Istanbul Mehmet 17" Medium Crash Traditional

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Istanbul Mehmet 17" Medium Crash Traditional

Istanbul Mehmet

17" Medium Crash Traditional

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 311581
Model: 17" Medium Crash Traditional
Price: $261.80

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This Istanbul Mehmet 17 in Medium Crash is a seriously versatile cymbal, especially great for players seeking a vintage vibe without sacrificing modern responsiveness. It’s got a lovely warmth and complexity that sits beautifully in a mix, making it ideal for jazz, blues, and even lighter rock applications. The hand-lathing really shines through, giving it a unique feel and sound.

Product Description

  • Istanbul Mehmet 17" Medium Crash Traditional
  • 17" Medium Crash Cymbal
  • Traditional series
  • Crash with quick response
  • Deep base tone
  • Traditional series is suitable for just about any type of music
  • The classic concept of these fully lathed cymbals has proven its value through the years. From the earliest jazz drummers and bebop pioneers
  • to heavy metal and the latest stylistic evolutions.
PROS
  • • Hand-lathing creates a uniquely responsive, musical wash.
  • • B20 bronze alloy delivers a warm, complex overtone profile.
  • • Medium weight provides a balance of projection and control.
  • • Traditional series design offers a vintage-inspired character.
CONS
  • • The medium weight might lack substantial projection for louder genres.
  • • Lathing can be slightly inconsistent across different cymbals.
  • • The traditional finish may require more careful maintenance to prevent tarnishing.

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Key Features

Size 17 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Traditional (Latted)
Sound Character Warm, complex, responsive, vintage-inspired
Weight Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

The latted finish is more porous than a brilliant finish, so it will tarnish faster and require occasional cleaning to maintain its appearance, but it contributes to the cymbal’s sonic character.
While it's versatile, its medium weight and warm tone might get lost in extremely loud, high-energy settings; a heavier crash would be a better choice there.
It distinguishes itself with a more nuanced, vintage-inspired tone and quicker response than many modern, brighter-sounding 17 in medium crashes.

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