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Istanbul Mehmet 18″ Traditional China Cymbal
$499.00$274.45Low-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 20″ Marmara Emirhan Ride Cymbal
$619.00$340.45Bright-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 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 16″ Marmara Emirhan Crash Cymbal
$379.00$208.45Virtually 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 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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Wuhan 7.5″ Jing Cymbal
$72.50$42.75NOT AVAILABLE Each size Jing or Chung cymbal has a different sound. Starting with the smallest 6″ Jing cymbal with its light clang bell sound, […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 15″ Traditional Crash Cymbal – Paper Thin
$329.00$180.95Splashy 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 13″ Sultan Hi-Hat Cymbals
$549.00$301.95Definite, 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 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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Wuhan 9″ Jin Ban Opera Gong Ascending Pitch
$47.00$24.75The Jin Ban gong has a very rich, true gong sound with a slight ascending pitch. Includes mallet. Please note: Gong stand is not included […] -
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Wuhan 22″ Chau Gong
$349.25$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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Istanbul Mehmet 22″ Traditional Ride Cymbal – Medium
$659.00$362.45You’ll get clean stick definition and rich tone with this Istanbul ride cymbal. -
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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.
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.