustain, less volume and faster response than a larger size which has a lower pitch, more sustain, greater volume and slower response.
•Cast cymbals are made one at a time from poured, raw molten metal and then shaped, hammered and lathed. This process produces a cymbal with a complex and interesting mix of sounds preferred by semi-pro and pro drummers.
•Sheet cymbals are cut from large sheets of metal. This results in uniform thickness around the entire playing surface and reduced mix of overtones. They’re less expensive than the cast type.
•Brands made in Turkey as well as vintage Zildjian (1960’s and earlier) are known for their warmer, darker tone and higher mix of complex sounds. They’re usually medium thin to thin in weight and are preferred by many jazz and acoustical drummers.
•Rock drummers who need greater volume, cutting power and durability prefer medium to heavy weight models.
Our founder and President, Ned Ingberman is an experienced drummer and drum technician and is ready to help you select the right cymbal for your venue and style, call Ned at 800-729-3111.