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Istanbul Mehmet 18″ Traditional Crash Cymbal – Medium
$439.00$241.45Full-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 13″ Empire Hi-Hat Cymbals
$544.00$299.20Dark and light combination is quick to respond. Hissing tone definition and warm character. The Empire series are lathed on the outer ring, while the […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 20″ Empire Ride Cymbal
$579.00$318.45Half-raw bell and perimeter deliver penetrating cut, with lathed bow and edge offering a solid blend of definition and tone. The Empire series are lathed […] -
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Wuhan Med-Heavy Ride Cymbal 20″ Traditional – Brilliant Finish
$249.00$129.95This 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 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″ China Cymbal with or without Rivets
$259.00$219.95Wuhan 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 16″ Traditional Crash Ride Cymbal
$359.00$197.45Dual-purpose light ride – medium crash is also excellent. Every Istanbul cymbal is made using traditional hand hammering methods that Masters have used for over […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 19″ Mehmet Legend Crash Ride Cymbal
$569.00$312.95Ride sounds are dark and warm, crash is explosive and tonally rich. Vintage sound. -
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Istanbul Mehmet 22″ Traditional Ride Cymbal – Original
$685.00$376.75Very expressive with wonderfuly warm tone, rich stick response and strong bell. Every Istanbul cymbal is made using traditional hand hammering methods that Masters have […] -
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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 30″ Chau Gong
$1,050.00$499.95Traditionally 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 Crash Cymbals Medium Thin – 14″, 16″ and 18″ Traditional – Brilliant Finish
$89.50$49.95The new and improved Wuhan crash cymbals deliver a full crash sound with plenty of volume. Traditional “Western style” Wuhan cymbals are a beautiful mix […] -
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Istanbul Mehmet 14″ Sultan Crash Cymbal
$329.00$180.95Mixes 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 18″ Traditional Crash Cymbal – Thin
$439.00$241.45Bright 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 18″ Marmara Onurhan Crash Cymbal
$549.00$301.95Unlathed, 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.