Istanbul Mehmet 15" Thin Crash Traditional
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Istanbul Mehmet
15" Thin Crash Traditional
Product Info
Article Number:
311614
Brand:
Istanbul Mehmet
Model:
15" Thin Crash Traditional
Category:
15" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$236.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 15 in Mehmet Thin Crash is a beautifully crafted cymbal, perfect for jazz, blues, and quieter styles where nuance is key. The traditional hammering gives it a gorgeous complexity, and its responsiveness makes it a joy to play – a real step up from mass-produced options.
Product Description
- Istanbul Mehmet 15" Thin Crash Traditional
- 15" Thin Crash Cymbal
- "Traditional" series
- Regular model
- 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
- • Warm, dark tone with surprising projection for a thin cymbal
- • Hand-hammered lathing creates complex overtones and shimmer
- • B20 bronze alloy delivers a vintage, responsive feel
- • Thin profile facilitates quick, controlled crashes and washes
CONS
- • May lack the bright, cutting edge for heavier, modern genres
- • Relatively quiet overall, not ideal for loud stage environments
- • Thinness makes it potentially more susceptible to cracking with rough handling
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Key Features
Size
15 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Traditional Hand Hammered
Sound Character
Warm, Dark, Washed, Responsive
Weight
Thin
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Traditional series focuses on a more vintage, raw sound, whereas the Signature line offers more refined and modern characteristics.
Absolutely, it’s great for recording; a small-diaphragm condenser mic placed slightly above the cymbal’s center will capture its warmth well.
While versatile, its darker tone might get lost in a high-energy rock mix; consider pairing it with a brighter crash for contrast.
