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Istanbul Mehmet 16″ Traditional Crash Cymbal – Medium
$359.00$197.45Full-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 22″ Marmara Emirhan Ride Cymbal
$689.00$378.95Bright-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 22″ Marmara Onurhan Ride Cymbal
$739.00$406.45Dark, 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 18″ Marmara Emirhan Crash Cymbal
$459.00$252.45Virtually 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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Wuhan 15″ Tiger Gong
$190.00$99.95SPECIAL ORDER ITEM – NON RETURNABLE The Tiger gong has a very rich, true gong sound with a slight descending pitch. Includes mallet. Please note: […] -
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Wuhan 19″ China Cymbal
$130.25$87.50Wuhan China cymbals are, quite simply, the real thing. Handcrafted in China according to centuriesold traditions, they are the standard by which all other Chinatype […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 17″ Traditional Crash Cymbal – Paper Thin
$389.00$213.95Splashy 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 with Flat Hole Bottom Cymbal
$609.00$334.95Dry, fast, tight, controlled hi-hat sound. Flat bottom cymbal with vent holes for a more pronounced “chick” sound. The Sultan series features an unlathed cup, […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 20″ Traditional Ride Cymbal – Original
$549.00$301.95Very expressive with wonderfuly warm tone, rich stick response and strong bell. Every Istanbul cymbal is made using traditional hand hammering methods that Masters have […] -
Wuhan 10″ Chau Gong
$32.95Add To Cart »Traditionally 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 26″ Chau Gong
$650.00$299.95Traditionally 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 Cymbal Set – 20″, Ride (2) 14″ Hats, 16″ Crash – Traditional – Brilliant
$650.00$334.95This new and improved Wuhan Cymbal Set includes: 20″ Medium Ride, 14″ Hi-Hats, 16″ Crash and a free non-padded storage cover! Traditional Wuhan cymbals are […] -
Istanbul Mehmet 15″ Sultan Crash Cymbal
Call usAdd To Cart »OUT OF STOCK Mixes power with a controllable crash sound. Tonally full and loud. The Sultan series features an unlathed cup, producing a strong, compact […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 16″ Traditional Crash Cymbal – Thin
$359.00$197.45Bright 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 16″ Marmara Onurhan Crash Cymbal
$379.00$208.45Unlathed, dark, dry crash. Explodes with more tonal color and a powerful sound. The Marmara Onurhan series features a medium feel with a strong, spanking […]
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.