Istanbul Mehmet 14" Medium Crash Traditional

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Istanbul Mehmet 14" Medium Crash Traditional

Istanbul Mehmet

14" Medium Crash Traditional

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 311569
Model: 14" Medium Crash Traditional
Price: $206.80

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This Istanbul Mehmet 14 in Medium Crash is a seriously characterful cymbal. It's got that classic, slightly darker tone that's perfect for jazz, blues, and vintage rock. If you're looking for something with a bit more soul than your typical bright, modern crash, this is a fantastic option.

Product Description

  • Istanbul Mehmet 14" Medium Crash Traditional
  • 14" Medium Crash Cymbal
  • "Traditional" series
  • Crash with quick response
  • Deep base 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
  • • B20 bronze alloy delivers a warm, complex fundamental tone.
  • • Hammered profile creates unique overtones and shimmering wash.
  • • Medium weight provides a responsive feel for quick, controlled crashes.
  • • Traditional series construction offers a vintage aesthetic and character.
CONS
  • • The medium weight may lack sustain for louder, more bombastic styles.
  • • Traditional finish requires careful maintenance to prevent oxidation.
  • • Sound leans towards vintage, potentially not ideal for modern, bright genres.

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Key Features

Size 14 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Traditional (unlathed, hand-hammered)
Sound Character Warm, complex, vintage, shimmering wash
Weight Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

The lack of lathing preserves more of the bronze’s natural vibrations, resulting in a more complex and vintage-toned sound with more pronounced overtones.
While versatile, the medium weight and vintage voicing make it better suited for more nuanced styles; it might get lost in a very dense, high-volume mix.
Regular cleaning with a cymbal cleaner and occasional polishing will help maintain the finish, but some patina is expected and part of its character.

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