Istanbul Mehmet 14" Thin Crash Traditional

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Istanbul Mehmet 14" Thin Crash Traditional

Istanbul Mehmet

14" Thin Crash Traditional

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 311612
Model: 14" Thin Crash Traditional
Price: $206.80

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This Istanbul Mehmet 14 in Thin Crash is a beautifully voiced cymbal perfect for jazz, bebop, and lighter styles where quick response and a delicate wash are key. The Traditional series truly delivers a classic feel, offering a lovely alternative to brighter, more modern crashes. It’s a fantastic choice for players seeking a refined, vintage-inspired crash.

Product Description

  • Istanbul Mehmet 14" Thin Crash Traditional
  • 14" Thin Crash Cymbal
  • "Traditional" series
  • Regular finish
  • Quick-response crash with rapid decay
  • 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 delivers a warm, complex tonal palette.
  • • Thin profile facilitates incredibly fast, responsive crashes.
  • • Regular finish provides a balanced, versatile sonic character.
  • • Hand-hammered construction ensures nuanced, organic sound.
CONS
  • • Thinness makes it susceptible to cracking with aggressive playing.
  • • Regular finish can develop patina quickly, requiring more maintenance.
  • • May lack the projection needed for very loud, modern genres.

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Key Features

Size 14 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Regular
Sound Character Warm, responsive, complex
Weight Thin

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Mehmet offers a warmer, more complex tone with less shimmering sustain than the brighter, more cutting Zildjian A.
While versatile, its thinness and warmer tone mean it's better suited for lighter applications; it may not cut through a loud, distorted mix.
The Regular finish will darken and develop patina over time, requiring occasional cleaning with a cymbal cleaner to maintain its brightness.

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