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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 12″ Traditional Splash Cymbal
$255.00$140.00Quick, 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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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 […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 14″ Marmara Emirhan Hi-Hat Cymbals
$619.00$340.45Strong, raw, full, energetic. Bright-dirty, loud, open. Tiqht, full, cutting “chick” sound. The Marmara Emirhan series features a controlled tone, making them ideal for studio […] -
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Wuhan 15″ Chau Gong
$213.00$95.95Traditionally 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 30″ Chau Gong
$1,050.00$499.95Traditionally 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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Istanbul Mehmet 14″ Marmara Emirhan Crash Cymbal
$319.00$175.45Virtually all attack, with a low amount of overtones and sustain. Full, powerful, and fast decay sound. The Marmara Emirhan series features a controlled tone, […] -
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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 16″ Marmara Onurhan China Cymbal
$379.00$208.45NOT AVAILABLE Dark, full, raw, energetic. Very explosive crash sound. Extremely loud for higher-volume playing. The Marmara Onurhan series features a medium feel with a […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 21″ Traditional Ride Cymbal – Medium
$629.00$345.95Clean 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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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 […] -
Wuhan 7″ Bao Gong
$24.95Add To Cart »Traditionally used in Chinese temples for worship. Includes mallet. Please note: Gong stand is not included and can be ordered separately. -
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Wuhan 10″ Pasi Gong
$63.00$32.50Traditionally used to announce the start of a performance such as a play, the circus, or magic. Includes mallet. Please note: Gong stand is not […] -
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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 10″ Sultan Splash Cymbal
$219.00$120.45Dark, fast and controlled sound. Great for accents and special effects. The Sultan series features an unlathed cup, producing a strong, compact bell sound.
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.
