Description
Istanbul Traditional 18″ Crash/Ride Cymbal
Is it a Crash or is it a Ride?
Well, as far as multi-purpose cymbals go, the Istanbul Traditional Series Crash/Ride cymbals do a fine job of covering both bases, allowing the player to switch effortlessly between playing styles. Istanbul Traditional Series cymbals are probably the only modern cymbals in production today which closely resemble the sound of the early Zildjian multi-purpose cymbals. Naturally, expect these metals to shimmer with an open and smooth ride response until they explode with their powerful and dynamic crash sound.
You want the best of both worlds? With an Istanbul Crash/Ride, there’s plenty to explore.
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.
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.
