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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 […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 20″ Turk Ride Cymbal – Flat
$579.00$318.45Tight, dry and earthy sounding. Low-pitched ride, minimal overtones. The Turk series are unlathed cymbals with a raw surface, clearly showing every hammer mark that […] -
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Wuhan 34″ Chau Gong
$1,590.00$729.95Traditionally 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 10″ Wind Gong
$51.00$29.95This full range gong has brilliant shimmer and a true gong sound. The Wind Gong travels easily in most cymbal bags. Includes mallet. Please note: […] -
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 10″ Marmara Emirhan Splash Cymbal
$219.00$120.45Full, high pitch. Energetic, explosive, strong splash with quick response. The Marmara Emirhan series features a controlled tone, making them ideal for studio and moderate […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 21″ Traditional Ride Cymbal – Custom Dry
$629.00$345.95Exceptional tone with low overtones, loud cutting bell, bright ping sound. -
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Wuhan Heavy Ride Cymbal 20″ Traditional – Brilliant Finish
$239.25$154.95This all new and improved 20″ Wuhan ride cymbal delivers just the right balance of warm tone, wash, stick definition and volume. Wuhan Traditional “Western […] -
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Wuhan 8″ Jin Ban Opera Gong
$33.00$21.75The 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 20″ China Cymbal with or without Rivets
$215.00$154.95Wuhan 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 17″ Traditional Crash Cymbal – Medium
$389.00$213.95Full-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 18″ Traditional Crash Cymbal – Paper Thin
$439.00$241.45Splashy 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″ Turk Hi-Hat Cymbals
$589.00$324.00Heavy pairing delivers an extraordinarily aggressive metallic “chick” sound. Fast and loud, with clean stick definition. The Turk series are unlathed cymbals with a raw […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 21″ Traditional Ride Cymbal – Original
$629.00$345.95Very expressive with wonderfuly warm tone, rich stick response and strong bell. Every Istanbul cymbal is made using traditional hand hammering methods that Masters have […]
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.