Istanbul Mehmet 12" Splash Traditional Series

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Istanbul Mehmet 12" Splash Traditional Series

Istanbul Mehmet

12" Splash Traditional Series

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 311524
Model: 12" Splash Traditional Series
Price: $181.50

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This Istanbul Mehmet 12 in Splash Traditional Series is a beautifully crafted cymbal with a warm, vintage vibe. It's a great choice for jazz, acoustic, and lighter rock drummers who want a splash with a musical, complex character that doesn’t overpower the kit. The fast decay makes it surprisingly versatile for many modern applications too.

Product Description

  • Istanbul Mehmet 12" Splash Traditional Series
  • 12" Splash
  • Traditional series
  • Regular finish
  • Dark warm sound
  • Fast decay
  • The traditional series is suitable for almost all styles of music
  • The classic concept of these cymbals prooved itself over the years; from the earliest jazz drummer and pioneers of bebop towards heavy metal and the newest stylistic developments
PROS
  • • Hand-hammered bronze delivers a complex, shimmering wash.
  • • Regular finish provides a warm, controlled, and musical response.
  • • Fast decay prevents cymbal clutter in dense musical situations.
  • • Traditional series construction offers a vintage-inspired character and feel.
CONS
  • • The dark, warm sound might be too mellow for brighter genres.
  • • Regular finish can develop patina and require occasional cleaning.
  • • While versatile, it’s not ideal for extremely aggressive or modern styles.

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Key Features

Size 12 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Regular
Sound Character Dark, Warm, Fast Decay
Weight Thin

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Frequently Asked Questions

While it's versatile, its warm tone and fast decay won't provide the aggressive shimmer needed for extreme metal – consider a brighter splash instead.
The Regular finish will naturally develop a patina over time, requiring occasional cleaning to maintain its appearance, but this also contributes to its unique sonic character.
The hand-hammering gives it a more responsive and nuanced feel than machine-rolled splashes, providing a slightly more complex and organic playing experience.

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