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Istanbul Mehmet 17″ Sultan Crash Cymbal
$419.00$230.45Mixes power with a controllable crash sound. Tonally full and loud. The Sultan series features an unlathed cup, producing a strong, compact bell sound. -
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Istanbul Mehmet 14″ Traditional Crash Cymbal – Thin
$299.00$164.45Bright 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 22″ Nostalgia Thin Ride Cymbal
$719.00$395.45Smoky, ever-present “tic” stick response. Simmers with a warm, semi-dry wash. Traditional tone. -
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Istanbul Mehmet 21″ Turk Ride Cymbal
$629.00$345.95Heavy 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 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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Wuhan 16″ Bao Gong
$285.75$127.95Traditionally 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 20″ Traditional China Cymbal
$629.00$345.95Low-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 21″ Marmara Emirhan Ride Cymbal
$639.00$351.45Bright-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 21″ Marmara Onurhan Ride Cymbal
$639.00$351.45Dark, 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 17″ Marmara Emirhan Crash Cymbal
$409.00$224.95Virtually 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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Wuhan 12″ Opera Gong Ascending
$95.00$55.95Used in traditional Chinese operas. Includes mallet. Please note: Gong stand is not included and can be ordered separately. -
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Wuhan 18″ China Cymbal
$122.00$64.95Wuhan China cymbals are, quite simply, the real thing. Handcrafted in China according to centuries old traditions, they are the standard by which all other […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 16″ Traditional Crash Cymbal – Paper Thin
$359.00$197.45Splashy 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″ Sultan Hi-Hat Cymbals
$609.00$334.95Definite, dry, dark. Very warm and very musical. The Sultan series features an unlathed cup, producing a strong, compact bell sound. -
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Istanbul Mehmet 20″ Traditional Ride Cymbal – Mini Cup
$549.00$301.95Tight and clean sound, small bell. Minimum overtones make it ideal for brush work. Every Istanbul cymbal is made using traditional hand hammering methods that […]
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.