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Istanbul Mehmet 18″ Traditional Crash Cymbal – Paper Thin
$439.00$241.45Splashy 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″ Turk Hi-Hat Cymbals
$589.00$324.00Heavy pairing delivers an extraordinarily aggressive metallic “chick” sound. Fast and loud, with clean stick definition. The Turk series are unlathed cymbals with a raw […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 21″ Traditional Ride Cymbal – Original
$629.00$345.95Very expressive with wonderfuly warm tone, rich stick response and strong bell. Every Istanbul cymbal is made using traditional hand hammering methods that Masters have […] -
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Wuhan 12″ Chau Gong
$87.80$57.95Traditionally 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 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 Medium Ride Cymbal 20″ Traditional – Brilliant Finish
$249.00$168.95This all new and improved 20″ Wuhan ride cymbal delivers just the right balance of warm tone, wash, stick definition and volume. Wuhan Traditional “Western […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 12″ Sultan Splash Cymbal
$249.00$136.95Dark, 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 17″ Traditional Crash Cymbal – Thin
$389.00$213.95Bright with strong, high sound and clear projection. Every Istanbul cymbal is made using traditional hand hammering methods that Masters have used for over 835 […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 17″ Marmara Onurhan Crash Cymbal
$409.00$224.95Unlathed, dark, dry crash. Explodes with more tonal color and a powerful sound. The Marmara Onurhan series features a medium feel with a strong, spanking […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 6″ Traditional Splash Cymbal
$159.00$87.45Quick, short, full bodied. Fast response. Every Istanbul cymbal is made using traditional hand hammering methods that Masters have used for over 835 years. So […] -
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Wuhan 36″ Chau Gong
$1,725.00$795.95Traditionally 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 22″ Wind Gong
$285.00$145.95This full range gong has brilliant shimmer and a true gong sound. The Wind Gong travels easily in most cymbal bags. Includes mallet. Please note: […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 18″ Traditional Crash Cymbal – Medium
$439.00$241.45Full-bodied sound with a higher pitch, added projection and sustain. Every Istanbul cymbal is made using traditional hand hammering methods that Masters have used for […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 13″ Empire Hi-Hat Cymbals
$544.00$299.20Dark and light combination is quick to respond. Hissing tone definition and warm character. The Empire series are lathed on the outer ring, while the […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 20″ Empire Ride Cymbal
$579.00$318.45Half-raw bell and perimeter deliver penetrating cut, with lathed bow and edge offering a solid blend of definition and tone. The Empire series are lathed […]
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.