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Istanbul Mehmet 14″ Traditional China Cymbal
$329.00$180.95Low-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 13″ Marmara Emirhan Hi-Hat Cymbals
$559.00$307.45Strong, 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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Istanbul Mehmet 13″ Marmara Onurhan Hi-Hat Cymbals
$559.00$307.45Dark and dry. Very crisp and warm – but with a clear, cutting sound. The Marmara Onurhan series features a medium feel with a strong, […] -
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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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Wuhan 18″ Bao Gong
$320.00$164.00Traditionally 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 6″ Jing Cymbal
$40.50$29.95DISCONTINUED – NOT FOR SALE Each size Jing or Chung cymbal has a different sound. Starting with the smallest 6″ Jing cymbal with its light […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 18″ Traditional Crash Cymbal – Medium Thin
$439.00$241.45Cutting power – higher pitched with additional brightness for fast crashes. Every Istanbul cymbal is made using traditional hand hammering methods that Masters have used […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 13″ Traditional Hi-Hat Cymbals – Regular
$549.00$301.95Medium 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″ Sultan Ride Cymbal – Jazz
$575.00$316.25Hot, dark, very controlled sound with raw bell. A dry and soft sound. The Sultan series features an unlathed cup, producing a strong, compact bell […] -
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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 18″ Chau Gong
$229.75$179.95Traditionally 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″ Chung Cymbal
$307.00$142.95Each size Jing or Chung cymbal has a different sound. Starting with the smallest 6″ Jing cymbal with its light clang bell sound, working up […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 15″ Marmara Emirhan Crash Cymbal
$349.00$191.95Virtually 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 11″ China Cymbal
$47.90$29.95Wuhan 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 20″ Nostalgia Crash Ride Cymbal
$629.00$345.95Smoky, ever-present “tic” stick response. Simmers with a warm, semi-dry wash. Traditional tone.
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.