Istanbul Mehmet 14" Heavy Crash Traditional

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Istanbul Mehmet 14" Heavy Crash Traditional

Istanbul Mehmet

14" Heavy Crash Traditional

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 311533
Model: 14" Heavy Crash Traditional
Price: $206.80

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This Istanbul Mehmet 14 in Heavy Crash is a fantastic choice for drummers seeking a vintage-inspired crash with a quick response and a good amount of volume. Its heavy construction gives it a real presence, making it ideal for rock, jazz, and heavier styles where you need a cymbal that cuts through the mix. It's a versatile workhorse that delivers a classic Turkish sound.

Product Description

  • Istanbul Mehmet 14" Heavy Crash Traditional
  • 14" Heavy Crash
  • "Traditional" series
  • Regular finish
  • Crash with quick response
  • Bright
  • louder
  • dry basic tone
  • The Traditional series can be played in just about any genre of music
  • The classical concept of this cymbal has proven itself over the years
  • from the earliest jazz drummers and bebop pioneers all the way to heavy metal and the latest stylistic developments
PROS
  • • Hand-hammered bronze delivers a complex, shimmering wash.
  • • Heavy weight provides a substantial feel and powerful projection.
  • • Regular finish offers a balanced brightness without excessive sustain.
  • • Traditional series design maintains a vintage, articulate response.
CONS
  • • The 'dry' tone might lack sustain for some modern genres.
  • • Heavy weight can be fatiguing in extended playing sessions.
  • • Regular finish may show wear more readily than more protected finishes.

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Key Features

Size 14 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Regular
Sound Character Bright, Loud, Dry, Articulate
Weight Heavy

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Mehmet offers a more complex, vintage tone with less shimmering sustain compared to the brighter, more modern Zildjian A Custom.
Yes, it's noticeably heavier – expect a more substantial feel and more power, which can impact hand control and stamina.
While versatile, its inherent brightness and volume might require careful dynamic control for very quiet folk passages; it's better suited for mid to louder volumes.

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