Istanbul Mehmet 16" Thin Crash Traditional
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Istanbul Mehmet
16" Thin Crash Traditional
Product Info
Article Number:
311615
Brand:
Istanbul Mehmet
Model:
16" Thin Crash Traditional
Category:
16" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$258.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Istanbul Mehmet 16 in Thin Traditional Crash is a fantastic choice for players seeking a vintage-inspired crash with a fast attack and a controlled decay. It’s ideal for jazz, fusion, and softer rock styles where a bright, cutting crash isn't desired, and it's a great complement to a darker-sounding main crash.
Product Description
- Istanbul Mehmet 16" Thin Crash Traditional
- 16 " Thin Crash Cymbal
- "Traditional" series
- Regular version
- Quick-reaction crash with a short decay time
- The "Traditional" series is suitable for almost any type of music
- The classical concept of this cymbal has been proven over the years
- from the earliest jazz drummers and bebop pioneers to heavy metal and the latest stylistic developments
PROS
- • Hand-hammered B20 bronze delivers a complex, shimmering wash.
- • Thin profile provides incredibly quick response and short decay.
- • Traditional series offers a vintage, 'dry' character appealing to many.
- • Versatile enough for jazz, rock, and lighter orchestral applications.
CONS
- • Thinness makes it less durable, prone to cracking with aggressive playing.
- • Sound can be perceived as slightly 'boxy' compared to more modern cymbals.
- • Regular finish lacks the visual appeal of some premium finishes.
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Key Features
Size
16 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Regular (unlathed)
Sound Character
Dry, shimmering, quick response
Weight
Thin
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Mehmet has a more vintage, less 'pingy' sound than a Zildjian A, offering a drier and more complex wash, while the A is brighter and more focused.
While versatile, its thinness and short sustain make it less ideal for aggressive, high-volume rock or metal; it’s better suited for quieter, more nuanced playing.
The Regular finish means it’s not heavily lathed, retaining more of the bronze’s natural texture, which contributes to a more complex, vintage-style sound and slightly reduces the brightness.
