Istanbul Mehmet 14" Medium Crash Traditional
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Istanbul Mehmet
14" Medium Crash Traditional
Product Info
Article Number:
311569
Brand:
Istanbul Mehmet
Model:
14" Medium Crash Traditional
Category:
14" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$206.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
