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Istanbul Mehmet 17″ Traditional Crash Cymbal – Medium Thin
$389.00$213.95Cutting 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 14″ Traditional Hi-Hat Cymbals – Rock
$599.00$329.45Heavy pairing delivers cutting volume with tonal warmth. Every Istanbul cymbal is made using traditional hand hammering methods that Masters have used for over 835 […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 21″ Traditional Flat Ride Cymbal
$629.00$345.95Great for use in low volume settings. Every Istanbul cymbal is made using traditional hand hammering methods that Masters have used for over 835 years. […] -
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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 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 12″ Chung Cymbal
$204.75$94.95Each 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 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. -
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Istanbul Mehmet 18″ Traditional Crash Cymbal – Rock
$439.00$241.45A bright, punchy and powerful crash that cuts throught the loudest music. Every Istanbul cymbal is made using traditional hand hammering methods that Masters have […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 19″ Nostalgia Crash Ride Cymbal
$559.00$307.45Smoky, ever-present “tic” stick response. Simmers with a warm, semi-dry wash. Traditional tone. -
Istanbul Mehmet 18″ Sultan Flat Ride Cymbal
Call usAdd To Cart »PRICE CORRECTION COMING SOON! PLEASE CALL. (BONUS: Pitch-Match Service – Buy 2 or more Istanbul cymbals and we’ll pitch-match the set to make sure they’re compatible). Tighter, shimmering, […] -
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Wuhan 24″ Chau Gong
$525.00$269.95Traditionally used to announce the arrival of a government official, warning people to clear the street, much as a police siren is used today to […] -
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 Hi-Hat Cymbals 13″ and 14″ (Thin to Medium Thin) Traditional – Brilliant Finish
$190.00$99.95New and improved, Traditional Wuhan hi-hat cymbals are crisp yet warm! Generally thinner than models from other cymbal manufacturers, Wuhan cymbals produce a breathy wash […] -
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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 […]
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.