Istanbul Traditional 12in Mini-China Cymbal

£148.50

Fast, bright with a quick response with a pleasing, trashy aftertouch…

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Istanbul Traditional 12″ Mini-China Cymbal

EFX cymbals are a bit like Marmite (you love ’em or hate ’em), but if you have a full set-up of Istanbul Traditional Series cymbals, adding a China cymbal can open up a host of more exotic possibilities. Mini-China cymbals are strictly, more in the territory of a Splash cymbal, fast and bright with a quick response. However, the upturned China shape on the edge adds a pleasing trashy aftertouch, removing it further away from the ‘splashy’ territory normally associated with cymbals of this size.

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If you are looking to add some musical spice into your cymbal palette, this cymbal will not be out of place alongside its other Istanbul Traditional brother and sisters.

Istanbul’s Traditional Series cymbal sound is suited for pretty much every style of music imaginable. The classic concept of these fully lathed cymbals has proven its value throughout the years, from the earliest Jazz drummers and Be-Bop pioneers, right up to modern Heavy-Metal players. All Istanbul Traditional cymbals are completely lathed on both the top and the bottom which contributes towards their stunning tonal quality, whilst complementing the overall look and feel of the cymbal range. Handmade in Istanbul using classic manufacturing techniques, Istanbul Agop Traditional cymbals are ideal for drummers looking to transform their setup with the distinct sounds and enhanced dynamic capabilities these cymbals offer.

Never resting on their laurels, Istanbul Traditional cymbals continue to evolve, developing and providing the sounds for the needs of the cutting-edge stylistic revolutionary players. Traditional Series cymbals continue to explore the musical possibilities derived from the darkest, responsive and pleasingly controllable cymbal sounds.

About Istanbul Cymbals

Istanbul cymbals were born from the collaboration between Mehmet Tamdeğer and Agop Tomurcuk, now cymbal-smiths with decades of joint cymbal-making experience. Mehmet and Agop named their company after the city that has been home to the epitome of high-quality cymbals for many, many years – Istanbul.